# Hungary VAT calculator

> Add or remove Hungary VAT at the 27% standard rate and reduced rates 18%, 5%. Rates checked 21 October 2026 against the official source. Free.

Canonical page: https://superbooks.io/tools/vat-calculator/hungary/

## Hungary VAT rates

| Rate | Type | Typically applies to |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 27% | standard | Everything not listed for another rate |
| 18% | reduced | Certain foods (dairy, bakery), some event admissions |
| 5% | reduced | Food items, medicines, books, hotels, restaurants, new housing |

Rates as TEDB lists them for 2026-07-01, its latest snapshot on the day we checked. Some newspapers zero-rated.

Source: European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database (TEDB), https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/tedb/#/vat-search. Last checked 21 October 2026.

## Calculate with the API

GET https://app.superbooks.io/api/tools/vat-calculator?country=HU&amount=100&mode=add

## Questions

### What is the VAT rate in Hungary?

The standard VAT rate in Hungary is 27%. Hungary also applies 18% (certain foods (dairy, bakery), some event admissions); 5% (food items, medicines, books, hotels, restaurants, new housing). Checked 21 October 2026 against European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database (TEDB).

### How do I calculate VAT in Hungary?

To add it, multiply the net amount by 1.27: 100.00 HUF net becomes 127.00 HUF gross. To take it out, divide the gross amount by 1.27.

### What does a Hungary VAT number look like?

It starts with HU, for example HU99999999. You can check one with the free VAT number checker.