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Hungary VAT calculator
The standard VAT rate in Hungary is 27%, with reduced rates of 18% and 5%. Rates checked on 21 October 2026 against European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database (TEDB).
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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: https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/tedb/#/vat-search. Last checked 21 October 2026. Rates cover the categories most businesses invoice; the source lists every item.
Hungary VAT numbers look like HU99999999. Check a VAT number
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- 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.