Hungary VAT Calculator
Add or remove VAT in seconds. The standard rate in Hungary is 27%, and you can switch to 18%, 5% with one click.
Price including VAT
HUF 127
- Net amount
- HUF 100
- VAT at 27%
- HUF 27
- Gross amount
- HUF 127
Hungary VAT rates
| Rate | What it applies to |
|---|---|
| 27% | Standard rate: most goods and services |
| 18% | Reduced. Some milk and dairy products, bakery and flour products, music and dance event tickets |
| 5% | Reduced. New homes, some medicines, books and newspapers, district heating, hotels, restaurant meals, internet access, many meats, eggs and fresh milk, beef (from 2026) |
Zero rate: daily newspapers. Exempt: medical, financial, insurance and education services, most property; exports exempt with credit.
How to calculate VAT in Hungary
- To add VAT: price before tax × 1.27 = price including tax. For example, 100.00 × 1.27 = 127.00.
- To remove VAT: price including tax ÷ 1.27 = price before tax. For example, 127.00 ÷ 1.27 = 100.00.
- The tax inside a price that includes it: price including tax × 27 ÷ 127. For 127.00 that is 27.00.
Registering for VAT and invoicing
- When to register
- No compulsory threshold; an optional small business exemption (alanyi adómentesség) applies up to HUF 20 million a year in 2026 (HUF 22 million from 2027).
- Local name
- Általános forgalmi adó (ÁFA)
Recent changes and things to know
Hungary has the highest standard rate in the EU. Beef moved to 5% on 1 January 2026.
Hungary VAT: frequently asked questions
What is the VAT rate in Hungary?
The standard VAT rate in Hungary is 27%. Other rates: 18% (some milk and dairy products, bakery and flour products, music and dance event tickets); 5% (new homes, some medicines, books and newspapers, district heating, hotels, restaurant meals, internet access, many meats, eggs and fresh milk, beef (from 2026)).
How do I add VAT to a price?
Multiply the price before tax by 1.27. For example, 100 plus 27% VAT is 127.00.
How do I remove VAT from a price?
Divide the price including VAT by 1.27. For example, 127.00 including 27% VAT is 100.00 before tax. Do not just take 27% off the total, because that gives the wrong answer.
When do I have to register for VAT in Hungary?
No compulsory threshold; an optional small business exemption (alanyi adómentesség) applies up to HUF 20 million a year in 2026 (HUF 22 million from 2027).
Is this VAT calculator free?
Yes. It is free, needs no sign-up and runs in your browser, so nothing you type is sent to BunnyDoc.
Sources
Rates checked in October 2026. Tax rates and rules change, and what you charge depends on what you sell and to whom, so check the official sources above or ask an accountant. This page is general information, not tax advice.
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