In Hungary, a VAT ID is composed of 'HU'
followed by 8 digits.
A typical Hungarian VAT ID could be 'HU99999999'.
Check any EU VAT number — free, no signup
Data straight from the official EU VIES system · all 27 member states + Northern Ireland
The tax administration in Hungary is managed by the National Tax and Customs Administration.
Hungary, located in Central Europe, is known for its cultural heritage, architectural landmarks, and thermal waters.
Being an EU member, Hungary's VAT system complies with the EU's common system of VAT.
In Hungary, a VAT ID is composed of 'HU' followed by 8 digits. A typical Hungarian VAT ID could be 'HU99999999'.
The tax administration in Hungary is managed by the National Tax and Customs Administration. Hungary, located in Central Europe, is known for its cultural heritage, architectural landmarks, and thermal waters. Being an EU member, Hungary's VAT system complies with the EU's common system of VAT.
Validate any Hungary VAT ID in real time against the official EU VIES database — free, no signup. You'll see whether it's valid, plus the registered company name and address where available.
Check any EU VAT number — free, no signup
Data straight from the official EU VIES system · all 27 member states + Northern Ireland
Doing business in Hungary? Before you zero-rate a B2B sale or reclaim input VAT, it pays to confirm your counterparty's VAT number is genuine and currently registered. VatProtect checks any Hungary VAT ID in real time against the EU's official VIES database and returns the registered company name and address where available.
| VAT rate type | VAT rate | Specific categories of goods or services |
|---|---|---|
| Standard VAT rate in Hungary | 27% | Other goods and services |
| Reduced VAT rate in Hungary | 5% | Food Books Pharmaceuticals |
| Exempt VAT rate in Hungary | 0% | Healthcare services Educational services Financial services |
A valid Hungary VAT number lets you apply the reverse charge with confidence and keeps your invoices audit-ready. An invalid or deregistered number can lead to disallowed input-VAT deductions and penalties — so it's worth checking before you invoice rather than after.
Enter a Hungary VAT number in the checker above to validate it instantly — free, with no signup.
VAT rates are indicative and can change. Confirm current Hungary rates with the EU's official VAT rules & rates. Last reviewed: May 2026.
Enter the VAT number in the checker above. VatProtect validates it in real time against the EU's official VIES (VAT Information Exchange System) database and returns the registered company name and address where available.
Hungary VAT numbers are prefixed with the country code HU, followed by the national registration digits. VatProtect automatically checks both the format and whether the number is currently registered for VAT.
Yes — you can validate a Hungary VAT number on this page for free. For high-volume needs you can run bulk checks, set up ongoing monitoring, or integrate our REST API on a paid plan.
For B2B sales within the EU, a valid VAT number lets you apply the reverse charge and zero-rate the supply. If the number is invalid, the tax authority can disallow that treatment and hold you liable for the VAT plus penalties — so it pays to verify before you invoice.
In addition to its standard rate, Hungary applies reduced VAT rates to certain goods and services. The current Hungary rates are listed in the VAT rate table on this page.
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