A VAT Refund Guide to
Hungary
How to get VAT Refunds from Hungary for your business
Businesses registered in countries outside of Hungary can claim VAT refunds on any costs incurred in Hungary.
The below information details the requirements needed to be eligible for a VAT refund. This includes claimable expense types, Hungary VAT rates, deadlines and claiming periods.
Where is your company based?
EU
based businesses
VAT-registered businesses in an EU member state are eligible to recover VAT on business costs from Hungary under the EU VAT Refund Directive.
NON-EU
based businesses
VAT-registered businesses outside of the European Union are eligible to recover VAT on business costs from Hungary under the 13th Directive.
Which countries have reciprocity with Hungary?
All EU countries, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland
For a more detailed explanation on what reciprocity means within the scope of VAT, click here:
What expenses are claimable in Hungary?
ENTERTAINMENT & HOSPITALITY
Entertainment
0%
Hotels & Accommodation
5%
Restaurants
0%
EVENTS
Conferences, Trade Shows & Exhibitions
27%
Training Courses & Seminars
27%
GENERAL EXPENSES
Goods
27%
Inter-company charges
27%
Office Expenses
27%
Marketing Costs
27%
Professional Fees & AP invoices
27%
TRAVEL RELATED
Car Rental
27%
Fuel
0%
Public Transport
27%
Taxis
0%
Additional Information
How far back can your business claim VAT from Hungary?
January to December of the previous year
What’s the foreign VAT deadline in Hungary?
30 September of the year following the claim year date
How long does it take to receive a VAT refund from Hungary?
Depending on the complexity of your application and the capacity at the VAT authority, it can take up to 10 months to receive a VAT refund from Hungary
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