What is the Hungary VAT number regex pattern?

The regex pattern to validate Hungary ÁFA numbers is: ^HU\d{8}$. Test against the uppercase number. Always follow with a VIES check to confirm the number is currently active.

Hungary VAT Numbers

Q: What is the Hungary VAT number format?

Hungary VAT numbers follow the format: HU + 8 digits. Example: HU12345678. VAT numbers are not case-sensitive — lowercase input is automatically normalised.

Q: What is the standard VAT rate in Hungary?

The standard ÁFA rate in Hungary is 27%. Reduced rates: 5%, 18%.

Q: How do I validate a Hungary VAT number programmatically?

Send a GET request to https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/vat/{vatId} with your Authorization: Bearer header. The API checks the number against the official EU VIES database and returns a JSON response with a valid field (boolean), company name, address, and current ÁFA rates. Free plan available — 100 requests/month, no credit card required.

Q: What does ÁFA stand for in Hungary?

ÁFA stands for Általános forgalmi adó — the Hungary name for Value Added Tax (VAT).

Format, rates & examples

Everything you need to know about Általános forgalmi adó (ÁFA) numbers in Hungary — format rules, current rates, and real company examples you can verify against VIES.

EU Member StateÁFA — Általános forgalmi adóHUF

VAT Number Format

Structure

HU + 8 digits

Example format

HU12345678

Regex

^HU\d{8}$

VAT numbers are not case-sensitive — lowercase input is automatically normalised.

Current VAT Rates

Standard

27%

Reduced

18%

Rates from EU Commission TEDB · Updated 2026-05-12

What we return for Hungary

VIES validation (valid / not valid)
Company name & address
National registry ID
Founded date
Legal form
Industry
Works if VIES is down

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Famous Hungary VAT Numbers

Magyar Telekom Nyrt

HU10773381

Hungary's largest telecom (Deutsche Telekom)

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Richter Gedeon Nyrt

HU10484878

Hungarian pharmaceutical company

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NISZ Zrt

HU10585560

National Infocommunications Service Provider (state-owned IT)

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OTP Bank Nyrt

HU17780010

Hungary's largest bank (OTP Group VAT group)

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MOL Magyar Olaj- és Gázipari Nyrt

HU17781774

Hungarian multinational oil & gas company (MOL Group VAT group)

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Wizz Air Hungary Zrt

HU26648525

Hungarian low-cost airline, largest LCC in Central & Eastern Europe

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Check a Hungary VAT Number

Enter a ÁFA number starting with HU to verify it against the official VIES database.

Format: HU + 8 digits

Example:

Hungary HU VAT — rates & validation via API

Get Hungary VAT rates via API — free, no key

No API key required

Request

curl "https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/rates/HU"

Response200 OK

{
  "countryCode": "HU",
  "countryName": "Hungary",
  "vatName": "Általános forgalmi adó",
  "vatAbbr": "ÁFA",
  "standardRate": 27,
  "reducedRates": [
    18,
    5
  ],
  "superReducedRate": null,
  "parkingRate": null,
  "vatNumberFormat": "HU + 8 digits",
  "vatNumberPattern": "^HU\\d{8}$",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-12"
}

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Get Hungary VAT rates via package — offline, no HTTP

eu-vat-rates-data

Request

# npm install eu-vat-rates-data
import { getRate } from 'eu-vat-rates-data'

const rate = getRate('HU')
console.log(rate.standard) // HU standard VAT rate

getRate() result200 OK

{
  "country": "Hungary",
  "currency": "HUF",
  "eu_member": true,
  "vat_name": "Általános forgalmi adó",
  "vat_abbr": "ÁFA",
  "standard": 27,
  "reduced": [
    5,
    18
  ],
  "super_reduced": null,
  "parking": null,
  "format": "HU + 8 digits",
  "pattern": "^HU\\d{8}$"
}

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Validate Hungary HU VAT numbers

Requires API key

Request

curl "https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/vat/HU10773381" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Response200 OK

{
  "valid": true,
  "vatId": "HU10773381",
  "countryCode": "HU",
  "companyName": "Magyar Telekom Nyrt",
  "companyAddress": null,
  "companyRegistrationDate": null,
  "companyForm": null,
  "industryDescription": null,
  "registryCode": null,
  "registryCodeName": null,
  "verifiedAt": "2026-04-25T12:00:00.000Z",
  "checkId": "019dc41e-d64d-7255-8ed7-cf5443103cd8",
  "countryName": "Hungary",
  "countryVat": {
    "vatName": "Általános forgalmi adó",
    "vatAbbr": "ÁFA",
    "currency": "HUF",
    "standardRate": 27,
    "reducedRates": [
      18,
      5
    ],
    "superReducedRate": null,
    "parkingRate": null,
    "vatNumberFormat": "HU + 8 digits",
    "vatNumberPattern": "^HU\\d{8}$",
    "countryVatUpdatedAt": "2026-05-12"
  },
  "consultationNumber": null
}

View full API response schema →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VAT number format in Hungary?▾

VAT numbers in Hungary follow the format: HU + 8 digits. Example: HU12345678. VAT numbers are not case-sensitive — lowercase input is automatically normalised.

What is the VAT number regex pattern in Hungary?▾

Use this regular expression to validate VAT numbers in Hungary ÁFA number format locally:

^HU\d{8}$

Test against the uppercase number. Format validation catches typos locally — always follow with a VIES check to confirm the number is active.

What is the standard ÁFA rate in Hungary?▾

The standard ÁFA rate in Hungary is 27%. Reduced rates: 5%, 18%. Rates are sourced from the EU Commission TEDB and updated daily.

How do I validate a VAT number in Hungary programmatically?▾

Send a GET request to https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/vat/{vatId} with your Authorization: Bearer header. The API checks the number against the official EU VIES database and returns a JSON response with a valid field, company name, address, and current ÁFA rates. Free plan available — 100 requests/month, no credit card required.

What does ÁFA stand for in Hungary?▾

ÁFA stands for Általános forgalmi adó — the Hungary name for Value Added Tax (VAT). It appears on Hungary invoices and tax documents.

Validate Hungary VAT numbers in your app

Use the vatnode API to automate ÁFA validation in your invoicing or checkout flow. Free plan available, no credit card required.

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