Hungary VAT Numbers

Format, rates & examples

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

EU Member StateÁFAÁltalános forgalmi adóHUF

VAT Number Format

Structure

HU + 8 digits

Example format

HU12345678

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

Current VAT Rates

Standard

27%

Reduced

5%

Reduced

18%

Rates from EU Commission TEDB · Updated 2026-03-27

Check a Hungary VAT Number

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

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