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Hungary VAT & Freelancer Tax Guide

Reviewed Jun 2026

Standard VAT
27%
Reduced rates
18% / 5%
Self-employed income tax (mid)
~15%

How to use this in VatVantage

Open Settings and select Hungary from the country preset. VatVantage will set VAT to 27% and the income tax estimate to ~15%. Adjust the sliders if your bracket differs.

Notes for freelancers

  • Currency: Ft
  • Region: EU
  • EU VAT rules: charge customer-country VAT for cross-border B2C digital services (OSS scheme).
  • These rates are an estimate for planning only. Confirm with nav.gov.hu or a local accountant before filing.

Try the interactive Hungary demo

Open the dashboard pre-loaded with sample invoices and expenses using Hungary's VAT (27%) and income tax estimate (~15%). No account needed.

Open Hungary demo →