Invoice format in Hungary: Számla rules
A Hungary számla must show 11 things, starting with date of issue, sequential invoice number and supplier name, address and adószám. ÁFA is charged at 27% or a reduced 18% or 5%. The template below is pre-filled in HUF with hu-HU formatting.
Pre-filled for Hungary: Számla, HUF, ÁFA 27%. Illustrative amounts, not market prices.
From
Fox Hollow Consulting
12 Market Square
Hungary
billing@example.com
Adószám: 12345678-2-42
Számla
Bill to
Kestrel Partners
40 Station Road
Hungary
accounts@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project set-up fee | 1 each | 125 000 Ft | 125 000 Ft |
| Training workshop (half day) | 1 each | 250 000 Ft | 250 000 Ft |
| Software licence, annual | 2 seat | 75 000 Ft | 150 000 Ft |
| Monthly support retainer | 1 month | 200 000 Ft | 200 000 Ft |
- Subtotal
- 725 000 Ft
- ÁFA (27%)
- 195 750 Ft
- Balance due
- 920 750 Ft
Notes
Illustrative amounts, not market prices.
Payment details
Bank transfer. Please quote the invoice number.
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Hungary invoice facts
| Tax on invoices | Value Added Tax (Általános forgalmi adó) |
|---|---|
| Label printed | ÁFA |
| Standard rate | 27% |
| Reduced rates | 18% and 5% |
| Seller tax ID | Adószám, format 12345678-2-42 |
| Document name | Számla |
| Currency and locale | HUF, hu-HU |
| Keep invoices for | 8 years |
| Facts checked | October 2026 |
What a Hungary számla must show
11 fields, from the sources listed below.
- Date of issue
- Sequential invoice number
- Supplier name, address and adószám
- Customer name and address
- Customer adószám for domestic business customers
- Customer community VAT number for intra-EU supplies (Adószám, e.g. 12345678-2-42)
- Date of performance, if different from the issue date
- Name and quantity of goods, or nature of services
- Unit price excluding ÁFA
- ÁFA rate applied (27%, 18% or 5%)
- ÁFA amount, in HUF
Sample számla in HUF
The tool above uses these lines. Illustrative amounts in HUF, not market prices.
| Item | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project set-up fee | 1 each | 125 000 Ft | 125 000 Ft |
| Training workshop (half day) | 1 each | 250 000 Ft | 250 000 Ft |
| Software licence, annual | 2 seat | 75 000 Ft | 150 000 Ft |
| Monthly support retainer | 1 month | 200 000 Ft | 200 000 Ft |
| Net total | 725 000 Ft | ||
| ÁFA 27% | 195 750 Ft | ||
| Total due | 920 750 Ft |
Worked ÁFA example in HUF
A net amount of 500 000 Ft at each ÁFA rate of Hungary: the tax is the net amount times the rate, rounded to the currency's smallest unit.
| Rate | Net | ÁFA | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard 27% | 500 000 Ft | 135 000 Ft | 635 000 Ft |
| Reduced 18% | 500 000 Ft | 90 000 Ft | 590 000 Ft |
| Reduced 5% | 500 000 Ft | 25 000 Ft | 525 000 Ft |
Number, date and currency format (hu-HU)
How hu-HU writes amounts and dates, computed with the browser's Intl API; the invoice tool uses the same formatting.
| Value | Written in hu-HU |
|---|---|
| Amount 1234567.89 | 1 234 568 Ft |
| Same amount with the ISO code | 1 234 568 HUF |
| Credit of 250 | -250 Ft |
| Plain number 1234567.89 | 1 234 567,89 |
| Date 31 December 2026 (long) | 2026. december 31. |
| Same date (short) | 2026. 12. 31. |
| ÁFA rate 27% | 27% |
Hungary invoicing rules
- All invoices issued to domestic customers, including private persons, are reported in real time to the tax authority (NAV) through the Online Számla system.
- Hungary has the highest standard VAT rate in the EU at 27%, with reduced rates of 18% and 5% for listed goods and services.
- When prices are in euro or another currency, the ÁFA amount must still be shown in forint.
- The domestic adószám has the form 12345678-2-42, while the community VAT number used in intra-EU trade is HU followed by the first eight digits.
- Keep invoices for eight years under the Accounting Act.
E-invoicing, simplified invoices and record keeping
Real-time reporting of invoice data to NAV has applied to all domestic invoices since 2021; issuing the invoice itself as a PDF or on paper is still allowed in October 2026.
Keep issued and received invoices for at least 8 years in Hungary.
How to make a számla for Hungary
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Set currency and format
Choose HUF and the hu-HU format so amounts read like 1235 Ft.
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Title and number
Title the document "Számla" and number it in sequence, for example HU-2026-0099.
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Your tax ID
Enter your Adószám (format 12345678-2-42) in the seller details.
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Add ÁFA
Add ÁFA at 27%, or a reduced rate where the goods or services qualify.
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Check and download
Check the 11 required fields above, then download the PDF.
Sources
General information, not tax advice; checked October 2026. Rules change: confirm with the tax authority or an accountant before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
What must a Hungary számla include?
11 items: date of issue, sequential invoice number, supplier name, address and adószám, customer name and address, customer adószám for domestic business customers and customer community vat number for intra-eu supplies, plus 5 more listed above.
What ÁFA rate goes on an invoice in Hungary?
The standard rate is 27%; reduced rates of 18% and 5% apply to qualifying goods and services. On a net 500 000 Ft that is 135 000 Ft of ÁFA.
How long must invoices be kept in Hungary?
At least 8 years, according to the sources on this page (checked October 2026).
Is e-invoicing mandatory in Hungary?
Real-time reporting of invoice data to NAV has applied to all domestic invoices since 2021; issuing the invoice itself as a PDF or on paper is still allowed in October 2026.
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