Foreign VAT Refunds Guide from Hungary
The following information details the requirements needed to be eligible for a VAT refund in Hungary. These include claimable expense types, the Hungary VAT rates and deadlines, as well as claiming periods.
What Expenses are Claimable for VAT Refund in Hungary?
Hotel & Accommodation
0
%
Restaurants
0
%
Conf, Trade Shows & Expo
10
%
Public Transport
10
%
Fuel
0
%
Marketing Costs
10
%
Professional Fees
10
%
Car Rental
10
%
Training, Courses & Seminar
10
%
What are the Hungary VAT Rates?
The VAT (Value Added Tax) rates in Hungary are categorized as follows:
The standard rate applied to most goods and services.
Hungary has two reduced VAT rates: 18% for specific products and services like milk, bread, and accommodation services, and 5% for certain goods and services such as books, medicines, and some live cultural events.
How to Get VAT Refunds from Hungary for Your Business?
VAT Refunds Guide for Non-EU Companies
- Check Eligibility: Businesses must be established and VAT registered within the EU but not in Hungary.
- Gather Documentation: Collect relevant invoices and documentation related to VAT.
- Submit Application for Refund: File your electronic refund application through the online portal of your home country's tax authority. They will forward your application to the Hungarian authorities.
- Await Processing: Wait for the Hungarian Tax Administration to process the VAT refund.
VAT Refunds Guide for Non-EU Companies
- Check Eligibility: Non-EU businesses wanting to claim VAT refunds from Hungary need to be based outside the EU and not liable for VAT registration in Hungary. Additionally, the company's home country must offer reciprocal rights to Hungarian businesses.
- Gather Documentation: Assemble all necessary original invoices and documents supporting your VAT claim.
- Submit Application for Refund: Complete the Application Form for VAT Refunds and send it to the Hungarian Tax Administration by post along with the necessary documentation.
- Await Processing: Wait for the Hungarian Tax Administration to process your VAT refund.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hungary VAT Recovery
September 30 for all countries.
All EU countries and Serbia, Turkey, the United Kingdom
January-December of the previous year.
It can take up to 10 months depending on complexity of the VAT claim.
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