E-invoicing in Hungary
Hungary is an EU member with a centralized, high‑surveillance tax system run by NAV. It operates a real‑time invoice reporting (RTIR) system since 2018 that collects invoice data instantly from all VAT-registered taxpayers. Select energy-sector e‑invoicing mandates begin in July 2025.
- Overall mandate status
- Mandatory
- Tax authority
- National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) governs RTIR and enforcement
- Last updated
- 29 Jul 2025Taken from government sites
Requirements at a glance
Country overview
Hungary is an EU member with a centralized, high‑surveillance tax system run by NAV. It operates a real‑time invoice reporting (RTIR) system since 2018 that collects invoice data instantly from all VAT-registered taxpayers. Select energy-sector e‑invoicing mandates begin in July 2025.
Legal basis
- Legislation
- RTIR introduced via Act in 2018, expanded via VAT Act in 2021; specific decrees for energy-sector e‑invoicing effective 1 July 2025 for electricity/gas suppliers to non‑private customers
- Authority
- National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) governs RTIR and enforcement
Requirements by transaction type
Key dates and implementation phases
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Technical requirements
Latest updates for Hungary
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Hungary Launches Public Consultation on New E-Invoicing System
Hungary opens consultation on a new e-invoicing system aligned with the EU’s ViDA plan, introducing mandatory B2B/B2G e-invoicing, Peppol access, and prefilled VAT reporting.
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