VAT

Non-EU shipping regulations: VAT and customs duty

Although most of our clients operate in Hungary to be able to trade within the European Union, shipments from outside the EU are important to many of them. If you are shipping from a non-EU country, where and when to pay VAT and customs duty becomes a crucial factor in calculating costs. Planning to purchase …

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IOSS: the VAT system for e-commerce into the EU

Starting from 1 July 2021, VAT will apply to all non-EU purchases. The regulation change will have a significant effect on distance sales into the European Union. In order to facilitate the collection, declaration, and payment of VAT under the new regulations, the IOSS scheme was created for sellers as an extension to the already …

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VAT exemption of non-EU purchases ends in July

If you buy goods from outside the European Union often, you probably know that value added tax and customs duty do not apply to such purchases under a certain value. But have you heard that the regulation is about to change? The new rules eliminating VAT exemption for non-EU purchases will take effect on 1 …

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How and when to register a Hungarian VAT number

To do business in Hungary, you will most likely need a Hungarian VAT number. This number is used for invoicing and taxation purposes: to put it simply, it is what identifies you as a company (or a freelancer) at the Tax Authority. It is not to be confused with the tax ID, which is what …

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Tax refund at the customs check

Imagine that you are at Budapest Airport, waiting at the customs check and about to leave Hungary. As a non-EU resident, you are entitled to value added tax refund after your purchases made in the European Union. However, the conditions are quite complex. The regulation (see the European Commission’s website for more information) focuses on …

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2020 changes to taxation relevant for your Hungarian SME

Are you operating a company in Hungary? Then get ready for 2020, and learn about the changes to regulations that might be relevant to your operation, including VAT, KIVA, and the minimum wage.

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VAT rates in Hungary

In Hungary, the rate of VAT is usually 27%. There are some special product types where VAT rates are lower. Before you start trading in Hungary, make sure you know how much VAT you must pay to the tax authority in order to properly adjust your margins.

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VAT deduction in Hungary

When you are buying goods or services in Hungary, their price will most probably contain VAT. However, this VAT may be deducted from the VAT your own company is paying to the Tax Authority.

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Company formation in Central Europe – Comparing Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic

When you are starting business in Europe, it might not be obvious where you want to set up your company. This short comparison of company formation in Poland, Hungary, Serbia and Albania might be able to set you on the right track.

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How does VAT in Hungary change in 2018?

VAT regulations in Hungary are amended each year to adapt to the changing economical environment. Learn about the 2018 VAT reduction and other new regulations regarding invoices with a high VAT content.

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