- Hungary is modernizing its invoicing and tax reporting system to enhance VAT control and align with EU digital standards.
- B2B and B2C e-invoicing are not mandated, but there is a partial mandate for B2G transactions.
- Since 1 November 2019, public authorities must accept and process structured e-invoices for public procurement contracts above EU thresholds.
- The National Tax and Customs Administration operates the NAV Online Invoicing System, central to Hungary’s VAT real-time invoice reporting regime.
- Since 2018, all VAT-registered taxpayers must electronically report invoice data to NAV.
- In 2021, the reporting obligation expanded to all B2B, B2C, intra-community, and export transactions.
- Invoices must be submitted electronically in XML format and can serve as valid e-invoices if they meet formatting requirements.
- B2B e-invoicing mandate starts on 1 July 2025 for the electricity and natural gas sectors.
- Hungary’s e-invoicing framework includes a B2G receiving mandate, a real-time VAT reporting system, and a sector-specific B2B requirement starting in 2025.
Source: fiscal-requirements.com
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