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Hungary e-invoicing
EU · Centralized platform NAV Online Invoicing System
Hungary mandates real-time invoice data reporting to NAV rather than a structured e-invoice format — in force and comprehensive since 2021.
Live now
Applies to
B2B, B2C
January 1, 2021
Next phase deadline
Real-time reporting live
Does this apply to me?
Three questions. The fixed-establishment rule is where most foreign businesses get it wrong.
Is your business established in Hungary (registered office, branch or fixed establishment)?
Do you issue domestic B2B invoices in Hungary?
Hungary: likely outside the issuing mandate — watch e-reporting / cross-border
VAT registration or trading alone, without a fixed establishment, usually keeps you outside Hungary's issuing obligation — but you may still face e-reporting or need to receive structured e-invoices. Confirm your establishment status.
Not in scope for Hungary
With no establishment and no registration or trade in Hungary, the mandate doesn't apply to you today. Revisit this if you open a branch, warehouse or start supplying into Hungary.
In scope — issue structured e-invoices in Hungary
As an established business issuing domestic B2B invoices, you must send them as compliant structured e-invoices. The mandate is already in force (since 2021). Set up your platform/format and test before you rely on it.
In scope to receive in Hungary
Even if you don't issue domestic B2B invoices, an established business must be able to receive structured e-invoices. The mandate is already in force (since 2021). Confirm your receiving capability first.
Phases & who's affected when
A single date hides the rollout. Here's the full sequence.
1 July 2018
Real-time invoice reporting begins
RTIR reporting to NAV began for larger invoices.
Done
1 January 2021
All invoices
Real-time invoice data reporting to NAV was extended to effectively all invoices, including B2C and intra-EU.
Done
The technical facts
The standards, scope and dates that define the mandate – at a glance.
Transaction scope
B2B, B2C
Model
Centralized platform NAV Online Invoicing System
Formats
Structured XML, supporting the UBL 2.1, UN/CEFACT CII, and PEPPOL BIS 3.0
Region
EU
STATUS
Live now
Scope
Not a structured e-invoice mandate but a real-time invoice data reporting (RTIR) obligation to NAV for effectively all invoices since 2021.
Penalties & grace period
Fines up to HUF 500,000 per unreported invoice under the RTIR rules.
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