Invoice in HUF (Hungarian Forint)

The Hungarian forint (HUF) is the official currency of Hungary and is required for most local invoicing and tax reporting.

If you work with Hungarian clients, issuing invoices in HUF keeps totals clear, avoids conversion questions, and aligns with local accounting.

Cakedesk helps you create invoices and proposals in HUF with proper separators, symbols, and structure.

#A brief history of the Hungarian forint

The modern forint was introduced in 1946 to replace the pengő after a period of hyperinflation. HUF remains the everyday currency for business and consumer transactions across Hungary.

#Where HUF is typically used

HUF is the official currency in:

• Hungary

It is also used for:

• Domestic services and contracts across Hungarian regions
• Technology and manufacturing firms operating locally
• Agreements that must display VAT in HUF

#Who typically accepts invoices in HUF?

Invoices in HUF are commonly accepted by:

• Hungarian companies and public institutions
• International businesses with Hungarian subsidiaries
• Shared-service centers handling Hungarian accounting
• Clients paying from HUF accounts to avoid FX costs

#When should you invoice in HUF?

Invoice in HUF when:

• Your client is based in Hungary or pays in forint
• Local VAT rules require pricing in HUF
• Budgets and contracts specify amounts in forint
• You want to keep exchange-rate risk on your side rather than the client's

Billing in HUF keeps invoices compliant and easy for Hungarian accounting teams to process.