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Write invoices in Hungarian

Hungarian invoices are expected by clients in Hungary. Using local terms keeps bookkeeping compliant and familiar.

#Who typically accepts Hungarian invoices?

  • Companies based in Hungary
  • Shared service centers handling Hungarian accounting
  • Local agencies and suppliers

#Common invoice terminology in Hungarian

  • Invoice → Számla
  • Invoice number → Számlaszám
  • Invoice date → Kibocsátás dátuma
  • Due date → Fizetési határidő
  • Net amount → Nettó összeg
  • VAT → ÁFA
  • Gross amount → Bruttó összeg
  • Total due → Fizetendő összeg

#Formatting conventions in Hungarian invoices

  • Date format: YYYY.MM.DD
  • Decimal separator: comma
  • Thousands separator: space or dot
  • Currency: Ft or € after the amount (e.g., 1 200,00 Ft)
  • Paper size: A4

#Structure of a typical Hungarian invoice

  • "Számla" heading with a unique number
  • Issue date and payment deadline
  • Line items with unit prices and ÁFA
  • Totals as net, ÁFA, and gross

#Example invoice wording in Hungarian

  • Számlaszám: 2025-014
  • Kibocsátás dátuma: 2025.03.12.
  • Fizetési határidő: 2025.03.26.
  • Fizetendő összeg: 1 200,00 Ft bruttó

#Writing Hungarian invoices with Cakedesk

Cakedesk helps you:

  • Use Hungarian invoice templates
  • Apply local date and number formatting
  • Show ÁFA clearly for each line
  • Deliver PDFs Hungarian teams can process quickly

Create invoices that meet Hungarian expectations without manual adjustments.