Rules for Private and Business Donations in Hungary

Due to questions received by the National Association of Hungarian Accountants, the following was reported on the taxation of donations to refugees, according to MTI: VAT cannot be reclaimed on a product purchased by a company for the purpose of donation, the organisation receiving the donation must provide proof of the purpose, so the gross amount can be accounted for as a flat-rate cost. If a company uses its existing inventory to donate, you do not have to refund VAT.

Private donations to refugees are tax and duty free.

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