Hungary now allows taxpayers in specific sectors—such as certain retail trades, catering, accommodation, and pharmacies—to opt for electronic cash registers (e-cash registers) instead of traditional fiscal devices. E-receipts and e-invoices from these systems will only be valid for tax purposes if they comply with strict identification, content, and data transfer rules under Decree 8/2025, with new retention provisions allowing secure AEE storage until 2033 in lieu of separate receipt archiving. Read more

Hungary’s Ministry for National Economy has proposed a draft amendment to Decree No. 8/2025, introducing stricter cybersecurity requirements for both cloud-based and hardware-based electronic cash registers (e-cash registers) in line with the Cybersecurity Act effective from January 2025. Cloud-based systems must undergo cybersecurity audits by registered auditors, while hardware-based devices require certification from the tax control unit manufacturer, ensuring compliance with national cybersecurity standards. Read more

Hungary’s Tax Authority (NAV) has launched the eNyugta mobile app to provide consumers with secure, paperless access to their purchase receipts and tools for tracking personal spending. Available in Hungarian and English for Android and iOS, the app features digital receipt storage, spending analysis, and accessibility options, with mandatory updates to ensure ongoing security and performance. Hun... Read more

As of July 8, 2025, businesses in certain sectors in Hungary can now optionally use electronic cash registers (e-cash registers) instead of traditional ones. This applies to specific activities listed under TEÁOR’25, such as certain retail sales, excluding market vendors, catering, accommodation, and pharmacies. Conditions for E-Receipts and E-Invoices: -       E-rec... Read more

Hungary has introduced regulatory updates affecting cash registers, invoices, ATMs, and accounting service providers under Decree 21/2025, published in the 2025 Official Gazette. Key changes include aligning activity classifications with the TEÁOR ’25 system, expanding the receipt issuance obligation to hardware-based e-cash registers, and updating rules on service fees for accounting professional... Read more

The Hungarian Tax Authority (NAV) has released the first User Manual for its NAV e-Cash Register App, a mobile solution designed to simplify receipt issuance and tax compliance for micro and small businesses. The manual provides detailed instructions on setup, user management, printer connection, and transaction handling, emphasizing ease of use, security, and compliance with NAV standards. The Hu... Read more

Hungary has launched the NAV-developed e-cash register (ePG) and eReceipt applications as part of its shift toward fully digital retail reporting, with current use being voluntary but encouraged. From September 1, 2026, businesses not using traditional cash registers must report receipts digitally, making early adoption of the new system beneficial. Read more