Hungary will require businesses without cash or e-cash registers to report receipt data to tax authorities from 1 September 2026, as part of a broader digital transition that will see traditional cash registers phased out by 1 July 2028.
Hungary’s National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) has announced that Hungarian businesses not using cash registers or e-cash registers must report receipt data to NAV, starting 1 September 2026.
Companies already issuing receipts through cash registers or e-cash registers remain unaffected. The new rule targets businesses issuing paper receipts manually or using systems without NAV connectivity.
The eCash register framework became effective on 1 April 2025 under Decree No. 8/2025 (III. 31), establishing the foundation for digital receipt management.
Decree No. 8/2025 (III. 31) establishes a regulatory framework for transitioning to digital cash registers and electronic receipts. It sets technical standards for hardware and cloud-based systems, requiring real-time transmission of transaction data to the National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV). The rules also cover licensing and auditing obligations for distributors, cybersecurity and financial requirements, operational procedures for businesses, and the creation of a centralised digital receipt storage system accessible to consumers via mobile applications.
From 1 July 2028, traditional online cash registers will be completely discontinued, with e-cash registers becoming the mandatory standard.
