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Tax increases and regulatory changes in the automotive market from 2026
The recessionary economic environment experienced in recent years continues to pose challenges for the financing market and the automotive industry, affecting price developments. As a result, the prices of new vehicles, maintenance and repair costs, as well as labor costs, service rates, and fuel prices have gradually increased. Another change is that from 2025, taxes and duties that were previously fixed will be adjusted annually. In this article, we summarize the key details.
Legislative increase of Company Car Tax
Pursuant to Act LV of 2024, the amount of company car tax increases every year by the inflation rate determined by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (HCSO). Accordingly, depending on engine power and environmental classification, the following tax amounts will apply in 2026:
| Performance(kW) | „0–4” Environmental Classification | „6–10” Environmental Classification | „5”; „14–15” Environmental Classification |
| 0-50 | 38.500 Ft | 20.000 Ft | 17.500 Ft |
| 51-90 | 51.000 Ft | 25.000 Ft | 20.000 Ft |
| 91-120 | 76.000 Ft | 51.000 Ft | 25.000 Ft |
| 120+ | 101.000 Ft | 76.000 Ft | 51.000 Ft |
Legislative increase of Registration Tax
As part of the legislative package adopted last year, the Registration Tax payable upon vehicle acquisition will also be increased by the rate of inflation. This provision applies to vehicles registered after March 1, 2025.
| Performance (kW) | Registration tax 2025 | Registration tax 2026 |
| 0-80 | 45 000 Ft | 47 000 Ft |
| 81-100 | 67 500 Ft | 70 500 Ft |
| 101-120 | 90 000 Ft | 94 000 Ft |
| 121-140 | 135 000 Ft | 141 000 Ft |
| 141-180 | 180 000 Ft | 188 000 Ft |
| 181-250 | 270 000 Ft | 282 000 Ft |
| 250- | 405 000 Ft | 423 000 Ft |
Property Transfer Tax
Indexation also affects the Property Transfer Tax for vehicles. With the exception of the lowest power category, this means an increase of +50 HUF per kW.
| Vehicle drive motor power (kW) | Vehicle age from year of manufacture (0–3 years old) |
| 0–40 | 550 Ft/kW |
| 41–80 | 750 Ft/kW |
| 81–120 | 850 Ft/kW |
| 120+ | 950 Ft/kW |
Restrictions on benefits for plug-in hybrid vehicles
Under the legislative amendment introduced last year, plug-in hybrid vehicles registered after September 1, 2024 are no longer eligible for green license plates. Vehicles currently holding green license plates must have them replaced at the next technical inspection, but no later than November 30, 2026.
As a result of this regulation, vehicles registered before the end of 2024 may still benefit from company car tax exemption until the end of 2026.
