Excise duty is one of the most important revenue sources for the Hungarian state budget, as it taxes high-consumption goods categories. While as ordinary consumers we pay excise duty as part of the price of every purchase, in production and supply chains and high-volume trade, transactions take place through duty suspension, and goods are transported, warehoused, and handled between parties holding specialist customs and tax authority permits.
The complexity of this field lies in the fact that it requires specialist knowledge and a way of thinking adapted to excise regulations, which differs from conventional logistics and freight practices.
The handling, transport, storage, and inventory management of goods subject to excise rules are governed by strict regulations requiring continuous and up-to-date record-keeping, as well as the submission of notifications, declarations, and inventory reports required by tax and customs authorities.
Our colleagues specialising in excise matters at Vámkapu Zrt. possess high-level expertise and day-to-day practical experience, with established contacts at the relevant directorate level. They are ready to support business processes involving excise goods and to provide reliable, legally compliant excise administration. From discussing a business concept and planning and obtaining permits, through operating excise authorisations, maintaining records, submitting inventory reports, and managing tax and customs authority inspections and audits, we offer opportunities for our existing and prospective partners.
We also hold registered consignor authorisation for the customs clearance of excise goods and for ensuring duty-suspended transit in the case of release for free circulation. We support the regular volumes of several major clients in the export customs clearance of excise goods.