Why do you need an EPR registration in Hungary?
Electrical Equipment (WEEE), Batteries and Packaging in Hungary: €1,900 net per calendar year and company.
Anyone placing electrical equipment, batteries or packaging on the Hungarian market must register before the first sale.
Pricing is per company: the price stays the same whether you register one, two or all three waste streams.
The appointment of an authorised representative is included in this package.
What is included in this service?
- Appointment of an authorised representative established in Hungary
- Registration for electrical equipment, batteries and packaging in Hungary – one, two or all three waste streams, as needed
- Quantity reporting quarterly
- Ongoing communication with the authority and the recycling system
The contracting party and invoicing entity is ECOPV-EU GmbH, based in Eschborn.
What does it cost and which terms apply?
| Price | €1,900 net per calendar year and company, regardless of the number of waste streams, plus VAT |
|---|---|
| Included | authorised representative, registration for electrical equipment, batteries and packaging, quantity reporting (quarterly) |
| Not included | recycling contributions, authority fees, statutory VAT |
| Time to registration | 10–18 weeks |
| Reporting frequency | quarterly |
| Additional brand or category | quoted separately |
| Deregistration | quoted separately |
At 10–18 weeks Hungary has the longest processing time in the entire shop.
If you want to ship around the turn of the year, start now.
We take care of the ongoing reporting deadlines for you.
Who is this package for?
- Sellers without a branch in Hungary shipping electrical equipment, batteries or packaged goods to customers in Hungary
- Sales via their own shop, Amazon, eBay or other marketplaces
- Manufacturers and importers dispatching their goods from a warehouse in Hungary
- Companies already registered in Germany that want to add Hungary
- The German registration does not apply in Hungary
Frequently asked questions
Is an authorised representative included in the price?
Yes. The appointment of an authorised representative established in Hungary is included in the package price.
Is my German WEEE registration enough in Hungary?
No. Each member state maintains its own register. Registration in Germany has no effect in Hungary.
How long does registration take?
Time to registration: 10–18 weeks, counted from the point at which all documents are available.
Start well before your planned sales launch.
How often do you have to report?
Quarterly, for all three waste streams. We handle the deadlines and the communication with the authority and the recycling scheme.
What does it cost if I need to register electrical equipment, batteries and packaging?
Also €1,900. Pricing is per company, not per waste stream.
What additional costs may arise?
Not included in the package price: recycling contributions, authority fees, statutory VAT.
Everything else is covered by the package price.