Representation tax in Hungary is a tax imposed on catering-like expenses of companies. It is intended to deter enterprises from making personal purchases with company money and then deducting the expenses from their taxes, so it is a significant tax you should keep in mind when planning expenses. Why “representation” tax? When you welcome people …
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Real estate is traditionally considered a safe investment. Prices are constantly on the rise, at least to the keep up with inflation. Now, after more than 2 years of pandemic and half a year of war, prices are still increasing in Hungary, while new patterns of demand are emerging due to a recent change in …
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To counter the effects of inflation, new government securities are introduced in Hungary, while existing ones are also updated to provide safe options for savings and investment in Hungary. Announcement by the Government Debt Management Agency Starting from 19 September, interest rates will be increased as follows: One Year Hungarian Government Securities (EMÁP): from 4.75% …
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If you were a KATA subject, you probably had to make some tough decisions over the last month or so. As 1 September, the great watershed is here, let’s have an overview of things to take care of when switching to KATA 2.0 or choosing another tax regime. Which way next? KATA was available to …
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Early July, the U.S. canceled the double taxation treaty between Hungary and the U.S. Unless a new treaty is signed over the next year or so, natural persons and entities that have income from both the U.S. and Hungary will face a significant tax increase starting from January 2024. Double taxation treaty with the U.S. …
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EKHO is short for Simplified Tax and Contribution (“Egyszerűsített Közteherviselési Hozzájárulás”) in Hungary. It is a favorable tax regime aimed at creators in various fields intended to promote Hungarian culture. Learn its basics, and find the list of professions that can make you eligible. EKHO is for natural persons The beneficiaries of the EKHO tax …
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While flat-rate taxation is a cost-effective alternative for self-employed KATA orphans from September, it is not available for limited partnerships. Instead, they may consider whether TAO, KIVA and/or EKHO are suitable alternatives for their company. Limited partnerships in Hungary The limited partnership (“betéti társaság” or “BT”) in Hungary is a popular form of company for …
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Starting from September, many current KATA subjects are losing eligibility for this tax regime. If “KATA orphans” want to continue doing business as self-employed in Hungary, they must choose another form of taxation. Flat-rate taxation is among the most cost-effective options for freelancers. Flat-rate taxation in a nutshell Similarly to KATA, flat-rate taxation (“átalányadózás” in …
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After new restrictions on the KATA tax regime made it impossible for many current KATA taxpayers to continue doing business under the same rules, we have compiled a set of options they can choose instead, complete with drawbacks and pitfalls. KATA: the tax for small taxpayers 10 years ago, KATA was introduced to encourage people …
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KATA is one of the most popular tax regimes in Hungary among small taxpayers. For some time, there have been talks about the introduction of further restrictions starting from 2023 (we wrote about them here). Now in just two days, the government has accepted a new set of regulations that practically eliminates KATA from September. …
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