Last week the Hungarian National Bank (MNB) held a press conference about economic expectations in Q1 2023 and the measures it is taking to counter inflation and moderate foreign exchange rates. They are continuing the implementation of a tight monetary policy until more encouraging economic trends are detected.
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Are you running a business in Hungary? Get familiar with the latest statistics and projections regarding GDP and inflation in Hungary in 2022 and 2023 based on the latest data.
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EFER is a tool with which you can pay your Hungarian taxes online by card. It is constantly under development, so you can already pay most taxes through it relevant to natural persons and freelancers, while companies still need to wait for their turn. Read on to learn how the system works.
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The new year always brings updates to tax regulations. Changes to flat-rate taxation were introduced too, partly in line with the increase to the minimum wage, partly as independent measures to make this tax regime more favorable.
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The Hungarian minimum wage has just been increased with ca. 15% for 2023, which will affect not only payroll costs, but also various other tax items tied to the minimum wage. Read on to find out which of these will matter for your Hungarian business.
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Hungary has finally agreed to the introduction of the global minimum tax in the EU. This will make major corporations with a worldwide yearly income over EUR 750 million pay corporate tax at 15%. While the Hungarian standard corporate tax can remain 9%, the implementation of the global minimum tax will affect all the relevant legislation, alongside the related administrative procedures.
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FTX is one of the largest international platforms for crypto trading – at least it was until recently. After a scandal related to loans provided to Alameda research, FTX filed for bankruptcy early November 2022, which had far rippling effects throughout the cryptocurrency landscape.
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MNB benchmark interest rate and its effects In order to mitigate inflation in Hungary and keep HUF exchange rates from rising too high, in October the Hungarian National Bank (MNB) introduced an 18% interest rate on its overnight deposits. Commercial banks took advantage of this scheme by making deposits at the MNB, offering high interest […]
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As the end of the year is creeping closer, it is worth starting to prepare for the new year. January is traditionally the season for the introduction of new tax regulations. Read on to find out about the expected changes to taxes in Hungary in 2023.
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Are you a freelancer who pays taxes under flat-rate taxation in Hungary? Whether you are a KATA orphan or have just started your business, there are a bunch of rules you need to learn about deadlines, limits, and tax exemption. Read on to get an overview of the 5 most important things you must keep in mind.
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