When discussing the strength of the Hungarian Forint, it is usually compared to EUR and USD as the benchmark currencies. Over the last month, HUF has been gradually getting stronger, with just a relatively small hitch in exchange rates in the middle of March. EUR exchange rates EUR is currently around HUF 380, as has …
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Are you planning to set up a Hungarian company? Then learn the basics of Hungarian taxation. Corporate tax will probably be a major part of the taxes to pay, even though in Hungary it is only 9%, lowest in the EU. Read on and get up to speed.
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Less than two weeks ago, the U.S. American Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) went bankrupt. Since it manages the funds of several Silicon Valley companies that belong in a growth industry in the U.S., there is a worry that the even can start a domino effect. There is already a ripple effect observable globally – will it wear off before it leads to a new recession?
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If you or your Hungarian business owns a motor vehicle registered in Hungary, you must pay vehicle tax twice a year, by 15 March and 15 September. This tax is different from the company car tax, so make sure you pay it on time. The next deadline is coming up soon.
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Are you new to business? Or maybe just to flat-rate taxation? Either way, you might wonder how and when you are supposed to first pay the local business tax, since it is normally calculated based on the tax of the previous year – and you might not have a previous year.
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When doing business with foreign clients, it might come in handy if your Hungarian company has a foreign corporate bank account. There is no limitation on the number of corporate bank accounts you can set up, just make sure your Hungarian bank account knows about all of them.
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Last week the Hungarian Tax Authority has published a notice about the effects of the cancellation of the U.S.-Hungarian double taxation treaty. This marks an end to hopes that the treaty might be reinstated or a new treaty might be introduced.
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An audit is a procedure where the books of your Hungarian company are closely examined to reveal possible mistakes. Beside voluntary audits done by independent contractors, the Tax Authority can also conduct audits, so make sure your books are in order.
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The Széchenyi Card Program is government-backed loan construction to support development projects at small and medium sized businesses in Hungary. With its 5% interest rate, it is an excellent option in the current financial environment.
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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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