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KATA alternative no. 1 for the self-employed: flat-rate taxation

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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Options for KATA taxpayers starting from September

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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New rules slap 400,000 KATA subjects in the face

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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Dividend in Hungary 101: how much do you get from your company?

When you set up a Hungarian company, you probably expect to make money on it. But how much of the company’s revenue can you actually take for yourself? Learn the basics of Hungarian corporate taxes, and how to take dividend from your company. From revenue to profit The money your Hungarian company gets from sales …

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Base rate increase in Hungary to reduce inflation

The Monetary Council of the Hungarian Central Bank increased the base rate with an unexpected 185 basis points. Now analysts expect a base rate above 10% for the fall, which should help restrain inflation and the depreciation of HUF compared to EUR. Base rate increased to 7.75% The recent increase of 185 basis points is …

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Plans for restructuring KATA in the works

KATA is a tax regime in Hungary that can be applied to small companies and freelancers whose yearly revenue is below HUF 12 million. After its introduction in 2013, it soon became immensely popular, even despite the serious constraints imposed upon it over the years. Now it seems government plans to restructure KATA in a …

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Types of company liquidation in Hungary

Sooner or later, the life cycle of every company comes to an end. It may happen for several reasons: the owner might just want to move on to other, more profitable ventures, or even to retirement, or a market change might be causing the business to become less profitable or downright generate losses. In either …

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Company car tax in Hungary increased for H2 2022

A company can find many uses to a car. However, costs will not only include fuel and maintenance, but also the company car tax, which in Hungary must be paid quarterly after every passenger car – and which has just got raised for H2 2022. Which vehicles does company car tax refer to? The company …

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Who can be my accountant in Hungary?

If you operate a Hungarian company, you will need an accountant to take care of booking incoming and outgoing invoices, do the payroll administration of your employees, and report data to the Hungarian Tax Authority. But who can be your accountant in Hungary? Let us clear it up for you! Why do you need an …

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Taxes on student work in Hungary

Summer is here, which means a substantial number of students are entering the labor market for the next few months. Just as well, since various industry sectors are in need of the surplus, such as hospitality and agriculture. But how is student work taxed in Hungary, and how can your Hungarian company employ students? Student …

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