Every Hungarian citizen is allowed to vote in the upcoming general elections. Voter registration is supposed to be automatic, and depending on whether you have a Hungarian permanent address, you will be able to vote either in mail or at the consulate closest to where you live.
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Did you receive Hungarian permanent residency through the Residency Bond Program? If yes, it is probably time to think about extending your residence permit. Check the expiry date of your permit, and get ready for the renewal process in time.
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If you live in Hungary, from time to time you will be asked to present a photo ID to verify your identity or your age – when you check in to a hotel, use a monthly pass for public transport, sign up at a library, or buy liquor at a store. By a photo ID, we usually mean your ID card or your passport.
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With the season for filing your tax returns for 2025 coming up in Hungary, we have prepared a quick summary of deadlines, complete with explanations of the most important concepts and tasks. Personal income tax, tax benefits, tax residency, and options for filing your tax returns explained in one place.
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You can only vote in the general elections if you are a Hungarian citizen. However, the upcoming general elections will be a prevalent topic over the months leading up to it, so you might as well learn about the basics. Additionally, if you spend enough time in Hungary, you may become eligible for citizenship and gain the right to vote.
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When Brexit happened, UK nationals were allowed to apply for permanent residency in Hungary. The national permanent residency card was valid for 5 years, so cards obtained back then will expire soon. Get ready for your permanent residency extension in time and remain an EU resident without issues.
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When you move to Hungary, you will need long-term accommodation that can serve as your registered address in your residence permit. Renting an apartment is a convenient way for securing accommodation for a few years of stay, so many new residents choose to do so. A proper rental agreement will be required both for your residency application and your peace of mind – let’s see what it should include.
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In Hungary, the start of the year is always about updates to regulations. Business owners especially should watch out for updates that might be relevant to your business operation, although some changes are relevant to natural persons too. Below you can find a quick overview with links to more detailed descriptions. Read on!
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Every year, minimum wages are adjusted so employees can receive a living wage despite inflation. This year, employment related taxes do not change, so business costs will increase in proportion with the increase that has come into effect as of January 1, 2026.
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2025 has been an eventful year here at Helpers. We celebrated our 20th anniversary, and we have launched our third thematic website that displays our updated design (helpersfinance.hu) to provide our clients a more uniform experience when browsing our services. In Hungary, December is also the season for holiday preparations – and holidays, of course, when you can ideally take time off from work, spend time with friends and family, and reflect on the year past and the year to come. We hope you will also get some rest to yourself.
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