Fringe benefits in Hungary are usually referred to as “cafeteria”. Fringe benefits typically offer better options for taxation than regular salaries, while they can give a boost to specific sectors of domestic economy and contribute to overall transparency.
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The SZÉP Card is the most popular form of fringe benefits in Hungary, as it boosts specific domestic industries while providing preferential tax options to employers and employees. Since its 2011 introduction, it has undergone various changes. Read on to get an overview of the SZÉP Card in 2025.
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Starting from 16 January 2025, the old Ügyfélkapu system will no longer function as an access to government portals in Hungary. Instead, you should switch either to Ügyfélkapu+ or the DÁP app to access electronic administration.
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In Hungary, there are some laws and regulations that get updated every year. These include the minimum wage, and various taxes relevant to income from employment, company operation, and other sources. Read on to get an overview of the most important 2025 changes to taxes and more!
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While there are many types of residence permits in Hungary that can be received based on employment, the new regulation is relevant only for the ones officially called “residence permit for employment purposes” and “residence permit for guest workers”. Other types of residence and work permits are not concerned this time.
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Being a “guest worker” in Hungary means different things in everyday language and as a technical term. Learn the difference here.
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Starting from 1 January 2025, the three most prominent personal income tax benefits cannot be applied anymore to the salaries of most third-country nationals working in Hungary.
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In Hungary, December is 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.
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Just like every year, minimum wages are being adjusted as of 1 January 2025 so employees can receive a living wage. While employment related taxes do not change, the family tax benefit is increased, and fringe benefits are expanded.
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When you operate a business in Hungary, you should be aware of the various public holidays and other special days during the course of the year. On and around holidays employees will want to go on a holiday more, while wage supplements also apply. In Hungary, there are 13 bank holidays every year, while in 2025 there will be 3 working Saturdays.
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