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Understanding Local Business Tax (HIPA) in Hungary

Hungary has the lowest corporate tax rate in the EU at just 9%. But business owners should also be aware of another tax: the local business tax, or HIPA (short for “Helyi Iparűzési Adó” in Hungarian). This tax can be up to 2% of your net income and is charged based on where your business operates.

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Tax returns in Hungary in 2025

If you are a tax resident in Hungary, you have until May 20, 2025 to submit your tax returns for the year 2024. If you have an Ügyfélkapu or DÁP access, this will take only a few minutes, as the whole procedure is online.

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Global minimum tax at your Hungarian company

Hungary is a safe haven concerning the global minimum tax. Standard corporate tax remains 9% for small and medium sized companies, while the 15% global minimum tax only affects international corporations with a yearly revenue above EUR 750 million. Read on to learn what this means for your Hungarian business.

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Global minimum tax at your Hungarian company

Hungary is a safe haven concerning the global minimum tax. Standard corporate tax remains 9% for small and medium sized companies, while the 15% global minimum tax only affects international corporations with a yearly revenue above EUR 750 million. Read on to learn what this means for your Hungarian business.

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How to make an employment contract in Hungary

When you make your first hire at your Hungarian company, you will need an employment contract to formalize the agreement between you and your employee. Here you can find a quick guide about what to include, as well as some practical advice.

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Filing your tax returns in Hungary in 2025

With the season for filing your tax returns for 2024 coming up in Hungary, we have prepared you a quick summary of deadlines, complete with explanations of the most important concepts.

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Local business tax in Hungary

While corporate tax in Hungary is the lowest in the EU at just 9%, there is another profit tax business owners must keep in mind: the local business tax, or HIPA in Hungarian. It means an additional 2% tax on your net income, depending on where your business operates. Get an overview below. “Local” means …

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Can I put my own money in my Hungarian company?

You can use your personal money to provide the share capital of your Hungarian company. Once that is done, however, your own money and the company’s money are separate, and you cannot make transfers freely or without proper documentation.

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Tax brackets in Hungary

Hungary does not have a progressive tax system, so it doesn’t really have tax brackets. However, it offers various tax benefits and preferential tax regimes that are available under certain income limits.

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