Accountancy

5 things to watch out for as a freelancer under flat-rate taxation

Are you a freelancer who pays taxes under flat-rate taxation in Hungary? Whether you are a KATA orphan or have just started your business, there are a bunch of rules you need to learn about deadlines, limits, and tax exemption. Read on to get an overview of the 5 most important things you must keep …

The post <strong>5 things to watch out for as a freelancer under flat-rate taxation</strong> appeared first on Helpers Finance.

Taking dividends in Hungary – what to watch out for

As the owner of a Hungarian company, you can use the profit of your company for yourself by taking dividends. Before you can do that, your company will always need a balance sheet, and in some cases, an audit as well. Read on to learn about the aspects to consider. Dividend in Hungary in a …

The post Taking dividends in Hungary – what to watch out for appeared first on Helpers Finance.

New flat-rate taxpayers: form 2258 is now available online

KATA orphans and other new freelancers: this is your reminder that you are supposed to make a monthly declaration of your taxable income until the 12th of each month in Hungary. The relevant form, 2258, is now available online as well as in the software for submitting tax related data. Make sure to submit it …

The post New flat-rate taxpayers: form 2258 is now available online appeared first on Helpers Finance.

Representation tax at your Hungarian company

Representation tax in Hungary is a tax imposed on catering-like expenses of companies. It is intended to deter enterprises from making personal purchases with company money and then deducting the expenses from their taxes, so it is a significant tax you should keep in mind when planning expenses. Why “representation” tax? When you welcome people …

The post Representation tax at your Hungarian company appeared first on Helpers Finance.

What does an accountant do at a Hungarian company?

The post What does an accountant do at a Hungarian company? appeared first on Company Formation.

Checklist for KATA orphans and KATA 2.0 subjects in September

If you were a KATA subject, you probably had to make some tough decisions over the last month or so. As 1 September, the great watershed is here, let’s have an overview of things to take care of when switching to KATA 2.0 or choosing another tax regime. Which way next? KATA was available to …

The post Checklist for KATA orphans and KATA 2.0 subjects in September appeared first on Helpers Finance.

Duty-free shopping and VAT refund in Hungary

Non-EU residents visiting the EU have the option to avoid paying VAT on their purchases in Hungary. This is possible either by shopping duty-free at an airport, or by making purchases at regular stores and reclaiming VAT upon leaving the EU.

The post Duty-free shopping and VAT refund in Hungary appeared first on HELPERS.

Double taxation treaty cancelled between the US and Hungary

Early July, the U.S. canceled the double taxation treaty between Hungary and the U.S. Unless a new treaty is signed over the next year or so, natural persons and entities that have income from both the U.S. and Hungary will face a significant tax increase starting from January 2024. Double taxation treaty with the U.S. …

The post Double taxation treaty cancelled between the US and Hungary appeared first on Helpers Finance.