Accountancy

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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U.S. cancels double taxation treaty with Hungary

On 8 July 2022, the U.S. officially notified Hungary that it was unilaterally terminating the double taxation treaty between the two countries. But what does that mean exactly, and what to expect?

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SZÉP card in Hungary in 2022

SZÉP card is the most popular form of fringe benefits in Hungary. It can normally be used for recreational activities, but because of the pandemic, some alterations were introduced. Among these, users were allowed to use the SZÉP card for buying foodstuff as well – with July that has come to an end.

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KATA changes introduced in the middle of the year

On 12 July 2022, just one day after its proposal, the Hungarian Parliament has accepted the new KATA law that will affect more than 430,000 taxpayers in Hungary, most of who will no longer be eligible for this tax regime starting from 1 September.

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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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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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Vacation in Hungary from the employer’s point of view

Summer is here, and most people choose this season to go on a vacation in Hungary. But how do summer leaves work at a Hungarian company? Read on to find out.

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