Accountancy

At the end of November 2022, an interest rate cap was introduced on Hungarian deposits above HUF 20 million in order to redirect investment toward government bonds. This is one of the measures in a balancing act of keeping HUF exchange rates relatively low. Since the new regulation does not affect foreign investment, it will …
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As the end of the year is creeping closer, it is worth starting to prepare for the new year. January is traditionally the season for the introduction of new tax regulations. Read on to find out about the expected changes to taxes in Hungary in 2023. Flat-rate taxation Starting from next year, the conditions for …
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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 …
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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 …
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New opportunity to save on taxes in Hungary: If your Hungarian company does most of its business in foreign currencies, you can avoid exchange fees by paying your taxes directly in EUR or USD. The new rules apply to TAO and HIPA (the regular corporate tax and the local business tax), and will be relevant …
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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 …
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To counter the effects of inflation, new government securities are introduced in Hungary, while existing ones are also updated to provide safe options for savings and investment in Hungary. Announcement by the Government Debt Management Agency Starting from 19 September, interest rates will be increased as follows: One Year Hungarian Government Securities (EMÁP): from 4.75% …
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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 …
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