Benefits
Taxes in Hungary get updated regularly to reflect changes in economy. The Parliament has recently approved the latest tax package of 11 updates for 2026 and beyond. Read on to learn what the latest tax changes are and how they will affect your Hungarian business.
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The SZÉP Card, the most popular fringe benefit in Hungary, will again include groceries in its scope between December 2025 and April 2026. This is the third time the scope of the SZÉP Card has been extended this way over the last few years, and it is again a temporary measure, timed to support the holiday shopping and party season.
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The pink social security booklet that is used to register social security payments will become obsolete in January 2026. It has been made redundant thanks to the digitalization of payroll related administration in Hungary, and now employers must update their workflows in preparation for its phase-out.
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What happens if your Hungarian employees get sick? They should go on sick leave. But how does that work, what rights do you and your employees have, and most importantly, who pays for that? Read on to learn about the most important aspects of sick leave in Hungary.
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While the family tax benefit is being increased from July, eligibility for the tax benefit of mothers of four or more is narrowed down. As a result, payroll specialists need to pay extra attention to calculating taxes for employees this month, while the July take-home-pay of some employees will change in Hungary.
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Under specific circumstances, your employees are entitled to receive cash benefits from the social security system. Social security allowances are usually paid directly by the Treasury, but in some cases, the employer can become a paying agent for them.
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If you have employees working for your Hungarian company, they will be entitled to paid time off in line with Hungarian labor law. PTO is not an option: you as an employer must make sure that your employees have taken all their PTO by the end of each year.
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Employees of Hungarian companies may apply for an unemployment benefit, or officially a jobseeker’s allowance after the employment relationship is terminated. This way they can sustain themselves while they are looking for a job. However, this benefit is available only if the employee is allowed to stay in Hungary.
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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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Paid time off or PTO is an integral part of labor law in Hungary. Workers need time off to rest, to heal, or to take care of emergencies without compromising their livelihood. The number of days available for PTO each year depends on various factors.
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