Business Planning
While corporate tax in Hungary is the lowest in the EU at just 9%, business owners should keep in mind another tax: the local business tax (or HIPA in Hungarian), which can be up to 2% on the net revenue. But how is the net revenue defined, and how is the tax base determined? Read on to find out.
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Every Hungarian company needs an accountant to take care of reporting obligations right from Day 1, even if the company sits idle for a while after registration. This is why it makes sense to do business setup with a provider that also offers accountancy – like Helpers. Let us help you with the full range of tasks related to business operation in Hungary!
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Does your Hungarian business issue receipts? If yes, do you do it by a cash register machine or by another method? If you report receipts manually, watch out: reporting deadlines are getting shorter from September 2026. At the same time, with the availability of new tools, now might be a good time to upgrade your workflows.
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Extended Producer Responsibility is the concept that manufacturers and distributors are responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, not just up till the point of sale. In line with this, EPR charge is a type of tax that is supposed to cover costs of the treatment of products at the end of their life cycle, namely, waste management and recycling.
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The EU directive on pay transparency is supposed to be implemented by June 7, 2026 in all member states. Because of the recent general elections and change of regime in Hungary, the introduction of the new regulations will probably be delayed. However, Hungarian companies should still prepare for the new obligations.
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If all goes well, a new business form will be available to European businesses from 2027: EU INC. It will be possible to set up an EU INC in either of the 27 member states of the EU, but the company will be able to operate legally in all of the member states. For now, this is just a plan – stay tuned for updates.
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Are you happy with your current Hungarian accountant and seat address provider? Even if you were satisfied with their services earlier, it makes sense to reevaluate partnerships from time to time. Now we offer a complex annual maintenance solution to growing companies which might need to get more done by their accountant and at their seat than when the company was first set up. We even take care of the company modification free of charge!
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Fringe benefits are a form of compensation apart from a salary. They are typically available for specific purposes and at tax rates lower than those of regular salaries. If you are interested in applying them at your Hungarian company, consult your accountant to see if they indeed provide a cost-effective solution for your business.
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The new year has arrived, and several changes announced throughout last year have come into force now. See our summary here and start the new year fully compliant with HR and payroll related regulations.
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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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