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Hiring executives at your Hungarian company – what you need to know

As your Hungarian company grows, you may want to add more executives – either by promoting current employees or hiring new ones. Executive roles come with special rules, fewer protections, and in some cases, changes to work permits, so make sure to consult a specialist like Helpers before you proceed with hiring executives.

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Stricter rules for issuing EU VAT invoices in Hungary

Starting from September 15, new and stricter rules have been introduced regarding EU VAT invoices. If you have customers from other EU member states, read on to learn what changed and what you should watch out for.

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Which work permit? Options for employing third-country nationals in Hungary

Are you an employer in Hungary who is willing to hire third-country nationals, but not sure which residence permit you should aim for? Read on to get a review of available work permit options and contact our experts if you have any follow-up questions.

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When to choose the residence permit for guest self-employment in Hungary?

Hungary offers various types of residency to those who want to work or do business here, and the residence permit for guest self-employment is one of them. Since it offers fewer benefits than most, we recommend it only when no other options are available.

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Should you start a company or a freelancing business in Hungary?

Are you planning to start a business in Hungary? You have various forms of business to choose from. Consider what kind of activity you intend to perform, and choose accordingly.

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The pink social security booklet will be abolished in Hungary

In another win for the digitalization of Hungarian administration, the pink social security booklet is finally being abolished as of January 2026. The information it contains is now safely managed by various government agencies, so the booklet has been redundant for some time. Instead, a new online platform will be created where employers can still check data if that is relevant to them.

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How to store electronic invoices in Hungary

From July 1, 2025, electricity and natural gas providers in Hungary can send only e-invoices to their B2B clients. If your business has such a contract, it is time you learn how to store electronic invoices in a secure and compliant way.

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Civic duties of a Hungarian citizen

When you become a Hungarian citizen, you take an oath to serve and protect Hungary while also complying with Hungarian law. But what does that mean in practice? We have compiled a list of the most known civic duties and how they apply in Hungary.

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Employing executives at your Hungarian company

As your Hungarian company is growing, you might want to distribute leadership duties and increase the number of executives either by way of promoting existing employees or employing executives as new hires. However, executive employees have different rights and protections, while a promotion may affect the work permit status of an employee.

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