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Over the last few weeks, several announcements were made regarding taxes, regulations, and plans for Hungarian economy. For now, these are only proposals, currently debated in parliament. However, we thought it would be useful to see the proposed tax changes most relevant to small businesses in Hungary. Read on to learn about them, and watch this space for the final regulations.
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The social projection basis is a figure used for the calculation of various social benefits and allowances in Hungary. In 2026, it is HUF 28,500 monthly. For now, it is the same as the minimum old-age pension, but that will be increased to HUF 120,000 as of January 1, 2027. It does not affect payroll costs, but it might affect your employees if they are receiving any benefits from the state.
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Personal income tax is levied on all kinds of income a natural person earns. In Hungary, it is 15% regardless of how much someone earns, but various tax benefits are available based on age, marital status, disability, and other factors.
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Social security contribution is supposed to cover social services in Hungary including pensions, allowances, and public healthcare. It is most obvious as a payroll tax at 18.5% of the gross salary, which employers deduct and forward to the authorities on behalf of their employees. At the same time, it is also paid by self-employed people, and sometimes its rate may be higher due to minimum expectations.
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Tax season has just started: drafts for the 2025 tax returns created by the Hungarian Tax Authority always become available in the middle of March. You can already check yours online with your Ügyfélkapu or DÁP login. If your monthly reports were all alright throughout 2025, this will only take a few minutes. Make sure to submit your tax returns by May 20.
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Sick leave is a form of paid time off in Hungary. When your employees are sick, they are not supposed to come to work so they will not infect their colleagues and customers, and they can recover faster. The number of sick leave days cannot be limited, and you are supposed to pay sick leave allowance throughout, although the form and amount of compensation will change over time. Learn what sick leaves mean for your Hungarian business.
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In an attempt to better support families in Hungary, various tax benefits have been introduced and then extended over recent years. One of them is the tax exemption for mothers, which allows women to avoid paying personal income tax based on their age and the number of their children. Eligibility conditions have been being broadened, and the trend is expected to continue in coming years.
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In Hungary, the start of the year is always about updates to regulations. Business owners especially should watch out for updates that might be relevant to your business operation, although some changes are relevant to natural persons too. Below you can find a quick overview with links to more detailed descriptions. Read on!
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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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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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