Fringe Benefits
In an attempt to give a boost to the Hungarian hospitality industry, business meals at restaurants are not subject to representation tax starting from February 2026. At the same time, pálinka, a typical Hungarian fruit spirit can also be given freely as a business gift. These measures are supposed to also benefit businesses that often do business meetings over meals and like to present Hungarian-typical gifts to their partners. Learn about the Hungarian representation tax and the new exemptions here.
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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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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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Every year, minimum wages are adjusted so employees can receive a living wage despite inflation. This year, employment related taxes do not change, so business costs will increase in proportion with the increase that has come into effect as of January 1, 2026.
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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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When you make your first hire at your Hungarian company, you will need an employment contract to formalize the agreement between you and your employee. Here you can find a quick guide about what to include, as well as some practical advice.
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Fringe benefits in Hungary are usually referred to as “cafeteria”. Fringe benefits typically offer better options for taxation than regular salaries, while they can give a boost to specific sectors of domestic economy and contribute to overall transparency.
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The SZÉP Card is the most popular form of fringe benefits in Hungary, as it boosts specific domestic industries while providing preferential tax options to employers and employees. Since its 2011 introduction, it has undergone various changes. Read on to get an overview of the SZÉP Card in 2025.
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Just like every year, minimum wages are being adjusted as of 1 January 2025 so employees can receive a living wage. While employment related taxes do not change, the family tax benefit is increased, and fringe benefits are expanded.
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This year, the minimum wage was increased by 15%, while the guaranteed minimum salary by 10%. No changes were made to payroll taxes in 2024, but there have been some changes to the SZÉP Card.
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