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Before you set up your Hungarian company, stop and consider who will work for it. If you are planning to move employees of another company of yours to Hungary, it might be better to set up a subsidiary instead of a standalone company, and take advantage of the preferential work permit procedure available to affiliates: intra-corporate transfer.
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Beside an employment contract, you will need various employment documents to cover the various aspects of employment in Hungary. The required documents will depend on your field of operation, on typical working hours, on benefits you provide, and several other factors. Work with an HR compliance expert like Helpers to create appropriate documents – and avoid spending time and money on documents you don’t need.
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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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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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Over the last few weeks, HELPERS has been working together with immigration, HR and business experts to create a proposal to reform Hungary’s immigration legislation.
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When you make a written agreement about anything, it should comply with certain formal requirements to make it a binding document. You are expected to put your signature and initials in specific places, provide appropriate attestation, and use a blue ink pen.
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When you make a written agreement about anything, it should cover certain topics to ensure that both parties are aware of their rights and obligations. If there is a dispute in the future, it can be settled based on the terms laid out in the contract and in the relevant law.
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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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In the European Union, most countries have a minimum wage. Each state determines their own minimum wage, and they adjust it regularly to maintain it as a living wage that provides a decent standard of living for full-time workers. A minimum wage can also increase productivity and motivate efficient business operation. Hungary has a minimum wage too; it is applied to everyone without exceptions and adjusted yearly.
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If your Hungarian business serves food or drink to its patrons, your servers will probably expect tips from the customers. You will also have an option to ask for a service fee, which will be added to every sale, and should be distributed among your employees. But how does this work, how should tips and service fees be registered, and how are they taxed? Read on to get an overview.
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