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Social security contribution in Hungary

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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Helpers works with a round table of experts to propose work permit reform

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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Formal requirements of a contract in Hungary

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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What to include in a contract in Hungary?

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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Pay transparency rules probably postponed in Hungary

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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Minimum wage in the EU and Hungary

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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Tipping and service fees at Hungarian restaurants

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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Sick leave allowance at your Hungarian company

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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Maternity leave for your Hungarian employees

Maternity leave is a form of unpaid leave in Hungary during which mothers can apply for allowances from the state. New mothers can spend at least 6 weeks with their babies, during which you cannot terminate their employment relationship. This is true even for third-country national employees, and it is not supposed to affect existing work permits either.

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Tax exemption for mothers in Hungary

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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