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Over recent months, a widespread scam operation has been targeting Chinese nationals living and working in Hungary: you will receive a phone call from a Hungarian mobile phone number where an automated voice will be talking to you in Chinese. It is best to just disconnect these scam calls. Read on to learn how to protect your personal information.
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As of September 2025, a new housing loan scheme is introduced to support first-time homeowners in Hungary. The loan is available to anyone who has not previously owned residential property in Hungary on their own and has a Hungarian address card.
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Last Friday, HUF got to its strongest against USD in two years with an exchange rate as low as HUF 334.6. While this is mostly due to the international decline of USD, HUF did get stronger against EUR and CHF too because of a generally good political climate.
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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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Starting from fall 2025, small and medium-sized businesses that operate outside of Budapest will become eligible for a no-interest loan they can use to modernize their energy infrastructure. If the plan is accepted, almost HUF 40 billion will be distributed in the framework of the Ányos Jedlik Energy Program.
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Starting from September 2025, a new, 3% loan scheme will become available to those who want to purchase a house or an apartment for the first time. The new scheme will be available with way fewer restrictions than existing loans, aiming to support a wider population, with a possible impact on the real estate market as a whole.
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USD is historically considered one of the most stable currencies. Investors turn to it both in good times and bad, driving up its value in both instances. This is sometimes referred to as the dollar smile – which might become crooked in the near future. In turn, this would affect the exchange rates of EUR and HUF as well.
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Online purchases take a more and more of the economy in Hungary as well as around the world. Read on to get familiar with the latest statistics, and consider how these numbers relate to your business in Hungary.
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If your business employs foreign nationals in Hungary, you have probably already faced some of the challenges that may typically come up during work permit and residency application processes. Helpers Hungary has 20 years of experience supporting companies with quick, efficient, and lawful assistance in administrative tasks.
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According to the latest surveys, cash remains a strong element of Hungarian economy, while digital payment methods are slowly gaining ground.
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