Inflation
The HUF/EUR exchange rate has been through a ride over 2024, but since January, EUR is back under HUF 400. USD is also back under HUF 370 since early March. How is this happening? Read on to find out.
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The Hungarian government decided to combat inflation by introducing a price margin cap on basic groceries. They have issued a list, and retailers selling items in these categories cannot increase their margin on such items until the cap is in place.
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After difficulties in 2023 and 2024, Hungarian GDP is again on the rise. The volume of gross domestic product was 0.5% higher in Q4 2024 than in Q3 2024, and 0.4% higher than in Q4 2023. The increase might seem small, but it indicates a turn after a lengthy period of challenges.
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As of January 1, 2025, the revenue cap for VAT exemption is increased to HUF 18 million in Hungary. This is great news to small businesses, since price increases of the last few years would have otherwise forced them to become VAT subjects.
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In Hungary, the minimum wage is increased every year so it can remain a living wage against inflation. In line with this, the minimum wage is increased again as of 1 January 2025. Read on to see how this will affect your Hungarian business.
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The next few weeks will be quite eventful regarding forming expectations about Hungarian economy in 2024. Key personalities are giving speeches at current events, and statistical data is also expected soon.
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Like every year, minimum wages have recently been adjusted to offset the impact of inflation. The minimum wage was increased by ca. 15%, and the guaranteed minimum salary by ca. 10%. There have been no changes to payroll taxes in 2024. At the same time, there are some new features for the SZÉP Card.
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The Hungarian government has announced the minimum wage and the guaranteed minimum salary for 2024. The gross minimum wage will increase by 15%, and the guaranteed minimum salary by 10%. The increase is implemented early, as of 1 December 2023.
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The number of yearly tax inspections conducted by the Hungarian Tax Authority has been steadily increasing over the past few years. The most popular tax inspected continues to be VAT, since it is a major contributor to the national budget. If your company operation is compliant with regulations, you have nothing to worry about.
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Money left on a regular bank account pays hardly any interests, while making investments through a securities account can even increase their value, especially in a high inflation environment like that of Hungary these days.
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