Lifestyle

Foreign-owned companies in Hungary in numbers

Foreign-owned companies have been contributing massively to Hungarian economy over the last fifteen years. Get an overview of what this means in numbers, and consider how your business might fit a niche on the Hungarian market.

The post Foreign-owned companies in Hungary in numbers appeared first on HELPERS.

No more Hungarian immunity cards from March 2023

After pandemic related restrictions have been phased out (and have not been reintroduced over some time), the Hungarian government has determined that there is no more need for immunity cards, so they will not print any more of them.

The post No more Hungarian immunity cards from March 2023 appeared first on HELPERS.

Vehicle tax payment deadline coming up

If you or your Hungarian business owns a motor vehicle registered in Hungary, you must pay vehicle tax twice a year, by 15 March and 15 September. This tax is different from the company car tax, so make sure you pay it on time. The next deadline is coming up soon.

The post Vehicle tax payment deadline coming up appeared first on Helpers Finance.

Trademark law modified in Hungary as of January 2023

Hungarian trademark law has just been updated to better harmonize with EU regulations and other relevant Hungarian law. This means several small changes to the existing law, mostly with practical considerations, making the trademark registration process smoother than before.

The post Trademark law modified in Hungary as of January 2023 appeared first on HELPERS.

15 March in Hungary: an important national holiday

While Hungary has 13 bank holidays, 15 March is arguably the most prominent for many. It commemorates the start of the revolution of 1848 and 1849, and with it, the love for freedom of the Hungarian people.

The post 15 March in Hungary: an important national holiday appeared first on Hungarian Citizenship.

Henley Passport Index 2023: Hungary still in Top 10

This year again, Hungary ranks in the Top 10 of the Henley Passport Index, making it one of the most desired passports around the world. Read on to learn what that means and how you can take advantage of it.

The post Henley Passport Index 2023: Hungary still in Top 10 appeared first on HELPERS.

First results from the 2023 Census of Hungary: population and homes

The Hungarian Central Statistical Office has published the first results of the census conducted last fall in Hungary. The first data pertain to the number of people and homes.

The post First results from the 2023 Census of Hungary: population and homes appeared first on HELPERS.

EES 2023: new EU travel rules coming soon

A new IT solution is planned to be introduced in Europe that is supposed to simplify the monitoring of who enters and leaves the EU. The Entry/Exit System, or EES for short, is planned to be implemented starting from May 2023, and it would replace the current passport stamping practice.

The post EES 2023: new EU travel rules coming soon appeared first on HELPERS.

Digital citizenship in Hungary – How will electronic administration change?

The Hungarian government has recently approved the National Digital Citizenship Program that aims at creating more accessible online administration spaces. The first strategic phase is set to start in 2023 and end in 2026.

The post Digital citizenship in Hungary – How will electronic administration change? appeared first on HELPERS.

What is Farsang in Hungary?

Farsang is the Hungarian equivalent of the Carnival season, with some specific alterations. Farsang covers the entire period between the twelfth day of Christmas and Shrove Tuesday, and it is a time for merrymaking and courtship.

The post What is Farsang in Hungary? appeared first on Hungarian Citizenship.