Regulation Change
Do you have Hungarian permanent residency based on family unification? Check what kind of card you have. If you have the old, laminated card that was issued between August 3, 2016 and August 2, 2021, instead of the newer, plastic one, it will expire as of August 3, 2026. Other permits remain valid.
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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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The elections in April 2026 bought a regime change in Hungary, which promised a review of immigration regulations. As a first step of that reform, the so called “guest worker residence permit”, which is a specific type of work permit relevant only to mass employers and a small fraction of foreign workers, has become unavailable for new applications as of June 6, 2026. Ongoing procedures and existing permits remain unaffected, as well as other work permit types.
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The EU is preparing to overhaul its customs management system. The main point is to reduce the unfair competitive edge some (typically Asian) e-commerce platforms have over European manufacturers and sellers. As a first step, from July 1, 2026, a EUR 3 customs duty will be introduced on shipments worth below EUR 150 which have been duty-free so far (only local VAT has been mandatory for them).
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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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The European Commission is working hard to make the EU more competitive in the global market. As part of this effort, they have introduced the concept of the 28th regime, a virtual state besides the existing 27 member states. Through this, EU businesses could easily expand from their home country to the EU market by setting up an EU Inc. business.
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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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Like minimum wage, the revenue cap for VAT free operation is increased from time to time – in 2026, to HUF 20 million yearly. This way small businesses can increase their prices alongside rising expenses and still retain the benefits of running a small operation, such as reduced administration.
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Starting from September 15, new and stricter rules have been introduced regarding EU VAT invoices. If you have customers from other EU member states, read on to learn what changed and what you should watch out for.
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As of July 1, 2025, cash payment is becoming a constitutional right in Hungary. This means that apart from specific cases, Hungarian businesses are required to make it possible for their customers to pay with cash if that is their preferred method. Read on to learn if this will affect your operation.
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