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Making a donation that costs you nothing? It is possible! When you file your personal income tax return in Hungary, you can make a direct decision about what should happen to a small part of it. 1% can go to a church, and another 1% to a Hungarian NGO. The deadline is May 20, 2026.
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If you live in Hungary, the police might visit you anytime to confirm that the information the Immigration Office has about you is correct. You have nothing to worry about: you were not reported and you did nothing wrong. Just answer the questions of the police officers truthfully, and you will be fine.
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What happens if your Hungarian employees get sick? They should go on sick leave. But how does that work, what rights do you and your employees have, and most importantly, who pays for that? Read on to learn about the most important aspects of sick leave in Hungary.
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If you have a Hungarian address, yes, you are allowed to buy a car in Hungary. You don’t even need a driver’s license for the purchase (if you don’t want to drive your car). Read on to get an overview of what to watch out for when buying a vehicle.
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Quiet vacationing is a trend that gets more and more prevalent in the U.S. It refers to taking time off without formally reporting it, often by pretending to still be working. Obviously, this is not good for business, but the reason why is more complex than it seems at first glance.
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In Hungary, child-rearing is supported in various ways. One of them is a lengthy maternity leave discussed in our previous article. Another one is the system of child benefits available to new mothers and parents.
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If you have employees working for your Hungarian company, they will be entitled to paid time off in line with Hungarian labor law. PTO is not an option: you as an employer must make sure that your employees have taken all their PTO by the end of each year.
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When a child is born, mothers are eligible for 24 weeks of maternity leave in Hungary. During and after their leave, they may receive maternity benefits from the state. At the same time, both parents become eligible for extra days of PTO and other forms of leave and benefits.
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Hungary is a parliamentary democracy which is a form of representative democracy. Elections are held regularly to elect members of the parliament who are supposed to represent the interests and intentions of their constituents. How does this form of government work and what does it mean for your Hungarian citizenship? Read on to find out.
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When you become a Hungarian citizen, you take an oath to serve and protect Hungary while also complying with Hungarian law. But what does that mean in practice? We have compiled a list of the most known civic duties and how they apply in Hungary.
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