Salaries

Paid time off and unpaid leave at your Hungarian company

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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How to make an employment contract in Hungary

When you make your first hire at your Hungarian company, you will need an employment contract to formalize the agreement between you and your employee. Here you can find a quick guide about what to include, as well as some practical advice.

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Unemployment benefit is called jobseeker’s allowance in Hungary

Employees of Hungarian companies may apply for an unemployment benefit, or officially a jobseeker’s allowance after the employment relationship is terminated. This way they can sustain themselves while they are looking for a job. However, this benefit is available only if the employee is allowed to stay in Hungary.

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Key changes in 2025 in HR, payroll, and employee benefits in Hungary

Do you have foreign employees at your Hungarian company? Then make sure to check out the key updates that affect HR, payroll, and employee benefits in 2025. Consult your accountant or payroll specialist to see how to apply relevant changes at your business.

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Fringe benefits in Hungary – Cafeteria 2025

Fringe benefits in Hungary are usually referred to as “cafeteria”. Fringe benefits typically offer better options for taxation than regular salaries, while they can give a boost to specific sectors of domestic economy and contribute to overall transparency.

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Minimum wage in Hungary in 2025

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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2025 tax benefit reduction for third-country nationals in Hungary

Starting from 1 January 2025, the three most prominent personal income tax benefits cannot be applied anymore to the salaries of most third-country nationals working in Hungary.

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HR and payroll related changes in Hungary in 2025

The new laws governing taxes in Hungary in 2025 has just been published. In our first article on this topic, you can discover the 2025 changes most relevant to HR and payroll, how to calculate taxes, and what benefits you can offer to your employees at your Hungarian company.

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Paid time off or PTO in Hungary

Paid time off or PTO is an integral part of labor law in Hungary. Workers need time off to rest, to heal, or to take care of emergencies without compromising their livelihood. The number of days available for PTO each year depends on various factors.

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Working Saturdays in Hungary in 2024

Because of the Christmas holidays, two working Saturdays are coming up in December. It is not too early to start planning: make sure you have a plan for opening and closing times for your business.

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