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Standard tip in Hungary is 10%. The amount of the tip should reflect your satisfaction with the service, but you will not be expected to tip more than 20%. Many restaurants also charge a service fee, which cannot be above 15%. If there is a service fee, it is best to politely ask the waiter whether you are expected to tip too.
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Sick leave is a form of paid time off in Hungary. When your employees are sick, they are not supposed to come to work so they will not infect their colleagues and customers, and they can recover faster. The number of sick leave days cannot be limited, and you are supposed to pay sick leave allowance throughout, although the form and amount of compensation will change over time. Learn what sick leaves mean for your Hungarian business.
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In an attempt to better support families in Hungary, various tax benefits have been introduced and then extended over recent years. One of them is the tax exemption for mothers, which allows women to avoid paying personal income tax based on their age and the number of their children. Eligibility conditions have been being broadened, and the trend is expected to continue in coming years.
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The new year has arrived, and several changes announced throughout last year have come into force now. See our summary here and start the new year fully compliant with HR and payroll related regulations.
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In Hungary, the minimum wage is raised every year in an attempt to keep up with inflation and increasing living costs so it remains a living wage. It is always the result of ongoing negotiations between the representatives of employees, employers, and the government. The new minimum wage for 2026 has just been announced – let’s see how it will affect your Hungarian business.
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If you need cleaning and similar services for your business, you will need to contract a provider. However, if you need this type of work done at your home, you can engage domestic workers and save on taxes. Certain types of domestic work are not taxed in Hungary, although the work itself must be reported to the Tax Authority.
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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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While the family tax benefit is being increased from July, eligibility for the tax benefit of mothers of four or more is narrowed down. As a result, payroll specialists need to pay extra attention to calculating taxes for employees this month, while the July take-home-pay of some employees will change in Hungary.
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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 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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