Taxes
You and your partner can get married in Hungary if both of you are legally competent adults (above 18). You will need a civil ceremony with a representative of the registrar’s office as the officiant; having a religious ceremony is optional. The process is more or less the same for Hungarian and foreign couples, although it takes longer for foreigners because they will need additional documents to prove there are no legal obstacles to the marriage.
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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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Taxes in Hungary get updated regularly to reflect changes in economy. The Parliament has recently approved the latest tax package of 11 updates for 2026 and beyond. Read on to learn what the latest tax changes are and how they will affect your Hungarian business.
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The SZÉP Card, the most popular fringe benefit in Hungary, will again include groceries in its scope between December 2025 and April 2026. This is the third time the scope of the SZÉP Card has been extended this way over the last few years, and it is again a temporary measure, timed to support the holiday shopping and party season.
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Starting from October 1, 2025, women who are raising or have raised 3 children are eligible for a new tax exemption: they will not have to pay personal income tax anymore. There are no restrictions on nationality either. Mothers need to submit an application, which is done easiest through the employer.
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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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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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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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Under specific circumstances, your employees are entitled to receive cash benefits from the social security system. Social security allowances are usually paid directly by the Treasury, but in some cases, the employer can become a paying agent for them.
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Tax residency is about where you pay taxes. In contrast, tax nomadism is a view that if you move around enough, you will not become a tax resident anywhere and you can avoid paying taxes. While this might work in the short run, it will definitely cause problems in the long run. Instead, it makes more sense to make a strategic decision about where you want to be a tax resident.
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