Taxes
If you live and work in Hungary, you must file tax returns in Hungary every year. With the 20 May deadline for filing your tax returns for the previous calendar year approaching, read a summary on the process and make sure you stay abreast of this topic and avoid unpleasant surprises. Tax return drafts: a …
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Taxation is simple if you only have income where you live. However, it gets complicated when you start making money in two countries. By determining your tax residency, you can find out where you need to pay taxes. There are a lot of factors to consider, but Helpers Finance has years of experience in this …
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Do you have taxable income in Hungary? If yes, you can choose to donate a small part of your taxes to charitable causes. What is best, this is a donation that does not cost you any extra money, since you pay the same amount in taxes, while you can specify who gets to spend it. …
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To do business in Hungary, you will most likely need a Hungarian VAT number. This number is used for invoicing and taxation purposes: to put it simply, it is what identifies you as a company (or a freelancer) at the Tax Authority. It is not to be confused with the tax ID, which is what …
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KIVA is a tax for small businesses in Hungary. As opposed to running an LLC and paying the “regular” taxes (9% corporate tax and various other taxes, especially on payroll), the 11% rate of KIVA includes corporate tax, social contribution tax and vocational training levy. This, combined with how the tax base is calculated, makes …
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Have you heard about double taxation? The expression may sound intimidating: paying taxes once is just about enough, right? Luckily, double taxation is not too frequent, but it is important to be familiar with the mechanism. In this blog post, we explain the basics. When does double taxation apply? If you work in your country …
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Are you planning to purchase real estate in Hungary? You should be aware of a cost that will not be included in the contract: property tax. This blog post explains what you need to know if you would like to avoid an unpleasant surprise from the tax authority after buying your dream home. What is …
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Do you own, manage or do business with multiple SMEs in Hungary? They may be considered affiliated undertakings, which can affect taxation depending on the circumstances. The regulation seems complex, but Helpers Finance is here to help. In this blog post, we explain all you need to know. What is an affiliated undertaking? In Hungary, …
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Imagine that you are at Budapest Airport, waiting at the customs check and about to leave Hungary. As a non-EU resident, you are entitled to value added tax refund after your purchases made in the European Union. However, the conditions are quite complex. The regulation (see the European Commission’s website for more information) focuses on …
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The recent changes to regulations have increased the minimum wage in Hungary by 4%. The guaranteed minimum salary, another type of minimum pay, has also grown by the same amount. In this blog post, we explain how this affects your accounting.
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