Category: Accounting and Finance

Flat-rate taxation costs in Hungary 2023

Flat-rate taxation costs: a comprehensive guide for freelancers in Hungary

Wednesday, 18 January, 2023

Flat-rate taxation (or “átalányadó”) is currently the most popular tax regime among freelancers with a relatively low annual revenue. It is not as straightforward as KATA, but it is still simple and low cost compared to other tax regimes.

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2023 tax changes in Hungary

2023 tax changes in Hungary

Wednesday, 11 January, 2023

Are you an expat living, working, or doing business in Hungary? Then it is best if you keep an eye on changes to regulations in case any of them are relevant to you.

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Salaries and payroll taxes Hungary 2023

Salaries and payroll taxes in 2023, Hungary

Wednesday, 4 January, 2023

With the ca. 15% increase to minimum wages in Hungary, you must make sure that the salaries you pay your employees are still above the required minimum, and adjust salaries and labor contracts as necessary.

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Duty-free shopping and VAT refund in Hungary

Duty-free shopping and VAT refund in Hungary

Wednesday, 31 August, 2022

Non-EU residents visiting the EU have the option to avoid paying VAT on their purchases in Hungary. This is possible either by shopping duty-free at an airport, or by making purchases at regular stores and reclaiming VAT upon leaving the EU.

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U.S. cancels double taxation treaty with Hungary

U.S. cancels double taxation treaty with Hungary

Thursday, 28 July, 2022

On 8 July 2022, the U.S. officially notified Hungary that it was unilaterally terminating the double taxation treaty between the two countries. But what does that mean exactly, and what to expect?

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SZÉP card in Hungary in 2022

SZÉP card in Hungary in 2022

Wednesday, 20 July, 2022

SZÉP card is the most popular form of fringe benefits in Hungary. It can normally be used for recreational activities, but because of the pandemic, some alterations were introduced. Among these, users were allowed to use the SZÉP card for buying foodstuff as well – with July that has come to an end.

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KATA changes introduced in the middle of the year

KATA changes introduced in the middle of the year

Wednesday, 13 July, 2022

On 12 July 2022, just one day after its proposal, the Hungarian Parliament has accepted the new KATA law that will affect more than 430,000 taxpayers in Hungary, most of who will no longer be eligible for this tax regime starting from 1 September.

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Vacation in Hungary

Vacation in Hungary from the employer’s point of view

Thursday, 9 June, 2022

Summer is here, and most people choose this season to go on a vacation in Hungary. But how do summer leaves work at a Hungarian company? Read on to find out.

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banking in Hungary

Banking in Hungary

Friday, 1 April, 2022

These days, banking is made simple through online platforms and mobile phone apps. But how exactly does money transfer work in Hungary? What is IBAN, SWIFT, and OBA?

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Salaries and payroll taxes in Hungary in 2022

Salaries and payroll taxes in 2022, Hungary

Thursday, 6 January, 2022

The minimum wage has been raised to HUF 200,000 gross, while the social contribution tax has been reduced to 13%. At the same time, personal income tax for persons younger than 25 has been abolished.

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