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Stay informed on business and immigration in Hungary

In our line of business, it is essential to stay up-to-date on regulations and trends, and to keep track of changes in immigration and corporate law. As a Helpers client, you will never miss out on an opportunity or experience delays because of outdated information. Sign up for our newsletter and receive a monthly summary of our top news.

Our blog contains news on immigration law and programs, business and taxation changes, as well as practical advice on various aspects of doing business and living in Hungary. We work hard to post about any relevant new information within hours, making the Helpers blog an essential resource. We also react to frequently asked questions by clients and partners, so please use the search function or the keyword filter below. And if you still have questions, contact us!

Help us create an expert resource for employers and HR specialists

April 30, 2025 Residence Permit, Staffing Solutions, Work Permit

While the Helpers website is already a great resource regarding residency and work permit applications in Hungary, we have decided to build a new website that would be dedicated to the needs of employers and HR specialists who would like to bring foreign employees to Hungary, available in English and Hungarian. Now we need your input to make it as useful to you as possible.

Executive employees at your Hungarian company

March 12, 2025 Staffing Solutions

At any business, an executive is a person responsible for successful operation – either of one department, or the entire business. In line with this, the rights and obligations of executive employees are different from those of regular employees, and this should be reflected in their labor contracts.

Fringe benefits in Hungary – Cafeteria 2025

January 22, 2025 Accounting and Finance, Business Planning, Business Solutions, Staffing Solutions

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.

Salaries and payroll taxes in 2025, Hungary

December 11, 2024 Accounting and Finance, Staffing Solutions

Just like every year, minimum wages are being adjusted as of 1 January 2025 so employees can receive a living wage. While employment related taxes do not change, the family tax benefit is increased, and fringe benefits are expanded.

Bank holidays in Hungary 2025

December 5, 2024 Staffing Solutions

When you operate a business in Hungary, you should be aware of the various public holidays and other special days during the course of the year. On and around holidays employees will want to go on a holiday more, while wage supplements also apply. In Hungary, there are 13 bank holidays every year, while in 2025 there will be 3 working Saturdays.

Yearly company retreat boosts productivity at Helpers

September 25, 2024 Staffing Solutions

The Helpers Team is going away for the weekend for a company retreat. We will be doing some team building to make sure we can work together as smooth as possible. In line with this, the Helpers Office will be closed from Thursday late afternoon. See you on Monday!

Bank holidays in Hungary in 2024

January 12, 2024 Staffing Solutions

Learn about all the holidays and special days when your business is supposed to be closed, or when special wage supplements need to be provided to employees working on these occasions.

Heating at the office – winter work safety in Hungary

October 5, 2023 Business Planning, Business Solutions, Commercial real estate, Staffing Solutions

While fall is warm and mild this year, we are already in the season where heaters will inevitably be switched on all over Hungary. Since temperature is an essential element of an appropriate working environment, heating at the office will play an important role in the health as well as the productivity of your employees.

New guest worker law creates new route to Hungarian residency

July 5, 2023 Residence Permit, Staffing Solutions, Work Permit

Hungary is introducing a new type of residency starting from 1 November 2023. In specific cases, third country nationals who will be employed in Hungary may apply for guest worker residency instead of the combined residency and work permit. They can expect a simplified procedure, while they will be losing some perks.

Air-conditioning at the office – Summer work safety in Hungary

June 7, 2023 Business Planning, Business Solutions, Commercial real estate, Staffing Solutions

Summer is on us, which means air-conditioning is being turned on in most offices and other places of business – and the temperature of the work environment affects the health as well as the productivity of the work force.