Whether you already have a company in Hungary or you are planning to register one, this information on the corporation tax rate is crucial to understand your finances in 2017.
From the 1st of January 2017, Hungary has lowered its corporation tax rate to 9%, making it the lowest business tax in Europe. During the previous system until the end of 2016, the government taxed companies at a rate of 10% on profits up to HUF 500 M (EUR 1.7 M) and 19% on profits above that threshold. Now a single band has been introduced applying equally to all businesses with a flat rate of 9%.
The new corporation tax rate has a great impact on the finances of small businesses, but has brought an even larger tax reduction for large corporations, as seen in the chart below:
| For small businesses | Profit before taxes | |
2016 | 2017 | |
| Revenue | 650 000 EUR | 650 000 EUR |
| Costs | 520 000 EUR | 520 000 EUR |
| Profit before taxes | 130 000 EUR | 130 000 EUR |
| Corporation tax | 13 000 EUR | 11 700 EUR |
| Taxes reduced by | 1 300 EUR | |
And…
| For big corporations | Profit before taxes | |
2016 | 2017 | |
| Revenue | 8 000 000 EUR | 8 000 000 EUR |
| Costs | 6 300 000 EUR | 6 300 000 EUR |
| Profit before taxes | 1 700 000 EUR | 1 700 000 EUR |
| Corporation tax | 177 839 EUR | 153 000 EUR |
| Taxes reduced by | 24 839 EUR | |
As you can see, the more profit your corporation makes, the more you can save on operation your company in Hungary.
Helpers Hungary offers comprehensive solutions for setting up and managing Hungarian businesses, specializing in assisting international entrepreneurs and businessmen. Contact us for further information and let our tax advisors assist you with better understanding your corporate finances in Hungary.
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