HELPERS offers the most comprehensive, full-service business and immigration solutions on the Hungarian market. Most of our services are priced as convenient packages, including everything you will need in order to achieve your goals in Hungary.
Our company formation, business / investment immigration packages, translation fees and hourly rates are formulated in a way that makes them cost-effective and affordable while enabling us to provide you top-notch service. Read our rate cards below, and contact us for a tailored quote!
Our START-UP and YEAR-ONE package for EUR 2,500 (+ VAT if applicable) includes the following:
Start-up services:
Year-one services:
Time frame for company registration: complete within 2-3 days of signing
This start-up package covers everything that is compulsory for the company at the start. Additionally, all Hungarian companies must have accountancy at all times, so we require clients to either sign up for accountancy with us, or appoint their own locally licensed accountant. We provide clients with detailed cost calculations for ongoing expenses (accounting, taxes, invoicing software license, and any additional business support services required) in advance if needed.
Accounting rates are based on your company’s business activity and volume, although all our packages include the work of an English-speaking, certified accountant, representation at the tax authority in case of inspections, and liability insurance to cover potential accounting errors. Some activities may be considered high-risk and incur higher accounting fees. At the same time, we do our best to offer cost effective solutions to clients and will be happy to work with your staff to share the workload in an optimal way. Here are some basic price categories:
Inactive package (size “XS”) – paid quarterly: EUR 100/month, i.e., EUR 300/quarter (+VAT if applicable)
Active packages (size “S” through “XL”) – paid quarterly: starting from EUR 190/month, i.e. EUR 570/quarter (+VAT if applicable)
The minimum payment term is 3 months in advance. We offer discounts for pre-payment of 6 or 12 months’ service.
Please click here to download our full price list or contact us for a consultation and to receive a tailored quote!
Registered seat and mail processing/forwarding service:
EUR 1,000/year (+VAT if applicable)
Our basic virtual office service (including a central Budapest address with mail forwarding and processing by Helpers staff) can be supplemented with secretarial service or other back office services. We also offer preferential rates for package orders including more than one service.
Premium business plans and market research projects are priced based on a list of research questions and objectives provided by the client before the start. We understand that with all the costs of launching a new business or project, it can be difficult to allocate funds for market research and the temptation can be great to reduce cost by finding ‘free’ information through internet search or informal sources. In our experience, however, such short-cuts rarely pay off, and therefore we will try and work with you to meet your budget while also providing the essential information and contacts you need.
Business plans for residency application: EUR 800-1200 (+VAT if applicable)
All our services are priced on an as-needed basis, with no hidden and unnecessary extras.
We offer project-based payment options for one-time, well-defined tasks like acquiring a particular business license, researching and drawing up a business plan, finding a suitable partner, recruiting staff, or setting up an office or warehouse.
For on-going support such as back office and secretarial services, financial controlling and planning, HR monitoring and consulting, sales representation or customer service, our clients can choose between pay-as-you-go (hourly) rates or flat monthly retainer fees.
For retainer contracts, we usually structure our prices in the following way:
Start-up costs:
On-going costs:
Trial period: We recommend a three-month starting period with higher supervision and guidance for your employees, after which we negotiate and settle into a routine cooperation.
Staff search and selection: starting from one month’s gross wage (including basic labor contract)
Supervision by Helpers staff: EUR 25/hour (+VAT if applicable)
Supervision by Helpers management: EUR 40-60/hour (+VAT if applicable)
Legal assistance: EUR 120/hour (+VAT if applicable)
Please note that most of our recruitment and HR-related work is priced on a project basis, and tailored to each client’s requirements. To get the best possible rate and solution, consult one of our account managers!
We offer our web design and marketing services in two packages. By choosing either service package you will surely get the following:
Standard package: EUR 790 + VAT
Advanced package: EUR 990 + VAT
For a more transparent table, please check out our brochure here.
In case you wish to build a more complex website, you can still count on us. Our devoted team can assist you with content development based on your input (e.g. product descriptions, introduction of your team, client testimonials, FAQ, etc.). Moreover, the international team of the Helpers translation agency can convert your website into a multilingual platform for the convenience of your customers.
Other marketing materials such as leaflets, banners, promotional gifts also available upon request. If you can think it, we can make it happen. Of course, all the above listed services are available separately. Ask for a tailored quote now!
The price of our business translation services covers not only the translation itself provided by a native speaker professional, but also editing and proofreading by another native speaker colleague to guarantee excellent quality. Moreover, it covers the expert project coordination to make sure we can always meet your deadlines.
The price of the translation is calculated based on source words, that is, how many words your document contains. General translation price varies depending on the language from EUR 0.10 to EUR 0.18 / source word (+VAT) – please see our rate card here. Another factor is how much special knowledge a translation needs; specialized translation e.g. legal, medical, etc. may cost more.
Discounts on our business translation services are available for regular customers and for orders of large volume. Send us your document in an editable format, and ask for a tailored quote!
Full-service package price EUR 4,990 (+VAT if applicable) including:
Additional related services:
Residency Renewal
Please contact us to receive a comprehensive price quote!
Investment (to be returned at the end of the 5-year term): EUR 300,000
One-time processing fee for the whole family: EUR 60,000
Financing options may also be available for you – speak to one of our consultants!
HELPERS exclusive offer:
The Hungarian Residency Bond Program is currently suspended. For other options on obtaining European residency/citizenship, please visit NewResidency.com, where you can see the offers by country.
The most common types of permits and other documents requested are:
Immigration and residency:
Resident permit/Long-term visa (non-EU, no gainful activity): EUR 600 (+VAT)
Registration card (EU): EUR 180 (+VAT)
Citizenship application: EUR 2,000 (+ VAT)
Address registration: EUR 100 (+VAT)
Driving license localization: EUR 300 (+VAT) (+the actual translation cost)
Employment and work visa:
Work permit & resident permit*: EUR 900 (+VAT)
Social security card: EUR 100 (+VAT)
Tax number: EUR 100 (+VAT)
Opening bank account: EUR 100 (+VAT)
* As of January 2014, there is a single permit that unites what were formerly known as work permit and residency for employment purposes. As such, clients seeking to settle in Hungary for the purposes of employment will need only this one procedure.
In addition, we also offer some of these residency solutions in packages. Click here to find out more about residency through business ownership (business immigration).
If you are looking for something that is not on the list above, contact us for a tailored quote!
Work permit & resident permit*: EUR 900 (+VAT)
Social security card: EUR 100 (+VAT)
Tax number: EUR 100 (+VAT)
Opening personal bank account: EUR 100 (+VAT)
* As of January 2014, there is a single permit that unites what were formerly known as work permit and residency for employment purposes. As such, clients seeking to settle in Hungary for the purposes of employment will need only this one procedure.
Non-EU residency application, including family unification / student visa: EUR 600 (+VAT if applicable)
Tax number: EUR 100 (+VAT if applicable)
Social security number: EUR 100 (+VAT if applicable)
Full-service packages for students, including assistance with university selection and application, travel and housing arrangements: between EUR 850 and EUR 1,500 (+VAT if applicable).
For families applying for residency together, we offer significant package discounts.
Click here to learn about our other residency options, or here to find out about our personal assistance service!
When you consult with us about the nature of assistance you need, we’ll be happy to find the best solution for you whether it is hourly assistance, a weekly or monthly retainer contract, or a project-based arrangement.
Our basic personal assistance service costs EUR 25 (+VAT) per hour, and is available in the following discounted packages:
Prepaid packages:
10 hours good for two months: EUR 225 (+VAT)
20 hours good for four months: EUR 425 (+VAT)
30 hours good for six months: EUR 600 (+VAT)
Here, the minimum unit is one hour, and we ask for a 48-hour notice for any task.
Single blocks of hours:
3 hours: EUR 75 (+VAT)
5 hours: EUR 120 (+VAT)
10 hours: EUR 200 (+VAT)
The blocks should be used up over one day, and we’re happy to assist at a 24-hour notice.
Emergency (same-day) assistance: EUR 40 (+VAT) per hour.
Jobs requiring specialized expertise (e.g. legal, financial) or professional interpreting skills: based on the type of job EUR 40 to 80 (+VAT) per hour. Please ask about your specific requirements.
Driver + assistant service: EUR 250 (+VAT) per day (including vehicle no rental needed)
Our franchise service is available to existing business clients already operating a Hungarian company through Helpers, and also to new clients looking for a lucrative business idea. Our pricing is tailored to both, so you can minimize your risk and get the most out of your budget.
Price: EUR 6,000 (+VAT if applicable)
Price: EUR 1,000 (+VAT if applicable)
Includes:
Milestone: choice of 2 franchise options by client
Special offer:
Company formation & franchise package – save EUR 1,000:
Set up a new Hungarian company through Helpers through our company formation service, and receive the initial franchise consultation free of charge!
Price: EUR 5,000 (+VAT if applicable)
Includes:
Milestone: decision to go ahead with detailed business planning, location search and negotiation / legalities
Special offer:
Franchise & business immigration package – save EUR 2,500:
Buy a franchise through Helpers and we will handle the residency procedure for you and your family free of charge!
The discount also applies for our existing clients who have established and currently manage their Hungarian company with us.
Price: EUR 8,000 to EUR 25,000 (+VAT if applicable); depending on the investment category
Includes:
When buying an apartment or a house through Helpers, you will pay only a success fee (and obligatory costs like legal and administrative fees). Click here for details!
Similarly to residential property, our fee is based on a successful deal – while we can also provide you additional services to support your procedure. Read more at this link.
We do not leave you on your own even after you’ve bought a property – look in the property management section for our various packages and rates, most of which are available to clients buying a property with our assistance at a discount.
For a detailed quote or cost calculation, you’re always welcome to contact us and ask for a free consultation!
Crucially, you pay nothing until a deal is finalized and signed — and before you commit, we will calculate the total cost for you.
Your costs will be made up of the following:
Success fee (payable only if a deal is finalized): 2% of the purchase price
Legal fees: max. 1% of the investment
Registration tax: 4% of the investment
Purchase licenses, documents: EUR 200 (+VAT if applicable)
If you would like to get an estimate of the cost structure in advance, please consult with our investment advisor!
Additional services for property buyers:
If you’re buying a property through Helpers, you become eligible for significant discounts on our property management packages — please click here for details.
Our services are priced based on the value of the investment and the complexity of the legal and licensing procedure.
Crucially, you pay nothing until a deal is finalized and signed – and before you commit, we will calculate the total cost for you.
Your costs will be made up of the following:
Success fee (payable only if a deal is finalized): 1-3% of the investment
Legal fees: max. 1% of the investment
Registration tax: 4% of the investment
Purchase licenses, documents: EUR 200 (+VAT if applicable)
If you would like to get an estimate of the cost structure in advance, please consult with our investment advisor!
Price: EUR 240 (+VAT if applicable)
Includes:
Price: EUR 420 (+VAT if applicable)
Includes:
Monthly fee: 12% of the rent
Includes:
Monthly fee: 35% of the total income
Includes:
Price: EUR 25/hour (+VAT if applicable)
You may require some additional services that are not included in the packages above. We are happy to help you with anything, please find some ideas below:
Discounts and special offers:
If you buy your property through Helpers, you will receive our Starting Package free of charge!
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