Business planning

20+

years of experience

10+

languages spoken

150+

countries

Established in 2005, HELPERS is Hungary’s leading provider of comprehensive business and personal services for international clients.

Learn about the local market and plan your activity before launching your business. This way you can avoid unnecessary risks and better allocate your budgets. Whether you want to just scan the sector, analyze competition, or get detailed financial projections, we are here to collect all the information and contacts you need to get started. For more information, please check out our brochure.

20+

years of experience

10+

languages spoken

150+

countries

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Our market research and business planning services range from a first scan of a sector through an analysis of the competition to detailed financial projections, all at prices affordable for small to medium-size businesses. Whether you’re looking to relocate your business or start a brand-new one, we are here to collect all the information and contacts you need to get started.

Premium Business Planning

This premium business service is for foreign business owners starting a long term business in Hungary. When you are planning to make a large investment, you will need to know the local market, have good connections, and make sure all necessary resources are available. The detailed business planning provided by Helpers takes care of all the above, focusing on the factors that really matter to you, so that your idea will surely work out.

Our premium product includes professional and thoughtful planning in marketing, sales, finance, risk management, HR and operational management, and gives you comprehensive guidance and assistance in how to put your high level business ideas into practice. With the involvement of experienced, hand-picked professional partners from various fields of business, you will receive a blueprint to launching your business, with detailed calculations and selected providers.

For more information, please find our brochure HERE.

Business Plan for Residency Application

For non-EU citizens running a business in Hungary it is mandatory to submit a business plan along with the resident permit or long-stay visa application.

We specialize in writing business plans specifically for supporting residency applications. Thanks to our experience of more than 20 years in this field, we have a sound knowledge of which personal and business aspects are considered by the Hungarian Immigration Office, what actions need to be taken in order to comply with local regulations, and how you can secure a positive decision for yourself – the way hundreds of businessmen have already done so with our assistance.

Pricing

Starting from EUR 800 +VAT. Contact us for an individual quote.

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.

Reviews

What our clients say

Kogan K

I highly recommend Helpers Hungary for their efficiency and professionalism. They helped me set up my company and open a corporate bank account smoothly. The entire process of company registration took only 5 days! I would especially like to thank Dr. Norbert, our lawyer, for his high level of professionalism and kind attitude. He was extremely patient, explained everything clearly, and was simply a pleasure to work with. Big thanks also to Katya, who was incredibly sweet, welcoming, and provided wonderful support during our meetings. I am also very grateful to Emilia for her prompt and patient replies to all my emails. This is a very serious, reliable, and efficient agency. One important thing to keep in mind: Despite the fact that the company has a Russian version of their website, do not expect support or accompaniment in Russian during the actual process. We were under the impression that a Russian-speaking staff member would assist us at the meetings, but that was not the case. Russian was only used during the very initial stage of correspondence. Everything else is strictly in English. Overall, we are very satisfied with the results and grateful for their help. If you are comfortable communicating in English, this is an excellent choice!
Shahadat H

I reached out to Helpers Hungary in January 2026 to assist with forming a company in Hungary and applying for Hungarian residency. From the very beginning, they responded promptly and provided clear, detailed information to all my inquiries. I would especially like to highlight Tala Shalati, who was incredibly supportive in addressing all my concerns and questions. As the process progressed, I had the opportunity to work with Dr. Norbert, Emília, Krisztián, Kátya, Botond, Tímea, and László. Each of them has been highly professional, responsive, and efficient in ensuring that everything moved forward smoothly. With their assistance, my company has now been successfully established, and I am currently in the process of applying for my residence permit. So far, my experience with Helpers Hungary has been excellent, and I would highly recommend their services.
Stephen r. N

Anna and her team at Helpers Hungary went out if their way to help us navigate the visa process here. It was amazing. From not existing in the system despite receiving 2 letters overseas to vote for the previous government to our lost marriage registration to securing our 5 year permit, Helpers was responsive, helpful and easy to work with. S & W
Rob H

I first would like to say that I am old school, I believe that if you want something done right, you do it yourself. However, I could not possibly navigate the complexities of obtaining Hungarian citizenship on my own, this is where I placed my complete trust in Helpers Hungary. Benedek, Renata and Reka are the experts that handled my case flawlessly, from start to finish every question and concern I had was promptly and professionally addressed. If you want the best, you need Helpers Hungary, I can’t recommend them enough, I am so glad they handled my case and they definitely will be handling my children’s journey for their Hungarian citizenship too.
Katie R

I worked with Hungary Helpers to obtain my Hungarian citizenship and I’m so grateful I did. My mother fled Hungary in 1956 and passed away when I was young. I had always wanted to pursue citizenship in her honor but had very little information or documentation to start with. The team was incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and patient, guiding me through every step of the process. Today I have my Hungarian passport and am officially a citizen. It means so much to me. Thank you to the entire team!

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

What is the main point of the business plan in a residency application, and what determines its price?

The business plan is an obligatory part of the residency application, and it must show (via precise market information, financial calculations and supporting documents) that:

the company is viable and its plans are realistic
the director (i.e. the applicant) is capable of running the company successfully
the director’s full-time presence in Hungary is required for the company’s operations
the company will produce enough profit to support its own operations as well as the livelihood of the applicant (and the dependents of the applicant, if any)

When providing a quote for the business plan, we take into consideration the amount and quality of the input provided by the director and the amount of market research we will have to carry out in order to produce a quality business plan. If the business plan is not properly researched and the data/assumptions included in it are not realistic, this will put the application at risk; further, it will be very difficult to implement the business plan, which will cause problems when the resident permit needs to be renewed. Because of this, we can only undertake the preparation of the business plan and assume responsibility for its acceptance by the consulate or immigration authority if proper background research has been conducted by the applicant or by us.

Can you help me find a business idea? Or business partners?

The main business idea or business concept for your Hungarian company usually has to come from you. You have to make sure the business is designed in such a way that you are able to run it successfully and you have all the required resources for this. Otherwise, we will end up making unrealistic projections in the business plan. At the same time, of course we can help you make your basic business idea more precise, find the required information, contacts, partners, staff or other resources, and provide the local know-how to convert your idea into a concrete plan.

I don’t know too much about the Hungarian market. How can I start a business here?

If you are not pressed for time, we recommend that you spend a few months (with our help) on market research – once you have a basic idea or several ideas, we can investigate the feasibility of these ideas and advise on the implementation. This way, we can ensure that the business is set up in the optimal way for you. Alternatively, if you are interested in starting immediately, we can assist you in finding you business opportunities, e.g. a local company that is already in with local partners. (This way you will also become eligible for residency.) Usually this solution requires between EUR 80K and 200K investment so it’s more costly but in some ways less risky than starting your own business from scratch.

Why do I need a business plan consultant in Hungary?

Although Hungary is an extremely business-friendly nation, with reasonable requirements that are relatively easy to meet, it is important to get your business plan right. The authorities will consider all aspects of your business plan when deciding whether to grant or extend your Hungarian resident permit. You must provide documentation to support your claims, and demonstrate that your business is realistic, compliant with all regulations, and has a reasonable chance for success. To be sure that your business plan is written in a manner that will satisfy the authorities, it is best to work with a local Hungarian consultant.

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