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Real Estate Residency through Business Ownership

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

Between the cancellation of Hungary’s earlier “residency bond” program and the introduction of the new Golden Visa in late 2024, it was not possible to get residency in Hungary through direct investment. As Hungary’s top expert in business immigration, we designed a service package enabling clients to acquire property through their local company and become eligible for business residency. While many clients will find the Golden Visa easier and more straightforward, for others, acquiring and managing real estate as a business activity might still be preferable.

Uniquely in Hungary, Helpers offers expertise on the full range of business and investment residency options currently available, including the current Golden Visa. Please contact us for a free consultation.

20+

years of experience

10+

languages spoken

150+

countries we have clients from

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Helpers offers all types of residency options through business or investment. Please explore the pages below or contact us for more information.

Read more about the new Hungarian investment residency program (Golden Visa). Click here.
For updates on the Golden Visa program and other immigration and business news, visit our blog.
To read more about our business residency program, click here.

How to acquire business residency through real estate investment

This option involves acquiring and managing property through a local business, so it is essentially a type of business immigration. If you are interested in the Golden Visa, which offers residency through direct investment into a real estate fund, please visit our Golden Visa page.

Pricing

Investment: purchase of at least two apartments, ca. EUR 300,000 in total.

Company setup and one year maintenance, administration, legal and personal assistance by Helpers: EUR 13,990 including:

Company formation, registration, and bank account opening assistance
First year accountancy and registered office / mail administration for the company
Developing a solid business plan

Property search to find the best properties
Comprehensive legal assistance for the purchase
Residency application for you and your family

Exclusively through Helpers, there is now a fast and easy way for you to become an EU resident through investment in Hungarian real estate. This program is similar to well-known programs available in Spain or Portugal – but it costs much less, and the processing time is much shorter.

Investment: purchase of at least two apartments, ca. EUR 300,000 in total
Company setup and one year maintenance, administration, legal and personal assistance by Helpers: EUR 13,990

Processing time: ca. 3 months

Main Steps

Set up a company

Hungarian company formation is the fastest and simplest in the European Union, as it takes only 4-5 business days, and whatever nationality you are, you will need only a document of identification – mostly your passport. You have to travel to Hungary only for the company bank account opening, and you can start your activity right away. Your main activity will be property management (as the income of your company will come from renting the property you purchase), but through your company and automatically granted EU VAT number you will also be able to do other forms of business in Hungary and in the EU if you wish to.

Purchase real estate

Your business activity will mainly consist of renting the real estate you purchased. To make your business feasible, you will be required to buy property that is likely to attract reliable tenants. In Hungary (and Budapest) there are various kinds of real estate, from apartments in historical buildings to flats in block buildings. With the help of our extensive network, we will help you choose the (at least two pieces of) real estate that will make the best turnover for you.

Apply for residency

If you are running a successful business and have steady income in Hungary, you become eligible for residency. A solid business plan will confirm the viability of your company and support your residency application. Moreover, if you are already a resident, you can bring along your family (your spouse and underage children).

Naturally, we will guide and help you through every step.

Reviews

What our clients say

Flip y

I started Hungary golden visa process couple of months back.From my very first email to the moment all my residency requirements were completed, working with this team was a seamless experience. They responded quickly, explained every step clearly, and always told me exactly what documents I needed and when. The process can feel overwhelming, but they kept everything organized and made it stress-free. They were patient with all my questions, honest about timelines, and handled every issue. I never felt lost or left waiting for answers. A special thank you to Tala and Dorka, whose professionalism, dedication, and support made all the difference. I would highly recommend them to anyone going through a Golden visa process. Five stars, without hesitation!
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!
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.
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
John K

I reached out to Helpers Hungary in March of 2024 to find out if I was eligible to become a Hungarian Citizen through Hungary’s egyszerűsített honosítás (simplified naturalization) program. A few months earlier I had started researching my family tree and recently discovered I had living relatives in Hungary that I did not know about and thought this would be a nice way to honor my mother’s side of the family; also the possibility of having an EU passport was a very nice side benefit. I found out I was eligible and went though the initial consultation where I asked a ton of questions and found out they were able to help with everything from translating English-language birth certificates into Hungarian, finding my grandmother’s Hungarian birth certificate, filling out the cumbersome application forms and even recommending Hungarian Language Solutions for learning how to speak Hungarian. My grandparents, while born and raised in Hungary, spoke German so I never heard any Hungarian other than “paprika” and “palacsinta”. I had my interview at the Hungarian Consulate in New York in July 2025 and received my Hungarian Citizenship in March 2026. Learning the language is difficult enough and having Helpers Hungary focusing on most of the “grunt work”, allowed me to quickly focus on learning Hungarian.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Who can buy an apartment in Hungary?

Any foreigner can buy a residential property in Hungary but buyers who are not EU nationals require a license, which we are happy to acquire for you as part of our service.

If I want to sell my property later on, what costs will I have?

In case of selling real estate, personal income tax must be paid on the income from the sale. The domestic personal income tax rate on property sales is 15 %, but the amount of required tax depends on several factors. Over time, the tax gradually decreases, and after 5 years it becomes 0. Please contact us for details.

How long will the process of buying an apartment take?

Once you have found a flat you like, you make a down payment and we start the application for the purchase license, which typically takes 5-6 weeks.

How can I be sure that I’m buying a property that will be easy and profitable to rent out?

If you buy your property through us, we will advise you on the rental potential as well. But we are also happy to help you find the best option if you already own a place!

What are my rights as a landlord in Hungary, and how can I protect myself against problematic tenants?

By employing our services from the start, you can ensure that all contracts and insurances are designed to protect your interests in case of any problems.

How long do I have to maintain my company?

As operating the company and receiving a steady income is the basis of your residency, you have to maintain the company as long as you wish to maintain your Hungarian residence permit. The company must own real estate throughout its operation, but you are allowed to sell the original properties and buy different ones. You are also free to sell the properties and liquidate your company at any time if you do not wish to maintain your residency or plan to apply for it on a different basis.

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