Starting a business in Hungary
Starting a business, i.e., formatting a company in Hungary takes just a few days, including VAT registration, making Hungary one of the last countries where EU tax numbers are issued automatically. This, together with the 9% corporate tax, offers excellent business and investment
opportunities in Hungary for foreign nationals looking for cost-effective solutions or establishing a headquarters in a European country to suit their needs.
Why choose Hungary?
- Quick and easy company formation: company registration in 4-5 days
- Low corporate tax: the 9% corporate tax rate is one of the lowest in Europe
- Immediate EU tax number issuance: no waiting, no special requirements
- With low initial capital, no upfront payment is required
- Cost-effective company formation and maintenance
- Central location in the heart of the European Union with excellent infrastructure
- A visa or residence permit is easily obtainable for citizens of any nationality
Dr. Hernádi Law Firm provides full support for starting a company. Our basic package includes company formation, registration fees, VAT registration, bank account opening, and basic accounting services. Depending on where and with what ownership structure you wish to establish your company, we can handle the whole process by proxy. Ask our colleagues about the relevant requirements!
OUR PRICES
Choose the company formation package that best suits your business goals and current situation! All our offers include all the elements required for incorporation, so you don’t have to worry about hidden costs.
Registration time: up to 4-5 working days after signing
Package 1: EUR 1200
It is suitable if the company has its own registered address and the managing director can read the company’s official Hungarian documents and can independently handle the client gate (“Ügyfélkapu”) registration.
- Company Formation
- Fee-free company formation
- Local and EU tax numbers
- Assistance with opening a bank account
- Documentation in English and Hungarian
- Tax identification number and social security number for the managing director
- Chamber registration
Package 2: EUR 2150
It is suitable if the managing director can independently handle the company gate registration.
In addition to the services included in Package 1, the following are included:
Client gate registration: accompanying the managing director to the registry office (“Okmányirodába”) and assisting with registering at the e-government portal, which is essential for Hungarian company accounting
English-language company certificate: confirming the existence of the company in Hungary, which often necessary for negotiating with foreign business partners.
Package 3: EUR 2340
In addition to the services included in Package 2, the following are included:
- Complex correspondence forwarding and mail handling for one year: receiving and opening incoming mails and forwarding them to the company’s accountant or the CEO as needed, accompanied by an English summary with instructions for further action, if necessary.
This package is ideal for foreign business owners who need help interpreting Hungarian documents from local authorities and responding appropriately but do not wish to employ an assistant solely for this purpose.
