For business
Company registration in Hungary
We set up your company (Kft.) in Hungary from start to finish: from choosing the legal form and preparing documents to tax numbers and a bank account. We explain everything in English and accompany you in person — including at the bank.
corporate tax — one of the lowest in the EU
court registration once documents are ready
minimum share capital of a Kft.
foreign ownership with no restrictions
Why Hungary
An EU company with one of the lowest tax rates
A Hungarian company gives you access to the entire EU market, a clear tax system and the option to run your business remotely. For owners and managers it can also be a basis for a residence permit.
9% corporate tax
A flat corporate tax rate — one of the lowest in the European Union. Small companies can choose the KIVA regime (10%), which replaces corporate tax and social contribution tax.
Access to the EU market
A Hungarian company receives an EU VAT number and can work with clients and partners in every EU country.
Foreigners — no restrictions
Founders and directors can be citizens of any country. No local partner or residency is needed to register.
Remote management
Registration can be done by power of attorney. You mainly need to come in person to open a bank account.
Path to a residence permit
Your own company can be a basis for a residence permit for the owner or director — see the Business immigration page.
Everything in one place
Registration, registered address, accountant, bank and interpreter — no need to look for separate providers.
Business forms
Which company form to choose
Most entrepreneurs choose a Kft. — a limited liability company. Other forms are needed in special cases; we will help you choose during the consultation.
| Form | Minimum capital | When it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Kft. (limited liability company) | 3 000 000 Ft | The most popular form for small and medium-sized businesses. Liability is limited to the contribution. |
| Zrt. (private limited company) | 5 000 000 Ft | For companies with several investors and growth plans. |
| Branch (fióktelep) | not required | For a foreign company that wants to operate fully in Hungary under its own name. |
| Representative office | not required | For non-commercial activities only: marketing and partner relations. Sales are not allowed. |
What is included
What we do for you
- Consultation: company form, tax regime, business activities
- Checking and choosing the company name
- Preparing the articles of association with a Hungarian lawyer
- Registered address in Budapest under contract — if you have no premises of your own
- Electronic filing with the Court of Registration
- Hungarian and EU tax numbers
- Registration on the Ügyfélkapu and Cégkapu e-government portals
- Personal tax number for the director
- Accompanying and interpreting when opening a bank account
- Finding an accountant, registration with the Chamber of Commerce
By law, the registration application is filed by a Hungarian lawyer — we work with trusted partner lawyers and manage the whole process for you.
How it works
Five steps to a working company
Consultation and plan
We discuss your business and choose the company form, tax regime and business activities under the TEÁOR classification, and sort out the registered address — it is mandatory: a contract with an address provider, an office lease or the owner’s consent for an apartment will do.
Documents
We prepare the articles of association and supporting documents. If you are not in Hungary, we arrange a power of attorney — notarised with an apostille, or through a consulate.
Registration
The lawyer files the application with the Court of Registration electronically. Once the documents are ready, the company usually receives its registration number within 1–3 working days; by law the court decides within 15 working days.
Tax numbers and portals
Together with registration the company receives a tax number (and an EU VAT number if needed). We obtain the director’s tax number and access to the e-government portals.
Bank and accounting
We accompany you to the bank and interpret at the meeting, and the share capital is paid in. We connect you with an accountant — bookkeeping is required from the company’s first day.
What you will need
Documents and details
- Passports of the founders and director
- Residential addresses of the founders and director
- 2–3 options for the company name
- Description of the company’s activities
- Share distribution among the founders
- For a corporate founder — a registry extract with an apostille and translation
- Power of attorney if you set up the company remotely
Opening a bank account
Hungarian banks carry out thorough checks on new companies, especially those with non-EU owners, and the final decision is always the bank’s.
That is why we assess your situation before registration and choose a suitable bank in advance — so your company is not left without an account.
Costs and taxes
What it costs to run a company
Mandatory costs of setting up and running a Kft. in 2026 (excluding our services):
| Item | Amount | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Share capital | from HUF 3,000,000 (≈ €8,200) | It is not lost: this is the company’s money and can be used for its expenses. It can be paid in instalments — the balance by the end of the second full business year. |
| Registration fee | 0 Ft | No fee is charged for electronic registration. |
| Chamber of Commerce | HUF 5,000 per year | Mandatory contribution for all companies. |
| Registered address (székhely) | at the provider’s rate | Mandatory for every company. The right to use the address must be proven at registration: a contract with an address provider, a lease agreement or the owner’s consent (for example, for an apartment). |
| Accounting | from ~HUF 40,000 per month | Depends on the number of invoices, employees and transactions. |
Main taxes in 2026
| Tax | Rate |
|---|---|
| Corporate tax (TAO) | 9% |
| Small business tax KIVA (optional) | 10% — instead of corporate tax and social contribution tax |
| VAT (ÁFA) | 27% (reduced rates 18% and 5%) |
| Local business tax (HIPA) | up to 2% — depends on the municipality |
| Employer’s social contribution tax | 13% of salary |
| Personal income tax | 15% |
Rates are for 2026. We choose the best tax regime for your business together with the accountant.
Pricing
Packages and prices
Choose the option that suits you — or start with a free consultation and we will tell you what you need.
First step
free · 30 minutes online or at our office
We will work out whether you need a Hungarian company and which one.
- ✓Review of your situation and goals
- ✓Choice of company form and tax regime
- ✓Personal document checklist
- ✓Company name availability check
- ✓Indicative plan and timeline
Registration
without registered address
For those who already have an address for the company.
- ✓Articles of association with a Hungarian lawyer
- ✓Electronic filing with the Court of Registration
- ✓Company tax numbers — Hungarian and EU
- ✓Director’s tax number
- ✓Access to the Ügyfélkapu and Cégkapu portals
- ✓Chamber of Commerce registration, first-year fee
- +Translation of the articles and registry extract into English
Most popular
Turnkey company
most popular
Everything you need for the company to start working right away.
- ✓Everything in the Registration package
- ✓Registered address in Budapest for 12 months
- ✓Mail handling with notification of every letter — scanned and translated
- ✓Accompanying and interpreting when opening a bank account
- +Support via WhatsApp and Telegram in English for a year
Business with accounting
including 6 months of bookkeeping
For those who want to hand over the accounting to professionals from day one.
- ✓Everything in the Turnkey company package
- ✓6 months of bookkeeping with our partner
- ✓Up to 15 documents per month, 1 bank account
- ✓Tax reporting and returns
- +Tax deadline calendar with reminders
All prices are + VAT 27%.
Not included: share capital (from HUF 3,000,000 — this is your company’s money), notarisation and apostille of the power of attorney in your country, bank fees.
A branch or subsidiary of a foreign company, or several corporate founders — priced individually.
The bank decides whether to open an account; we choose a suitable bank for your situation in advance.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Documents can be signed under a power of attorney notarised with an apostille or at a Hungarian consulate. You will mainly need to come in person to open a bank account.
Not necessarily. If the articles of association allow it, the capital can be paid in instalments — the balance must be paid by the end of the company’s second full business year. Until the capital is fully paid, members cannot receive dividends.
Yes. The director and the founder can be citizens of any country. The director needs a Hungarian personal tax number — we will obtain it.
Registration at the Court of Registration usually takes 1–3 working days once the documents are ready. Including document preparation, powers of attorney and opening a bank account, the whole process usually takes two to four weeks.
Yes. Every Hungarian company must keep accounts from its first day and file tax returns. We will find a partner accountant who works with foreign owners.
Your own company can be a basis for a residence permit for the owner or director, but there are separate requirements for the company’s activities. Details are on the Business immigration page.
Ready to open a company in Hungary?
Tell us about your business — we will suggest the best form and tax regime and give you exact timelines and costs.
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