EU Member State

Hungary

Company Registration • Kft & Zrt • Virtual Office

Business in Hungary

Lowest Corporate Tax in the EU

Hungary offers the lowest corporate tax rate in the EU at just 9%, combined with strategic location and skilled workforce at competitive rates.

Hungarian companies benefit from business-friendly environment, fast registration, and access to the EU single market.

Key advantages:

  • 9% corporate tax - lowest in the EU
  • Strategic Central European location
  • Skilled workforce at competitive rates
  • Growing IT and tech sector
  • Fast company registration (1-2 weeks)
  • EU member with access to single market

Registration Requirements

What you need to register a company

Kft (LLC)

  • Minimum 1 shareholder (any nationality)
  • At least 1 managing director
  • Share capital: HUF 3,000,000 (approx. €7,500)
  • Registered office in Hungary

Zrt (Private JSC)

  • Minimum 1 shareholder
  • Board of directors required
  • Share capital: HUF 5,000,000 minimum
  • Supervisory board for large companies

Documents Required

  • Passport copies of shareholders/directors
  • Proof of address (utility bill)
  • Business activity description (TEÁOR codes)
  • Articles of association

Registration Process

We guide you through every step

1

Consultation

Analysis of your business needs and choosing the right company type.

2

Document Preparation

Drafting articles of association, collecting required documents.

3

Attorney Certification

Countersigning by Hungarian attorney (no notary required).

4

Registration

Electronic filing with Court of Registry. Ready in 1-2 weeks.

Tax System

Key taxes for Hungarian companies

Corporate Tax

9% flat rate - lowest in the EU.

VAT

Standard rate 27%. Reduced rates: 18% and 5%.

Dividend Tax

15% personal income tax on dividends for individuals.

Local Business Tax

Up to 2% of net revenue depending on municipality.

Double Tax Treaties

Hungary has 80+ tax treaties for international planning.

Reporting

Annual financial statements. Simplified for small companies.

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