Hungary: Company Formation & Registration
Average Engagement Cost: €1,800
9% Tax RateEU MemberCentral Europe Gateway
Establish your business in Hungary, home to the European Union's lowest corporate tax rate at just 9%, with strategic location and skilled workforce.
Advantages
- ✓ 9% corporate tax rate — the lowest in the EU
- ✓ Full EU member with access to single market
- ✓ Central European location with excellent infrastructure
- ✓ Skilled and cost-competitive workforce
- ✓ Simple company registration process
- ✓ Strong manufacturing and services sector
Important Considerations
- ! VAT rate of 27% is the highest in the EU
- ! Complex labor regulations
- ! Language barrier — official documents in Hungarian
- ! Anti-avoidance rules apply to international structures
Key Facts
9%
Corporate Tax
4-6 weeks
Setup Timeline
€1,500 (Kft.)
Min. Capital
1 minimum
Directors
Popular Business Entities
Kft. (Private Limited Company)
Setup Time4-6 weeks
Min. Capital€1,500
Tax Rate9%
LiabilityLimited
Zrt. (Public Company)
Setup Time4-6 weeks
Min. Capital€15,000
Tax Rate9%
LiabilityLimited
Company Formation Process
1
Name Reservation
Reserve your company name with the relevant authority
1-2 days2
Document Preparation
Prepare incorporation documents and Articles of Association
2-3 days3
Company Registration
Submit incorporation application and obtain Certificate
1-2 weeks4
Bank Account
Open corporate bank account with major banks
2-6 weeks5
Compliance Setup
Set up accounting, tax registration and compliance framework
1-2 weeksConfigure Your Package
Customize your company formation with add-on services and choose your payment method.
6 Steps
Jurisdiction, entity, add-ons, urgency, payment & review
Instant Quote
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3 Payment Options
Quote, card payment, or bank transfer
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