Tax & VAT
Hungary's 9% flat corporate tax — the lowest in the EU — plus 27% VAT, dividends and registered-seat rules, explained for founders and non-residents in 2026.
KIVA in Hungary 2026: When the 10% Small Business Tax Beats the 9% Corporate Tax
KIVA in Hungary 2026: a 10% tax replacing the 9% corporate tax and 13% social contribution. When it beats TAO for a foreign-owned Kft — with numbers.
2026-09-01Local Business Tax in Hungary (HIPA) 2026: the 2% Foreign Owners Forget to Budget
Local business tax in Hungary 2026: up to 2% of revenue, not profit, paid to your municipality. Rates, the deductible items, the small-business bands and the 15 September advance.
2026-08-12VAT in Hungary 2026: Rates (27%, 18%, 5%), Registration & Threshold
VAT in Hungary explained: the 27% standard ÁFA rate (highest in the EU), the 18% and 5% reduced rates, VAT registration, the 20M HUF small-business threshold, and the 2026 changes — for foreign companies.
2026-07-27Hungary VAT Registration (Foreign Company)
When does a foreign company need Hungary VAT registration? ÁFA at 27%, the EU VAT number, the 20M HUF exemption and how it works for non-residents in 2026.
2026-06-03Hungary Corporate Tax vs Low-Tax EU (2026)
Hungary's 9% corporate tax is the EU's lowest — but how does it compare to Bulgaria, Ireland and Cyprus once 27% VAT and local business tax are factored in?
2026-06-03Need a hand?
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