Registered Office in Hungary for Non-Residents
Every Hungarian company must have a registered office (in Hungarian: székhely) — the official legal address on the company register. For a non-resident founder without a physical office in Hungary, a registered-seat service solves this. This guide explains what it is, what it includes, and how it works remotely in 2026.
What is a registered office?
The registered office is the company’s official legal address: where authorities send mail, where official documents are kept, and what appears in the public company register and on invoices. It is not the same as where you actually work — but it must be a real, usable address where the company can receive and handle official correspondence.
Why non-residents use a registered-seat service
If you open a Hungarian Kft from abroad, you usually don’t have your own office in Hungary. A registered-seat (székhelyszolgáltatás) provider gives you a compliant address and handles the legally required functions:
- A valid registered address on the company register.
- Receiving and forwarding official mail (NAV, courts, municipality).
- Safekeeping of the documents the law requires to be available at the seat.
- Display of the company’s name at the address.
Note that registered-seat providers are regulated and registered with NAV in Hungary, so use a compliant provider — this is a point of scrutiny.
What’s included and how it works remotely
| Element | Registered-seat service |
|---|---|
| Legal address on the register | ✅ included |
| Official mail handling & scanning | ✅ typically included |
| Document safekeeping at the seat | ✅ as required by law |
| Physical workspace | ❌ not included (it’s an address service) |
The seat is set at formation and filed with the company by the mandatory lawyer. You don’t need to travel — it’s arranged together with company formation in Hungary, often with the first year bundled.
Is a registered seat legal and safe?
Yes — it is a standard, legal solution used by many Hungarian companies, provided the address is a registered, compliant seat (not a “ghost” address). It also keeps your home address off the public register. We coordinate a compliant seat as part of formation, so your Kft is correctly set up from day one.
FAQ
Can my registered office be abroad? No — a Hungarian company’s registered office must be in Hungary.
Is the registered seat the same as a virtual office? Similar idea, but in Hungary the székhely is a regulated legal function (mail, document keeping), not just a mailbox.
Do I have to visit Hungary to set it up? No — the seat is filed at formation, which non-residents complete remotely via power of attorney. See open a Hungarian company from the UK, Germany or the USA.
Updated: 2026-06-20 · Tax year 2026.
Need a compliant Hungarian registered office set up with your company? See company formation in Hungary or contact us.