Foreign entrepreneurs – company formation and taxation in Hungary

Secure entry and operation in the Hungarian market – experienced tax lawyer with a former NAV background.

Company formation, operation and tax advice for foreign entrepreneurs in Hungary

Would you like to establish or operate a Hungarian company, but are not familiar with the local legal and tax rules?
Major Gábor Law Firm helps foreign owners establish a legal and tax-efficient company structure, and provides legal support for daily operations and accounting.

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Are you a foreign owner operating a Hungarian company? We can help you with this:

Complex legal and tax support for foreign clients

We provide our services to foreign individuals and businesses who:

They want to establish a new company in Hungary,
they want to operate their existing Hungarian company legally and tax-efficiently,
they had accounting, tax or NAV-related problems,
They are thinking about online sales, service provision, real estate investment or manufacturing in Hungary.

Company formation in Hungary

Choosing the right company form (Ltd., Zrt., etc.)
Preparation of company contract and articles of association
Representation before the company court and the tax authority
Preparation of tax number application, customer portal / company portal and other registrations
Legal and tax planning of ownership/management structure

Business operation, legal background

such legal advice for operating a Hungarian company
Contracts (with customers, suppliers, employees)
Protection of owners' rights, dividend payment, capital structure issues
Dispute prevention and management

Legal control of taxation and accounting

Tax planning and tax optimization for foreign owners
Harmonization of Hungarian and international tax rules (avoidance of double taxation)
Legal control of accounting processes, cooperation with accounting partners
Representation in NAV procedures (tax audit, compliance inspection, prevention of tax number cancellation)

Problem solving in a crisis situation

Handling of missed returns, tax arrears, and late payment penalties
Avoiding tax number cancellation, sorting out a cancelled tax number
Legal support for liquidation or compulsory cancellation proceedings, risk minimization
Developing a strategy for the company's future (transformation, sale, termination)

Why is it worth choosing us as a foreign company founder?

One of our main goals is to help our foreign clients avoid mistakes upon entry that could later lead to tax audits, tax number cancellation or liquidation.

Tax law specialization – Our office's main areas of expertise are economic law and tax law.
NAV background – Dr. Gábor Major previously worked at NAV, so he knows the thinking and practice of the tax authority in detail.
English-language administration – Legal advice and consultation in English, in understandable, non-legalese.
Comprehensive approach – We not only help with company formation, but also with long-term, stable operation.
Individual strategy – We recommend a personalized, commercially-sound construction for each client, not a template.

Contact us!

Major Gábor Law Firm
Address: 1067 Budapest, Teréz körút 19, 3rd floor, room 32.

E‑mail: major.gabor@prooptimum.hu

Phone: +36 30 250 4082

Appointments are by prior appointment only.

Frequently asked questions from foreign company founders

Do I need to travel to Hungary in person to establish a company?

The exact answer depends on the chosen company form and the method of identification. In many cases, with a power of attorney and prepared documents, we can conduct the procedure largely online. The details will be agreed upon during a short consultation.

What tax rates should I expect in Hungary?

In Hungary, the general corporate tax rate is 9%. In addition, you must take into account local business tax, possible VAT liability and other special rules. We will review these tailored to your business model.

Do they help you choose an accountant?

Yes, we work with several reliable accountants. We can recommend a partner that fits your activity and company size, and our office provides legal control.

What happens if there is already a problem (tax arrears, NAV audit, risk of tax number cancellation)?

In such cases, we first review the entire documentation and then suggest possible steps. Our goal is to mitigate the legal consequences and restore the company's operational capacity.