Company registration in Hungary

Company registration in Hungary

Grow your business with the EU’s most favorable corporate tax rate

  • 100% foreign ownership without local partners
  • No restrictions under currency regulations
  • Access to EU and Schengen markets
  • Corporate bank account with OTP or Raiffeisen

Submit a request and get a consultation with a corporate law specialist

About the program

Establishing a company in Hungary is an efficient way to access the European market with low tax obligations. Foreign entrepreneurs can set up an LLC (Kft.), a joint-stock company (Zrt./Nyrt.), or a branch of an international corporation.

Hungary offers the lowest corporate tax rate in the EU — 9% — making it an attractive jurisdiction for international business. Its central European location provides direct access to 500 million consumers in the single market, while EU membership ensures the free movement of goods, services, and capital.

  • Dividend, profit, and capital gains tax: 15%
  • Corporate tax: 9%
  • Company registration timeline: from 30 days
  • Office requirements: virtual office
  • Currency restrictions: none

Types of companies and key features

Registering a company in Hungary provides access to European markets with low tax rates.
LLC (Kft. — Korlátolt Felelősségű Társaság)

The most popular form for small and medium-sized businesses. The minimum share capital is HUF 3,000,000 (EUR 7,700). Founders contribute 50% at registration, with the remainder due within one year.


  • 100% foreign ownership

Full ownership without local partners, with any number of founders.

  • Limited liability

Risks are limited to the company’s share capital.

  • Simplified reporting

Annual financial statements with minimal requirements.

  • Flexible management

Option for a sole director or a management board.

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Joint-stock company (Zrt./Nyrt.)

Suitable for large businesses and public companies. Minimum share capital is HUF 5,000,000 for a Zrt. (private joint-stock company) and HUF 20,000,000 for an Nyrt. (public joint-stock company).


  • Raising capital

Ability to issue shares and bonds to attract investment.

  • Corporate governance

Structured board of directors and supervisory board.

  • Public listing

Stock exchange access for public joint-stock companies.

  • International recognition

Acknowledged by investors and banks at a global level.

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Branch of a foreign company

A representative office of an international corporation without creating a separate legal entity. Operates under Hungarian law while maintaining a connection to the parent company.


  • No share capital required

Uses the parent company’s capital.

  • Full business operations

Conducts business on equal terms with local companies.

  • Centralized management

Controlled directly from the head office.

  • Tax benefits

Corporate tax rate of 9% on profits generated in Hungary.

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Representative office

A non-commercial office for marketing and representation, not allowed to conduct business.


  • Minimal requirements

Simple registration with no share capital or complex documentation.

  • Marketing functions

Market research and brand promotion.

  • VAT exemption

Exempt from value-added tax.

  • Business preparation

Test the market before a full business launch.

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How to choose a corporate structure for your business in Hungary: Kft., Zrt./Nyrt., Branch

How to choose a corporate structure for your business in Hungary: Kft., Zrt./Nyrt., Branch

  • Which business form in Hungary is right for you
  • Documents required to start a company in Hungary
  • Updated business registration rules for 2025
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Step-by-step process to company registration

Step-by-step process to company registration

Andris Kaushelis General Manager
Hungarian Jurisdiction as a Foundation for Global Business Development

Hungarian Jurisdiction as a Foundation for Global Business Development

Establishing a company in Hungary provides full access to European markets and financial institutions. The corporate structure offers:

  • Individual and business visas for residency
  • Tools for effective tax planning
  • A stable platform for preserving and growing assets

Submit a request and get a consultation with a corporate law specialist

Get a personalized strategy for entering the Hungarian market

A Mirsatori specialist will prepare a tailored company registration plan based on your goals, business scale, and ownership type. The strategy will cover:

  • Selection of the optimal business structure
  • Capital requirements and permitted business activities
  • Timelines and costs at each stage
  • Opportunities for obtaining residency
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Advantages of registering a company in Hungary

Company registration: comparative analysis

Category
Hungary Hungary
The UAE The UAE
Spain Spain
France France
Minimum share capital
EUR 7,700
USD 0
EUR 1
EUR 1
VAT
27%
5%
from 4%
from 5%
100% foreign ownership
yes
yes
yes
yes
Audit
yes
yes
yes
yes
Corporate tax
9%
from 0%
from 15%
from 15%
Personal income tax
15%
0%
from 0%
from 0%
Dividend tax
28%
0%
from 19%
30%
Double taxation treaties
80+
130+
110+
110+
Currency control
no
no
no
no

Company registration: alternative programs

Country Cost Processing time Benefits
The UAE The UAE
Cost from USD 10,000
Processing time from 1 week
Benefits
  • Tax optimization and access to new markets
  • Residency for family members
  • Full business ownership in a free zone
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Spain Spain
Cost from EUR 2,000
Processing time from 1 week
Benefits
  • Remote company registration
  • Access to the EU market
  • Reliable legal protection
Learn more
France France
Cost from EUR 20,000
Processing time from 1 week
Benefits
  • Access to the European Union market
  • Protection of intellectual property rights
  • Eligibility for residency
Learn more
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