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🇭🇺 Hungary taxes · For investors

Taxes in Hungary

The rates of personal income tax, corporate tax, VAT, social contributions and property tax in Hungary.

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15%personal income tax
9%corporate income tax
27%VAT

Hungary is one of the lowest-tax jurisdictions in the European Union for business: corporate income tax is just 9%. Below are the main rates for an investor.

Personal income tax

There is a single personal income tax rate of 15%. Residents pay it on their worldwide income, non-residents - only on income earned in Hungary.

Corporate income tax

Resident companies pay corporate income tax on their worldwide income at a rate of 9% - one of the lowest in the EU. Non-resident companies pay tax only on income earned in Hungary.

VAT

The standard VAT rate in Hungary is 27%. Reduced rates of 18% and 5% apply to certain categories of goods and services.

Social contributions and property tax

Employees pay social contributions at a rate of 18.5%: pension contribution - 10%, health insurance - 7%, labor market contribution - 1.5%.

Property tax runs from 0.1% to 1.5% of the value of the property per year.

The exact tax burden depends on your situation. We will go through the details during a free consultation.

What is important to know about taxes in Hungary

Low corporate tax

9% - one of the lowest corporate tax rates in the European Union.

A flat personal income tax

A single personal income tax rate of 15%, whatever the size of your income.

Moderate property tax

From 0.1% to 1.5% of the value of the property per year.

FAQ

How much is corporate tax in Hungary?
9% - one of the lowest rates in the European Union.
What is the personal income tax rate in Hungary?
A flat 15% for residents on their worldwide income.
What is the VAT rate in Hungary?
The standard rate is 27%, with reduced rates of 18% and 5%.
How much is property tax in Hungary?
From 0.1% to 1.5% of the value of the property per year.

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