Opening a branch office of a foreign company in Hungary

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    Key advantages of opening a branch in Hungary

    • Low taxes – corporate tax is only 9% (one of the lowest in the EU)
    • Access to the EU market – free trade with European countries
    • Simple management – the branch acts on behalf of the parent company without creating a new legal entity
    • Savings on authorized capital – unlike registering a new company, a branch office does not require its deposit
    • Stable economy – Hungary attracts millions of euros of foreign investment annually 

    *Hungary ranks 3rd in Central Europe in terms of foreign direct investment.

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    Features of the Hungarian branch

    A branch office in Hungary is a separate subdivision of a foreign company that:

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    Not a separate legal entity
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    Acts for and on behalf of the parent company
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    Subject to registration in the Hungarian Commercial Register
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    Has full legal capacity

    Important:

    • The parent company is fully liable for the obligations of the branch office
    • The name of the branch must be the same as the name of the parent company
    • All documents must be translated into Hungarian and notarized
    Taxation of the branch

    The branch pays taxes only on income earned in Hungary:

    • Corporate tax - 9%
    • Withholding tax - on payments abroad (rates depend on the type of payment and the country of the recipient)

    Transactions between the branch and the parent company are not subject to VAT.

    Branch registration process (5 simple steps)
    1. Consultation - analysis of your business and preparation of an individual solution
    2. Preparation of documents - certification and translation of constituent documents
    3. Registration in the Commercial Register - making a record of the branch (up to 5 working days)
    4. Tax registration - obtaining a tax number
    5. Opening a bank account - for operating activities
    Required documents
    • Certificate of incorporation of the parent company
    • Articles of Association of the parent organization
    • Full list on request...

    Why choose IST Hungary?

    • 30+ years of experience in business registration in Hungary
    • Full support - from document preparation to account opening
    • Legal support - assistance in complying with all legal requirements
    • Personalized approach - solutions tailored to your business

    Ready to take your business to the European level?

    Leave a request and we will help you to open a branch in Hungary quickly and hassle-free!


    P.S. Branch registration can be combined with either a 3-year Hungarian residence permit for business purposes or an investor's residency for 10 years - ask our specialists about additional options.

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