HU — Hungary · European Market Entry

Hungary company registration — the EU’s lowest 9% corporate tax.

End-to-end Hungary Kft registration, ÁFA / EORI tax compliance and EU market entry for Chinese cross-border, new-energy and manufacturing businesses. Hungary’s flat 9% corporate tax is the lowest in the EU, and Budapest is a Central-European logistics hub.

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20+ European countries9% tax · lowest in the EUBudapest logistics hubEnd-to-end in your language

Registry Brief

Legal formKft (LLC)

RegistryCégbíróság

Min. capitalHUF 3,000,000 (~€7,500)

Timeline5–10 business days (3 expedited)

Standard rates27% ÁFA · 9% TAO (lowest in EU)

ProcessFully remote · multilingual

JWHELP · Hungary Registry Brief● Remote-friendly

01 / Services

Choose the right structure

From company registration to tax compliance, a clear path into Hungary for businesses seeking the EU’s lowest corporate tax.

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KftLimited Liability Company

Hungary’s most common company form: limited liability and the EU’s lowest 9% corporate tax — ideal for manufacturing, new-energy and ecommerce expansion.

Minimum capital HUF 3,000,000
9% tax · lowest in the EU
Limited shareholder liability
Ideal for manufacturing / new energy
EU market access

Key figure~€7,500min. capital · free consultation for a quote

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Expedited Setupas fast as 3 days

For businesses that need to land fast, our expedited service completes registration in as little as 3 business days, so you gain trading status quickly.

As fast as 3 business days
Priority processing
Quick trading status
For urgent launches
Dedicated contact

Key figure3 daysexpedited · free consultation for a quote

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Tax ComplianceFull Package

Covers ÁFA registration, OSS filing, EORI application and TAO annual returns — keeping your Hungary and EU business fully compliant.

Hungarian ÁFA registration
EU OSS unified filing
EORI operator number
TAO annual return
Ongoing filing service

Key figureTAO 9%lowest in the EU · free consultation for a quote

02 / Key Elements

Hungary Kft, key elements

The table below sums up the key parameters of setting up and running a Hungarian company, highlighting its 9% corporate-tax advantage.

Element	Hungary	Comparison / notes	What it means for sellers
Corporate tax (TAO)	9% (lowest in EU)	DE ~30% / FR 25%	Substantially lower tax
Minimum capital	HUF 3,000,000 (~€7,500)	Can be paid in stages	Moderate startup cost
Standard VAT	27%	Highest in the EU	Input VAT deductible
Timeline	5–10 days (3 expedited)	Fast for Europe	Quick landing
Location	Budapest · Central-EU hub	Reaches 200M EU consumers	Great for distribution
EU market	27 countries + OSS	Single-window filing	One-stop EU access

03 / Process

Clear and transparent, every step

From first consultation to bank account — five stages, each with clear deliverables.

Week 1

Consultation & structure design

We assess your business model and tax needs and tailor the Kft structure, ownership, capital and registered-address arrangements.

You providePassport scan / business description / expected revenue / ownership split

Week 1

Document prep & notarization

We draft the articles, set the ownership and capital and coordinate a Hungarian lawyer / notary — handled remotely via power of attorney.

Key documentsArticles of association / shareholder register / registered address / notarized power of attorney

Weeks 1–2

Company-court registration

We file with the Hungarian company court (Cégbíróság) and obtain the registration number — as fast as 3 business days with expedited service.

OutputCompany registration number / registration certificate / copy of articles

Week 2

Tax number & ÁFA application

We apply for the Hungarian tax number, EU VAT number (ÁFA) and EORI, enabling legal taxation and customs clearance.

OutputHungarian tax number / EU VAT number / EORI number

After completion

Bank account & ongoing compliance

We help open a Hungarian bank or digital account, complete OSS registration and provide TAO annual returns and ongoing compliance.

OngoingBank / digital account / OSS registration / TAO filing

04 / European Tax Guide

Key tax concepts explained

The Hungary and EU tax concepts cross-border sellers meet most often, condensed into quick-reference entries.

Corporate Tax

The EU’s lowest 9% corporate tax

Hungary’s corporate tax (TAO) is a flat 9% — the lowest among EU members and well below the EU average — highly attractive for manufacturing, new-energy and trading businesses.

Flat TAO 9% · Lowest in the EU · Well below average

VAT

Hungary ÁFA basics

Hungary’s standard ÁFA rate is 27% (the highest in the EU), with reduced rates of 18% / 5%. Input VAT is deductible, and storing inventory in Hungary triggers registration.

Standard 27% · Reduced 18% / 5% · Input VAT deductible

OSS Filing

EU OSS one-stop filing

Ecommerce sellers can file VAT for all EU countries through OSS in a single member state; above €10,000 in annual EU sales, you charge each destination country’s rate.

EU threshold €10,000/yr · Quarterly · One window

Logistics Hub

Budapest, a Central-European hub

Hungary sits at the heart of Central Europe, with Budapest a key logistics hub reaching around 200 million EU consumers — well suited to warehousing, distribution and manufacturing.

Central-EU hub · 200M consumers · Great for distribution

EORI Number

EU operator registration number

EORI is the unique identifier in the EU customs system, required for import/export clearance. A Hungarian company can apply after tax registration; one number works across the entire EU.

Required for clearance · EU-wide · a few business days

New Energy

New-energy & manufacturing base

Hungary has recently become a European hotspot for battery, new-energy and automotive manufacturing, with supportive policy and a developed supply chain — ideal for these industries to set up.

New energy / batteries / manufacturing · Well supported

05 / FAQ

Clear answers to key questions

RegistrationDo I need to travel to Hungary to register a Kft?
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Usually not. With a power of attorney, we coordinate a local lawyer / notary to complete registration remotely. You provide certified documents — about 5–10 business days, or as fast as 3 with expedited service.
TaxIs Hungary’s 9% corporate tax real? What are the conditions?
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Yes. Hungary’s corporate tax (TAO) is a flat 9% — the lowest in the EU — applying to all resident companies with no special conditions. That makes Hungary very attractive for manufacturing, new-energy and trading businesses.
TaxDo I need an ÁFA number to sell on Amazon in Hungary?
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Yes. If you store inventory in Hungary, Hungarian ÁFA registration is required regardless of sales volume. With OSS, you can file sales to other EU countries in one return.
MarketWhy do manufacturers and new-energy firms prefer Hungary?
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Hungary has the EU’s lowest 9% corporate tax, Budapest is a Central-European logistics hub, and in recent years it has become a European hotspot for battery, new-energy and automotive manufacturing, with supportive policy and a developed supply chain — ideal for setting up.
FeesWhat is the total cost to register a Hungarian company?
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The total depends on whether you expedite and on add-on services, and includes service fees, capital and registration / tax-number official fees. We quote transparently with no hidden costs — ask for a free consultation for a breakdown.
BankingHow do I open a bank account after registering?
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We help connect you with local Hungarian banks and can add digital accounts like Wise or Airwallex for daily receipts and operations — balancing EU compliance with flexibility.

06 / Contact

Start your Hungary journey

Free initial consultation
30 minutes to tailor your plan

Whether you’re considering Hungary for the first time or already have a company that needs compliance work, our experts give clear, actionable advice.

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LanguageEnglish · Hungarian · Chinese

Coverage20+ EU countries