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Reporting is a recurring task that companies subject to the reporting obligation must perform routinely but never mechanically. The reporting obligation applies in many cases, in addition to the annual reports, and many processes are the same as the tasks performed as part of the annual reporting. The following summary focuses on these main tasks.
Read moreRepresentatives of some foreign companies often contact us asking about the foundation of a company in Hungary. Last time, we had a meeting in the morning, and the next working day, we presented the documents of a limited liability company with court registration and a bank account to our partner. Of course, starting a company is not always as fast as that. It requires preparation and quick decision by the client.
Read moreNowadays, it is common for Hungarian workers to work abroad as part of an international work schedule. With the coronavirus pandemic though, many workers have returned to Hungary to work remotely. For them, it is definitely worth reviewing the taxes applicable to wages received from abroad. On one hand, they may face a taxation risk if they pay the personal income tax abroad, and the Hungarian personal income tax can be more favourable for them even than the one paid abroad.
Read moreIn the second part of our blog series, we discuss the tax benefits available in connection with the corporate income tax. We will highlight common mistakes that may involve risks during a tax audit, so that you can avoid being found to have unlawfully used a tax relief.
Read moreA number of taxation changes will be introduced from January, including VAT, tax planning, corporate income tax (CIT),personal income tax (PIT),small business tax (KIVA),social contribution tax or local business tax (LBT),so companies will have a lot to think about. Here is an overview of the tax related changes important for companies that will take effect from 2022.
Read moreThe European Court of Justice recently made a decision in another interesting case with Hungarian implications. The ruling relates to a special topic of the VAT Act, that of the VAT reclaim procedures of foreigners. In the justification of the ruling, the court also refers to areas of procedural law that are of interest to Hungarian companies as well.
Read moreInstead of the originally planned target date of 12 November, the offering of Hungarian Tax Authority\'s VAT return drafts is to be postponed until the end of the state of emergency, i.e. until 1 January 2022 for certain. It seems that more time is necessary for the finalization of developments and the launch of the system after all.
Read moreEmployer and employees will have to take two moved working days into account next year. The first long weekend will fall on 15 March in 2022 and we can plan with a total of five long weekends and three four-day weekend rest periods.
Read moreFrom October, the Hungarian Tax Authority sends letters to the taxpayers reporting online invoice data erroneously. The warning should be taken seriously as the VAT return proposals will also be based on this data.
Read moreIn a recent ruling with Hungarian implications, the European Court of Justice declared again that the Hungarian VAT Act is in conflict with Community law. According to the ruling, the pharmaceutical companies concerned, may reclaim a part of their VAT payment from the state health insurance funds.
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