Hungary
Make employment in Hungary easy. Let us handle payroll, benefits, taxes, compliance, and even stock options for your team in Hungary, all in one easy-to-use platform.
- Capital City
Budapest
- Currency
Hungarian forint (Ft, HUF)
- Languages
Hungarian
- Population size
9,772,756
Facts & Stats
- Capital City
Budapest
- Currency
Hungarian forint (Ft, HUF)
- Languages
Hungarian
- Population size
9,772,756
- Ease of doing business
Very easy
- Cost of living index
$$ (79 of 139 nations)
- Payroll frequency
Monthly
- VAT - standard rate
27%
- GDP - real growth rate
4.6%
Hungary, a landlocked nation in Central Europe, is one of the oldest countries on the continent. With a literacy rate over 99% and a robust educational system, Hungary is one of the most educated countries in the world. A country filled with delicious food and more thermal springs than any other country, Hungary is a top destination for global travelers.
Grow your team in Hungary with Remote
Looking to employ workers in Hungary? Companies hiring in Hungary must either own a legal entity in the country or work with a global employment solutions provider, usually one that provides employer of record services.
Remote can employ your team in Hungary on your behalf through our local legal entity in the country and handle payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance for your Hungary team. You can also pay contractors now in Hungary with Remote.
Risks of misclassification
Hungary, like many other countries, treats self-employed individuals or contractors and full-time employees differently. Misclassification of contractors in Hungary may lead to fines and penalties for the offending company.
Employing in Hungary
Hungarian employment is legislated by a combination of national and international laws, matching its fellow European countries in most respects. Employers and employees in Hungary must use written employment agreements to commence employment relationships. These contracts must include several details, including the title of the position, the salary to be paid, and the location where the work will be performed. With remote work on the rise, employers must be vigilant to ensure their employment contracts in Hungary will hold up to scrutiny.
Minimum Wage
Hungary differentiates between the minimum wage and the guaranteed minimum wage. The guaranteed minimum wage only applies to full-time employees hired for jobs that require at least a secondary school qualification or secondary vocational qualification. The minimum wage applies to everyone regardless of qualifications.
From December 2023, the minimum wage may increase by 15% to HUF 266,800, and the guaranteed minimum wage by 10% to HUF 326,000.
The minimum wage is known locally as "minimálbér." The guaranteed minimum wage is "bérminimum."
Payroll Cycle
Salaries must be paid on a monthly basis.
Onboarding Time
We can help you get a new employee started in Hungary fast. The minimum onboarding time we need is only 5 working days.
Our team ensures your employees are onboarded and paid as quickly as possible while keeping your business compliant with all local employment legislation. The minimum onboarding time begins after the employee submits all required information onto the Remote platform. The onboarding timeline is also dependent upon registration with local authorities.
For all non-nationals of the country of employment, the Right to Work assessment (if applicable) will add three extra days to the total time to onboard. There may be extra time required if we need to follow-up on the right to work assessment.
Please note, payroll cut-off dates can impact the actual first day of employment. Remote has a payroll cut-off date of the 10th of the month unless otherwise specified.
11 Public holidays
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Competitive benefits package in Hungary
At Remote, we’re obsessed with helping you craft the best possible employee experience for your team. We are leading the way in practicing “fair equity,” which means making sure employees everywhere have access to both the required and supplemental benefits they need to thrive (and that will allow you to attract the best local talent).
Our benefits packages in Hungary are tailored to fulfill the local needs of your employees. Typically, our packages contain some or all of the following benefits:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Support
Pension or 401(K)
Life and Disability Insurance
Taxes in Hungary
Learn how employment taxes and statutory fees affect your payroll and your employees’ paychecks in Hungary.
13%
Social Tax (Social Security)
13%
Total Cost of Employment
Types of leave
Employees in Hungary are entitled to between 20-30 days of paid leave per year, depending on the age of the employee.
Employees below age 25 receive 20 days of PTO (Paid Time Off).
Employees between the ages of 25-31 receive 21 days of PTO.
Employees between the ages of 31-45 receive 21 days of PTO plus three additional days every three years.
Employees above age 45 receive 30 days of PTO.
Employees in Hungary receive additional paid leave if they have children.
Employees with one child receive two extra PTO days.
Employees with two children receive four extra PTO days.
Employees with more than two children receive seven extra PTO days.
Employment termination
Termination process
Employers in Hungary are usually required to provide a reason (in writing) to every employee being terminated. The reason must be clearly stated and factual.
Employers cannot terminate employment when an employee is on maternity leave, parental leave, leave for voluntary reserve military service, or in other cases protected by Hungarian law.
Notice period
To terminate an employee in Hungary, the employer must provide advance notice of between 30-90 days. This period does not apply to employees on fixed-term contracts whose engagements end on the scheduled date specified in the agreement.
The base 30-day notice period for termination is extended based on the amount of time the employee has worked for the company:
5 additional days after three years of service
15 additional days after five years of service
20 additional days after eight years of service
25 additional days after 10 years of service
30 additional days after 15 years of service
40 additional days after 18 years of service
60 additional days after 20 years of service
Severance pay
Severance pay in Hungary ranges from one month’s salary to nine months’ salary depending on the tenure and age of the employee in question. Employment contracts should clarify expectations and procedures for severance pay to avoid misunderstandings. Employees are entitled to severance pay when they are terminated unilaterally by their employer, when the employer shuts down, and in certain situations involving acquisitions.
Probation periods
In Hungary, the maximum probation period is three months. After the probationary period ends, the employee is considered a full employee and entitled to all the protections of Hungarian labor law, even if no probationary period was specified in the employment contract.
Fair Pricing in Hungary
Employer of Record
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Starting at $599/month
for annual plans
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No deposits or hidden fees
Zero onboarding or offboarding fees
Compliant equity incentives support including withholding and reporting
Built-in security and compliance
Fast onboarding (average 2-3 days)
Flexible, localized benefits
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Create, edit, and sign tailored, localized contracts
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Remote Payroll
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$50
per employee/month
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Reduce costs by centralizing payroll management
Ensure local compliance for every country
Direct support from in-house local payroll experts
Accurate, on-time, compliant payroll to level-up your employee experience
Tax and labor authority reporting handled for you
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Guided onboarding and offboarding
Employee profile and document management
Time and attendance (time off and tracking)
Expense management and reimbursement
Employee self-serve on the platform and mobile app