Employ and run payroll with ease in

Hungary
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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.

Services available in this country:
Employer of Record ProductContractor ManagementPayroll
  • Capital City

    Budapest

  • Currency

    Hungarian forint (Ft, HUF)

  • Languages

    Hungarian

  • Population size

    9,772,756

Services available in this country:
Employer of Record ProductContractor ManagementPayroll
The danube river in budapest, hungary.

Facts & Stats

Hungary
  • 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 travellers.

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.

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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 pay 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.

The guaranteed minimum wage is now HUF296,400 and the minimum wage is HUF 232,000.

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 4 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.

14 Public holidays

Jan
Monday, 1 January 20241New Year's Day (Újév)
Mar
Friday, 15 March 202421848 Revolution Memorial Day (Nemzeti ünnep)
Friday, 29 March 20243Good Friday (Nagypéntek)
Apr
Monday, 1 April 20244Easter Monday (Húsvéthétfő)
May
Wednesday, 1 May 20245Labour Day (A munka ünnepe)
Monday, 20 May 20246Pentecost Monday (Pünkösdhétfő)
Aug
Saturday, 3 August 20247Rest Day (Pihenőnap)
Tuesday, 20 August 20248Hungary National Day (Az államalapítás ünnepe)
Oct
Wednesday, 23 October 202491956 Revolution Memorial Day (Nemzeti ünnep)
Nov
Friday, 1 November 202410All Saints' Day (Mindenszentek)
Dec
Saturday, 7 December 202411Rest Day (Pihenőnap)
Saturday, 14 December 202412Rest Day (Pihenőnap)
Wednesday, 25 December 202413Christmas Day (Karácsony)
Thursday, 26 December 202414Boxing Day (Karácsony másnapja)

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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 practising 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 fulfil 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

Fair Pricing in Hungary

Employer of Record

Hire and pay your global team

Starting at US$599/month

for annual plans

Top features

  • Satisfaction guaranteed

  • 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, localised benefits

Contractor Management

Compliantly onboard and pay contractors

US$29

per contractor/month

Top features

  • Only pay for contractors you actively work with

  • Work with contractors in 200+ countries

  • Create, edit, and sign tailored, localised contracts

  • Approve contractor invoices with one click or auto-pay

  • Transparent payments with complete visibility

Payroll

Consolidate your multi-country payroll

US$29

per employee/month

Top features

  • Simplify: Comprehensive platform that integrates all payroll functions

  • Support: Personalised assistance with a dedicated team and specialists

  • Accuracy: Test runs and parallel pay runs before implementation

  • Compliance: Adhere to local labour laws in every country

  • Timeliness: Accurate and on-time payroll with labour authority reporting handled

HRIS

Manage all of your employees in one place

Free

Top features

  • 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