Representation tax in Hungary is a tax imposed on catering-like expenses of companies. It is intended to deter enterprises from making personal purchases with company money and then deducting the…
Category: Taxes
Checklist for KATA orphans and KATA 2.0 subjects in September
If you were a KATA subject, you probably had to make some tough decisions over the last month or so. As 1 September, the great watershed is here, let’s have…
Double taxation treaty cancelled between the US and Hungary
Early July, the U.S. canceled the double taxation treaty between Hungary and the U.S. Unless a new treaty is signed over the next year or so, natural persons and entities…
EKHO, the simplified tax for creative professions
EKHO is short for Simplified Tax and Contribution (“Egyszerűsített Közteherviselési Hozzájárulás”) in Hungary. It is a favorable tax regime aimed at creators in various fields intended to promote Hungarian culture.…
KATA alternatives for limited partnerships: TAO, KIVA, EKHO
While flat-rate taxation is a cost-effective alternative for self-employed KATA orphans from September, it is not available for limited partnerships. Instead, they may consider whether TAO, KIVA and/or EKHO are…
KATA alternative no. 1 for the self-employed: flat-rate taxation
Starting from September, many current KATA subjects are losing eligibility for this tax regime. If “KATA orphans” want to continue doing business as self-employed in Hungary, they must choose another…