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Open a Hungarian company from Germany — 9% corporate tax
German entrepreneurs and Mittelstand owners use a Hungarian Kft as a low-tax EU base. Corporate tax is a flat 9% — the lowest in the EU, versus a combined German corporate burden of roughly 30% (Körperschaftsteuer + Solidaritätszuschlag + Gewerbesteuer). Set it up from your desk in Germany.
- 9% Hungarian corporate tax vs ~30% in Germany
- Same EU single market — no customs between DE and HU
- Sign remotely by power of attorney — no trip to Hungary
- We coordinate the mandatory Hungarian lawyer · support in German
What's included
- Done-for-you Kft incorporation, fully remote (PoA)
- Coordination of the mandatory Hungarian lawyer
- Registered seat (székhely) address in Hungary
- EU VAT registration for DE↔HU trade
- Bank account introduction
- Monthly accounting in English
● The German angle
Why German entrepreneurs choose a Hungarian Kft
9% vs ~30%
Hungary's flat 9% corporate tax (TAO) is the lowest in the EU. The combined German corporate burden — Körperschaftsteuer, Solidaritätszuschlag and municipal Gewerbesteuer — typically lands near 30%.
One single market
Germany and Hungary are both in the EU. Goods move without customs, and intra-Community B2B trade runs on EU VAT rules — your Hungarian Kft is a true EU company, not an offshore.
Treaty-backed
A German–Hungarian double-taxation treaty allocates taxing rights and helps avoid double taxation. We coordinate with your German adviser so your structure is clean.
How it works from Germany
From your desk in Germany to a registered Hungarian Kft
There is no DIY or notary-only route in Hungary: the law requires a lawyer (ügyvéd) to countersign and electronically file the incorporation. We coordinate that lawyer for you, and you never need to leave Germany.
1. Consultation (in German if you prefer)
We agree on company name, activity, managing director and capital, and confirm the Kft is right for you.
2. Sign by power of attorney
We prepare the articles; a Hungarian lawyer countersigns. You sign remotely by PoA — no travel.
3. Filing & registration
The lawyer files electronically with the company court. Registration typically takes 1–5 business days, then bank and accounting follow.
Source: NAV (nav.gov.hu/en). Updated: June 2, 2026 · Tax year 2026. General information, not tax advice — German tax residents should confirm their position with a German adviser.
Opening a Hungarian company from Germany — FAQ
How does VAT work between Germany and Hungary?
Both countries are in the EU VAT system. A Hungarian company gets an EU VAT number (and can request an EU VAT ID for intra-Community trade), so B2B sales of goods/services between your Hungarian Kft and German businesses are typically handled as intra-Community supplies with the reverse-charge mechanism — no German import VAT at the border. Hungary's domestic VAT (ÁFA) standard rate is 27%. The correct treatment depends on what you sell and to whom, so we set up your VAT registration and reporting correctly from day one.
Can I set up the Hungarian company from Germany without travelling?
Yes. You do not need to come to Hungary. You sign the incorporation documents remotely by power of attorney (PoA); a Hungarian lawyer (ügyvéd) countersigns and files electronically with the company court. We can run the whole process while you stay in Germany, and we support you in German where needed.
Does the German–Hungarian double-tax treaty affect me?
Germany and Hungary have a double-taxation treaty that allocates taxing rights and helps avoid the same profit being taxed twice. How it applies depends on your residence, where the company is managed, and your personal situation — this is general information, not tax advice, and German tax residents should confirm their position with a German adviser (e.g. on CFC/Hinzurechnungsbesteuerung rules and place of effective management).
What is the minimum share capital for a Hungarian Kft?
The minimum share capital for a Kft is 3 000 000 Ft (approx. €7,595). It does not have to be paid in full up front and can be contributed over time or in kind, under the articles of association.
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