For Israeli founders · 100% remote
Open a Hungarian company from Israel — your EU gateway
Israeli tech and e-commerce founders use a Hungarian Kft as their EU operating company: an EU VAT number, single-market access and a flat 9% corporate tax — the lowest in the EU. Set up entirely from Israel, with no need to travel.
- A real EU/EEA company with an EU VAT number
- 9% corporate tax — the lowest in the EU
- Israeli (non-EU) owner & director allowed
- Sign remotely by power of attorney — lawyer coordinated for you
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 EU sales
- Bank account introduction
- Monthly accounting in English
● The Israeli angle
Why Israeli founders pick Hungary as their EU base
An EU operating company
Run EU sales through a true EU entity with an EU VAT number — ideal for tech, SaaS and e-commerce serving European customers and marketplaces.
9% corporate tax
Hungary's flat 9% corporate tax is the lowest in the EU. Note Hungary uses the forint (HUF), not the euro, and VAT (ÁFA) is 27%.
Fully remote from Israel
Sign by power of attorney; we coordinate the mandatory Hungarian lawyer and handle filing, banking and accounting in English — no flight to Budapest.
How it works from Israel
From Tel Aviv (or anywhere in Israel) to a registered Kft
Hungary has no DIY incorporation route — a lawyer (ügyvéd) must countersign and electronically file the documents. We coordinate that lawyer and guide any notarisation/apostille of your PoA in Israel.
1. Consultation
We agree on name, activity, managing director and capital, and confirm the Kft is right for your EU plans.
2. Sign by power of attorney
We prepare the articles; a Hungarian lawyer countersigns. You sign remotely by PoA (notarised/apostilled in Israel where required).
3. Filing & EU VAT
The lawyer files electronically (registration usually 1–5 business days). We arrange EU VAT, bank and accounting in English.
Source: NAV (nav.gov.hu/en). Updated: June 2, 2026 · Tax year 2026. General information, not tax advice — Israeli owners should confirm their cross-border position with an Israeli adviser.
Opening a Hungarian company from Israel — FAQ
Can I set up the Hungarian company from Israel without travelling?
Yes. The whole process is remote — you do not need to fly to Hungary. Hungarian law requires a lawyer (ügyvéd) to countersign and electronically file the incorporation, and we coordinate that lawyer for you. You sign by power of attorney (PoA), with documents typically notarised/apostilled in Israel where the lawyer requires it. Registration usually takes 1–5 business days.
Can an Israeli individual or company own the Hungarian Kft?
Yes. An Israeli individual or company (non-EU) can be the 100% owner and managing director of a Hungarian Kft. There is no requirement to be an EU citizen or resident. Many Israeli tech, e-commerce and digital founders use a Hungarian entity purely as their EU operating company.
How does EU VAT work for an Israeli-owned Hungarian company?
Your Hungarian Kft is a real EU company and receives a Hungarian VAT number (ÁFA, standard rate 27%); it can also obtain an EU VAT ID for intra-Community trade. That lets you invoice EU customers as an EU supplier, use EU B2B reverse-charge rules and sell on EU marketplaces without third-country VAT friction. We register and run your VAT reporting from day one.
Why Hungary specifically as an EU gateway?
Hungary's flat 9% corporate tax (TAO) is the lowest in the EU, it is centrally located with strong logistics, and the Kft is a simple, well-understood limited-liability vehicle. The minimum share capital is 3 000 000 Ft (approx. €7,595), payable over time or in kind. This is general information, not tax advice — confirm your cross-border position with an Israeli adviser.
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