For UAE / Dubai founders · 100% remote
Open a Hungarian company from the UAE — real EU substance
UAE and Dubai-based founders use a Hungarian Kft to add a credible EU-substance company: a registered seat, EU VAT number, single-market access and a flat 9% corporate tax — the lowest in the EU. Set up remotely, no flight to Budapest.
- A genuine EU/EEA entity — registered seat & local accounting
- 9% corporate tax — the lowest in the EU
- UAE owner & director allowed — no EU residence needed
- 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) — real EU substance
- EU VAT registration for EU trade
- Bank account introduction
- Monthly accounting in English
● The UAE angle
Why UAE founders add a Hungarian EU company
Credible EU substance
A registered seat, local accounting and real NAV reporting give your group a genuine EU presence — not a letterbox — for EU clients, banking and supply chains.
9% corporate tax
Hungary's flat 9% corporate tax is the lowest in the EU. With the UAE's own 9% corporate tax now in place, this is an EU-access decision, not a zero-tax one.
Remote from Dubai
Sign by power of attorney; we coordinate the mandatory Hungarian lawyer and handle filing, banking and accounting in English — no trip to Hungary.
How it works from the UAE
From Dubai (or anywhere in the UAE) 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 attestation of your PoA in the UAE.
1. Consultation
We agree on name, activity, managing director and capital, and discuss the substance level your group needs.
2. Sign by power of attorney
We prepare the articles; a Hungarian lawyer countersigns. You sign remotely by PoA (attested in the UAE where required).
3. Filing & ongoing substance
The lawyer files electronically (registration usually 1–5 business days). We provide the registered seat, EU VAT, bank introduction and accounting in English.
Source: NAV (nav.gov.hu/en). Updated: June 2, 2026 · Tax year 2026. General information, not tax advice — UAE-based groups should confirm structure and substance with a cross-border adviser.
Opening a Hungarian company from the UAE — FAQ
What does "EU substance" mean and how does a Hungarian Kft help?
"Substance" means a company has real presence and economic activity where it is established — not just a letterbox. A Hungarian Kft is a genuine EU/EEA company with a registered seat (székhely), local accounting, an EU VAT number and real reporting obligations to NAV. For UAE-based groups that need an EU-facing entity (for EU clients, banking, or supply chains), a Hungarian Kft provides a credible EU base. The level of substance you need depends on your goals — we help you build it properly.
Can a UAE resident or company own the Hungarian company?
Yes. A UAE resident, an Emirati national, or a UAE company (mainland or free-zone) can be the 100% owner and managing director of a Hungarian Kft. There is no EU-residence requirement. You appoint us and the lawyer by power of attorney, so the setup runs entirely from the UAE.
Do I need to travel from Dubai to set it up?
No. The incorporation is fully remote. Hungarian law requires a lawyer (ügyvéd) to countersign and electronically file the documents — we coordinate that lawyer, and you sign by power of attorney (PoA), notarised/attested in the UAE where required. Registration typically takes 1–5 business days.
What tax and capital should I expect?
Corporate tax (TAO) is a flat 9% — the lowest in the EU — and the UAE now has its own 9% federal corporate tax, so this is no longer a zero-tax vs high-tax decision but an EU-access and substance one. Hungarian VAT (ÁFA) is 27% and the Kft minimum share capital is 3 000 000 Ft (approx. €7,595). This is general information, not tax advice — confirm your group structure with a cross-border adviser.
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