For US founders · 100% remote
Open a Hungarian company from the USA — an EU entity
US e-commerce, SaaS and digital founders use a Hungarian Kft as a real EU entity: an EU VAT number, single-market access and a flat 9% corporate tax — the lowest in the EU. You never have to visit; we set it up remotely and run your accounting in English.
- A genuine EU/EEA company with an EU VAT number
- 9% corporate tax — the lowest in the EU
- US owner & US director allowed — no EU residence needed
- No visit required — sign by power of attorney
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 introduction (KYC prep for US owners)
- Monthly accounting in English
● The US angle
Why US founders open an EU entity in Hungary
Sell into the EU as an insider
An EU VAT number and an in-EU entity remove third-country friction for EU customers, marketplaces and B2B clients who prefer an EU supplier — useful for e-commerce and SaaS.
9% corporate tax
Hungary's flat 9% corporate tax is the lowest in the EU. Note Hungary uses the forint (HUF) and VAT (ÁFA) is 27%.
No flight, no friction
Everything is remote via power of attorney. We coordinate the mandatory Hungarian lawyer and handle filing, banking prep and accounting in English.
How it works from the USA
From the US to a registered Hungarian Kft
Hungary has no DIY or notary-only incorporation: a lawyer (ügyvéd) must countersign and electronically file the documents. We coordinate that lawyer; you handle everything remotely from the US.
1. Consultation
We agree on name, activity, managing director and capital, confirm the Kft, and flag the US-side points to check with your US adviser.
2. Sign by power of attorney
We prepare the articles; a Hungarian lawyer countersigns. You sign remotely by PoA — no visit.
3. Filing, banking & accounting
The lawyer files electronically (registration usually 1–5 business days). We then arrange the bank introduction and accounting in English.
Source: NAV (nav.gov.hu/en). Updated: June 2, 2026 · Tax year 2026. General information, not tax advice — US owners should confirm cross-border tax, treaty and reporting positions with a qualified US adviser.
Opening a Hungarian company from the USA — FAQ
Can a US citizen or US company own a Hungarian company?
Yes. A US individual or a US company (LLC, C-Corp) can be the 100% owner of a Hungarian Kft, and a US person can be the managing director. There is no EU-residence requirement to own or direct the company. You appoint us and the lawyer by power of attorney, so it is set up entirely from the US.
Do I need to travel to Hungary to set it up?
No. The incorporation is fully remote. Hungarian law requires a lawyer (ügyvéd) to countersign the documents and file them electronically with the company court — we coordinate that lawyer, and you sign by power of attorney (PoA). Registration typically completes in 1–5 business days.
How does banking work for a US-owned Hungarian company?
We arrange a bank introduction after registration. Banks run their own KYC/onboarding and may ask US owners for additional documentation (e.g. ID, proof of address, source of funds, and information for FATCA/CRS reporting). Many founders also use EU-licensed electronic money / fintech accounts alongside a traditional bank. We help prepare the paperwork to make onboarding smoother.
How does the US–Hungary tax treaty situation affect me?
This is a careful, general point: the long-standing US–Hungary income tax treaty was terminated by the United States (notice given in 2022, effective from 2024), so the previous treaty protections may no longer apply. US persons are also taxed on worldwide income and face rules such as Subpart F / GILTI and FATCA/CRS reporting on foreign companies. None of this is tax advice — US owners should confirm their position with a qualified US (and cross-border) tax adviser before structuring.
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