Expat Legal Guides: Hungary

Everything expats and foreign nationals need to know about the Hungarian legal system, law firm types, legal costs, and how to find the right English-speaking lawyer.

Company formation, shareholder agreements and registration at the Hungarian Court of Registration explained for foreign entrepreneurs.

Residence permits, work permits, the Guest Investor Visa, EU Blue Card and Hungarian citizenship explained step by step.

The legal process for buying property in Hungary, including rules for non-EU citizens, notarial requirements and the role of a property lawyer.

The Hungarian Labour Code, employment contracts, notice periods, redundancy rules and discrimination protections for foreign workers.

Divorce procedure, child custody, international Hague Convention cases, prenuptial agreements and inheritance rules in Hungary.

What to do if you’re arrested or detained in Hungary as a foreigner. Your rights under Hungarian law, access to a lawyer and consular notification.

Income tax rates, residency rules, the flat 15% PIT rate, social security contributions and double taxation treaties for expats living in Hungary.

Trademark registration, copyright, patent protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights in Hungary and the EU.

How to open a Hungarian bank account, get a mortgage as a foreigner, and understand the financial regulation landscape.

Your house is being repossessed. You’re getting divorced. You’ve been arrested. You’ve been scammed. A practical guide to the right lawyer for each crisis situation.