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Ranked Band 1 Chambers Europe for Banking & Finance and Real Estate. ~100 lawyers. Full-service international firm present in Hungary since 1989.
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Former Clifford Chance Budapest office (until 2009). 13 partners, 50+ fee-earners. Hungary's leading independent law firm.
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Major international law firm with strong Budapest presence and English-speaking expertise
Firm specializing in international tax issues for expats
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Find My Lawyer in 60 SecondsTax advisory and litigation fees for Hungary's primary taxes: corporate income tax (HIPA), VAT, personal income tax (SZJA), and transfer pricing. Administered by the National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV).
| Matter | Tax advisor / Small | Mid-size tax firm | Big 4 / Top-tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate tax return review | HUF 150,000–350,000 | HUF 300,000–700,000 | HUF 600,000–2,000,000 |
| VAT refund claim (domestic) | HUF 100,000–250,000 | HUF 200,000–500,000 | HUF 450,000–1,200,000 |
| Transfer pricing documentation | HUF 500,000–1,200,000 | HUF 1,000,000–3,000,000 | HUF 2,500,000–8,000,000 |
| NAV tax audit defence | HUF 600,000–2,000,000 | HUF 1,200,000–4,000,000 | HUF 3,000,000–10,000,000 |
| Administrative court appeal (Kúria) | HUF 800,000–2,500,000 | HUF 2,000,000–6,000,000 | HUF 5,000,000–15,000,000 |
| HIPA local business tax planning | HUF 200,000–500,000 | HUF 400,000–1,000,000 | HUF 900,000–2,500,000 |
| Expat SZJA personal income tax filing | HUF 80,000–200,000 | HUF 150,000–400,000 | HUF 350,000–800,000 |
⚠ Hungary's 9% corporate income tax rate is the EU's lowest. The 27% VAT rate is the EU's highest. The HIPA (helyi iparűzési adó, local business tax) is levied at up to 2% of adjusted net revenue by the local municipality — planning opportunities exist through registered office location. Key legislation: Act LXXXI of 1996 (CIT), Act CXXVII of 2007 (VAT), Act CXVII of 1995 (PIT).
Hungary has a flat 9% corporate income tax — the lowest in the EU. Expats pay 15% personal income tax on Hungarian-source income. A double tax treaty between Hungary and the UK remains in force post-Brexit. Most expats need a local tax advisor for their first Hungarian filing.
Scenario: British e-commerce retailer selling goods to Hungarian consumers exceeds the €10,000 EU OSS threshold. NAV (Nemzeti Adó- és Vámhivatal) initiates audit for 2022–2024 periods.
Issue: Company had not registered under the EU One Stop Shop (OSS) scheme and had charged UK-rate VAT rather than Hungarian 27% VAT on digital goods sold to Hungarian consumers.
Assessment: HUF 12,400,000 (underpaid VAT) + 50% penalty under Act XCII of 2003 § 170 (gross negligence) + late payment interest (5% p.a. base rate + 5%)
Outcome after lawyer appeal: Penalty reduced to 25% (reasonable error argument accepted). Total settlement: HUF 16,800,000.
Lawyer cost (Budapest tax litigation firm): HUF 3,200,000
Legal basis: Act CXXVII of 2007 (VAT) §§ 45–50; Act XCII of 2003 (Tax Procedure) §§ 170–172; EU VAT Directive 2006/112/EC Article 58; OSS Regulation EU/2021/965.
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