Why Hungary
The smartest gateway into Europe
An EU member with the lowest corporate tax and a strategic location — Hungary is the ideal starting point for Turkish entrepreneurs.
Historical Kinship
"Had I a people noble as the Magyar, brave as the Turk…"
It is said — Attila
Hungary, bound to us by historical roots, is a land of dreams in the heart of Europe. Low taxes, simple incorporation and a stable economy — as familiar as home, as professional as Europe.
— Building a company in the heart of Europe, in a sister geography.
Explore Hungarian company typesCompany Types
Four Hungarian structures
Hungarian commercial law recognises four primary forms. Each has a distinct liability, capital and suitability profile.
Limited Liability Company
Korlátolt Felelősségű Társaság
Limited Partnership
Betéti Társaság
Closed Joint-Stock Company
Zártkörűen működő Részvénytársaság
Public Joint-Stock Company
Nyilvánosan működő Részvénytársaság
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Kft
Limited Liability Company
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Bt
Limited Partnership
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Zrt
Closed Joint-Stock Company
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Nyrt
Public Joint-Stock Company
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| Minimum Capital | HUF 3,000,000 · ~€7,500 | No statutory minimum · Symbolic (HUF 1) | HUF 5,000,000 · ~€12,500 | HUF 20,000,000 · ~€50,000 |
| Liability | Limited — to capital | General: unlimited · Limited: capped | Limited — to shares | Limited — to shares |
| Formation Time | 24–48 hours | 24–48 hours | 1–2 weeks | 4–8 weeks |
| Min. Shareholders | 1+ | At least 2 | 1+ (private) | Unlimited |
| Corporate Tax | 9% | 9% or simplified KATA | 9% | 9% |
| Governance | Managing Director (Ügyvezető) | General partner manages | Board of Directors + Auditor | Board + Audit Committee + Internal Audit |
| Publicly Traded | No | No | No (private share transfer) | Yes — BÉT or foreign exchanges |
| Best For | Foreign investors · SMEs · E-commerce · Holdings | Family businesses · Micro firms · Professional partnerships | Companies with investor rounds · Multi-shareholder | Large companies planning IPOs |
Which structure fits you?
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Six strategic reasons to choose Hungary
9% Corporate Tax
The EU's lowest corporate tax rate. The most efficient way to reinvest your profit.
Read moreFull EU Market Access
Duty-free access to 500 million consumers. All EU sales through a single VAT point via OSS from a Hungarian entity.
Read moreInvestment Incentives
Regional state grants of 30-70% outside Central Hungary. 200% tax deduction on R&D and production investments.
Read moreFast Company Setup
Electronic registration incorporates a Kft in 24 hours. Minimum 3 million HUF (€7,500) capital requirement.
Read moreStrategic Location
In the heart of Central Europe — Vienna, Prague, Warsaw, Zagreb within 3 hours. 2-hour flight to Turkey.
Read moreDouble Taxation Treaty
Turkey-Hungary double taxation treaty is in place. Significant tax advantages on dividend, interest and royalty flows.
Read moreComparison
How does Hungary stand among alternatives?
| Criterion | Hungary | Bulgaria | Ireland | Netherlands |
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| Corporate tax | 9% | 10% | 12.5% | 25.8% |
| EU member | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum capital (€) | 7,500 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Setup time | 24 hours | 1 week | 1 day | 1 week |
| Turkish-entrepreneur ease | High | Medium | Low | Low |
Who it suits
Whose strategy fits Hungary?
Exporters opening to the EU
Food, textile, machinery, automotive suppliers — Hungary can be a European warehouse and sales hub for Turkish producers.
Read moreAmazon and marketplace sellers
EU-wide FBA sales through a Hungarian entity. Single-country accounting at 9% corporate tax.
Read moreSoftware and SaaS startups
R&D tax deductions, young European talent and low operational costs.
Read moreHolding and investment vehicles
Intra-EU participation structures, dividend optimisation and trust alternatives.
Read moreProcess
The roadmap to coming to Hungary
Strategy call
A one-hour free call — a structure recommendation aligned to your business model.
Structure design
Kft, Zrt or branch — the tax- and operations-optimal vehicle.
Incorporation & setup
Company in 24 hours, bank account and VAT registration in a week.
Operations handover
Transition of accounting, payroll and reporting.
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