Hungarian immigration law is a comprehensive system regulating the entry, residence, employment, and integration of foreign citizens in the country. It encompasses visa regimes, residence permits, work authorizations, and pathways to citizenship. Each of these processes requires a deep understanding of constantly evolving legislation, accurate document preparation, and strict adherence to established procedures.

The team at IST Hungary and our Hungarian partner attorneys specialize in providing a full range of services in the field of migration and immigration law. We do more than just assist with paperwork—we develop a personalized strategy aligned with your personal or business objectives in Hungary. Our expertise covers all key aspects:

1. Visa Support: We conduct a detailed analysis of your visit's purpose (investment, business, family reunification, study, employee placement, tourism) and determine the optimal visa type (Schengen visa, national D-type visa). Our specialists handle the preparation of the complete application package, drafting substantiated letters, and all communication with Hungarian consular offices and the immigration authority.
2. Residence Permit (RP) Application: For long-term stays, we offer solutions tailored to your status: RP for investors, entrepreneurs, employed staff in a Hungarian company, family reunification, study, RP upon real estate purchase, including the popular program for financially independent individuals. We manage the entire process—from document collection to obtaining the residence card and advising on renewal conditions.
3. Hungarian Citizenship Acquisition: This represents the highest level of integration. We provide exhaustive consultation on available grounds: naturalization after long-term residence, repatriation (citizenship restoration for persons with Hungarian ancestry), and special cases. We prepare you for the mandatory exam on constitutional basics and the Hungarian language, gather historical documents to prove your origins, and represent your interests at all stages.
4. Business Migration & Investor Support: For entrepreneurs and investors, we design comprehensive solutions. This includes legal support for company formation, obtaining RP for owners and key employees, consultations on tax aspects and incentives for foreign investments, facilitating your optimized entry into the Hungarian market.

We understand that the immigration process can be emotionally stressful and uncertain. Therefore, our mission is to provide you with confidence and legal security at every step. By choosing IST Hungary, you gain not just a service provider, but a reliable partner who will help you build your future in Hungary on a solid legal foundation.

Facing criminal justice is one of life's most serious challenges. The complexity of the system, non-obvious procedures, and the severity of potential consequences necessitate the immediate involvement of a professional defense attorney. Hungarian criminal law is based on strict procedural codes, and effective defense is only possible with detailed knowledge of their nuances and current judicial practice.

Our Hungarian partner criminal defense attorneys provide comprehensive defense and client representation at all stages of the process—from the moment of detention or first interrogation through court proceedings and appeal. Our defense is built on the principles of the presumption of innocence and a complete, objective investigation of the case circumstances. We offer:

1. Comprehensive Pre-Trial Defense: Immediate intervention upon detention, participation in interrogations, analysis of the legality of charges, collection of exculpatory evidence, motions for non-custodial preventive measures. We work proactively to minimize damage from the earliest stage.
2. Qualified Court Representation: Building a persuasive defense line, thorough cross-examination of prosecution witnesses, engaging independent experts, preparing and delivering closing arguments. We safeguard your rights, ensuring a fair and impartial trial.
3. Expert Criminal Case Consultations: Detailed analysis of your situation, review of case materials and prosecution evidence, explanation of the Hungarian Criminal Code provisions and potential case developments. We honestly assess risks and prospects, developing an optimal strategy.
4. Appeal of Court Decisions (Appeal, Cassation): If a verdict was issued with violations or is unjust, we prepare a motivated appeal to higher judicial instances for its reversal or amendment.

We recognize that behind every case lies a person's fate and family. Our mission is to employ all our professional experience, perseverance, and knowledge to achieve the best possible outcome: from full acquittal to significant mitigation of punishment. Entrust your defense to the professionals at IST Hungary.

Civil legal relations permeate all aspects of life, from everyday agreements to large-scale business projects. Our attorneys provide comprehensive support on a wide range of issues: drafting and reviewing contracts (lease, contractor, service, loan agreements), dispute resolution regarding damages, consumer protection, inheritance matters, and debt collection.

A particular area of expertise for our Hungarian lawyers and IST Hungary is full legal support for real estate transactions in Hungary. The real estate market is attractive for foreign investment but holds specific legal risks. We ensure the security and transparency of your transaction from the preliminary agreement to the final registration of ownership.

1. Comprehensive Legal Due Diligence of the Property: We conduct an in-depth analysis of the property's legal status: verifying title deeds, ownership history, any existing encumbrances (mortgage, easements, liens), legality of modifications, and absence of utility debt. This forms the basis for an informed decision.
2. Drafting and Legal Analysis of the Purchase Agreement: We do not use template forms. Each contract is prepared or meticulously reviewed considering the property's specifics and your interests. We negotiate all terms: payment schedule, warranties, liability, dispute resolution mechanisms, preventing future conflicts.
3. Supporting Payments & Title Registration: We organize secure payments via an escrow account where necessary. Our experts prepare the complete document package for submission to the Hungarian Land Administration Office (Földhivatal) for title transfer registration, managing the process until you receive the new deed.
4. Negotiation Representation: We act as your trusted representatives in all negotiations with the seller, real estate agents, and other parties, protecting your financial and legal interests.

Investing in real estate with IST Hungary's support means purchasing not just square meters, but a guarantee of legal security.

Hungary's tax system combines European standards with national features, including attractive preferential regimes for investors and entrepreneurs. Errors in tax planning and compliance can lead to significant financial losses and legal liability.

Our Hungarian partner lawyers and tax consultants offer a strategic approach to your tax matters:

• Activity Structuring: Consultations on choosing the optimal tax model for your business or investments in Hungary, considering double taxation treaties.
• Tax Compliance: Assistance in the correct calculation of tax liabilities (VAT, corporate tax, personal income tax, local taxes), preparation and filing of returns, representation during tax audits.
• Tax Optimization: Developing legal strategies to minimize the tax burden using legislated allowances and deductions.
• Tax Dispute Resolution: Protecting your interests in disputes with tax authorities, appealing decisions, negotiating debt restructuring.

Our goal is to ensure your full tax transparency and security, allowing you to focus on business development or managing personal finances.

Establishing and operating a company in Hungary requires adherence to corporate regulations. IST Hungary and our Hungarian partner lawyers provide a full cycle of services for businesses:

• Company Registration: Selecting the optimal legal form (Kft. – limited liability company, Zrt. – joint-stock company, branch of a foreign company), preparing incorporation documents, registration with the court and tax authorities.
• Corporate Governance: Drafting articles of association, internal regulations, conducting shareholder/member meetings, providing legal support for corporate decisions, resolving conflicts between owners.
• Reorganization & Liquidation: Legal support for mergers, acquisitions, company divisions, as well as voluntary or compulsory liquidation procedures.
• Day-to-Day Corporate Advisory: Addressing questions related to the authority of management bodies, profit distribution, increase/decrease of share capital.

We help build a reliable legal foundation for your business in Hungary.

Effective and legally sound employment relationships are key to any company's stability. Our Hungarian partner lawyers provide support to both employers and employees:

• For Businesses: Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, internal work regulations, confidentiality and non-compete agreements. Consultations on hiring and dismissal procedures, compliance with Hungarian labor law, resolution of collective labor disputes.
• For Employees: Consultations on rights and obligations under the employment contract and law, analysis of the legality of disciplinary actions or termination, representation in disputes with the employer, recovery of unpaid wages and compensation.

We promote the creation of a harmonious and legally protected work environment.