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Opening a Representative Office of a Foreign Company in Hungary
IST Hungary provides professional support for foreign companies looking to establish official representative offices in Hungary. Our solution is ideal for businesses that wish to establish a presence in Europe without setting up a full-fledged legal entity.
6 Reasons to Open a Representative Office in Hungary
- Cost savings - no minimum capital requirements
- Quick start - registration in just 3–5 business days
- Market research - the ability to test demand without commercial risks
- Tax advantages – no corporate income tax or VAT
- European «residency» - access to the EU market with 500 million consumers
- Investment climate - Hungary leads Central Europe in foreign investment growth (+15% in 2023)
Legal Status of the Representative Office
A representative office in Hungary is:
- A non-profit entity without the right to engage in commercial activities
- The company’s official presence within the EU
- A tool for marketing and customer support
- Subject to mandatory registration in the Commercial Register
Important details:
Financial aspects
The representative office is exempt from:
For commercial activities, you will need to: open a branch or register a subsidiary.
- It is not a separate legal entity
- The name must match that of the parent company
- All documents require a notarized translation
Financial aspects
The representative office is exempt from:
- Corporate tax (9%)
- VAT
- Income tax
For commercial activities, you will need to: open a branch or register a subsidiary.
A 4-step sign-up process
- Strategic ConsultingDetermining the optimal market presence model
- Legal trainingOur Hungarian lawyer will draft and prepare all the necessary incorporation documents
- Official registrationOur attorney will register your foreign company’s representative office with the Hungarian Commercial Court
- Business SupportWe assist with setting up a business in Hungary: office leasing, visa and residence permit applications for company employees, as well as for founders and directors of Hungarian companies.
List of Required Documents
The following documents are required for registration:
The following documents are required for registration:
- Certificate of Incorporation for the parent company
- Full list available upon request...
Why do clients trust IST Hungary?
Start your European expansion today!
Schedule a consultation and receive a detailed plan for opening a representative office in Hungary without any unnecessary complications.
P.S. For owners of Hungarian companies, programs are available to obtain a Hungarian residence permit (through company formation) valid for 3 years immediately, or to obtain a Hungarian residence permit through investment valid for 10 years immediately, with an extension for another 10 years for all family members, including children and parents.
- In-depth knowledge of Hungarian corporate law
- Fast turnaround - starting at 5 business days
- Comprehensive turnkey service
- Personalized approach to each client
- Additional services - from accounting to immigration support
Start your European expansion today!
Schedule a consultation and receive a detailed plan for opening a representative office in Hungary without any unnecessary complications.
P.S. For owners of Hungarian companies, programs are available to obtain a Hungarian residence permit (through company formation) valid for 3 years immediately, or to obtain a Hungarian residence permit through investment valid for 10 years immediately, with an extension for another 10 years for all family members, including children and parents.