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Government Decree 317/2023 (17 July 2023) was published in the Official Journal of Hungary on 17 July 2023, amending the effective Government Decree on extra-profit taxes in several points. One significant change is that pharmaceutical companies may reduce their special tax liability for the tax year 2024 by the cost of R&D activity (investment) aimed at the purchase or production of tangible assets.
Read moreMany companies only realise the importance of verifying their business partners and the existence of related documentation during a tax authority audit, when they are required to present their contracting procedure and, for certain business partners selected by the tax authority, their due diligence documentation. However, the outcome of the tax audit is often a tax authority report and decision in which the tax authority - citing certain objective circumstances and lack of due diligence - denies the right to deduct VAT included in the invoice received, and imposes a tax penalty, even though performance was duly made. This is because the legal regulations require a preliminary business due diligence procedure to ensure that the content of the invoice is authentic, i.e. that the actual performance is consistent with the invoice.
Read moreRSM\'s family lawyers often find that when it comes to business property, spouses cannot decide: who owns the \"company\"? Do the spouses own the business shares jointly or separately? In the case of a business share, it would be easy to define ownership as \"in whose name it is held\", but the question is more complex in the case of matrimonial property.
Read moreOn 6 June a package of tax bills containing a number of changes was announced, including significant modifications to VAT, personal income tax, corporate income tax, extra profit tax, local business tax, customs and excise regulations, as well as NETA (Public Health product tax). We have summarised the main tax types where taxpayers, especially companies, should expect changes from 2024. However, in many cases, changes could come into force as early as 2023.
Read moreOn 2 June 2023, the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR fee) rates were published in Hungary. As expected, the EPR fees payable by companies are significantly higher than the previously established environmental product charges for the same and similar product streams.
Read moreAlthough in Hungary many people shy away from the idea of a prenup for emotional reasons, it is irresponsible for couples who run a joint business not to consider a negative scenario. Not only can costly and protracted litigation be avoided in divorce by a prenuptial property agreement, but the future of the family business could well depend on it. The number of contracts designed to protect family assets registered in the Register of Matrimonial and Cohabitation Property Contracts is increasing every year.
Read morePursuant to Government Decree No. 205/2023. (V. 31.) published on 31 May in the Official Journal of Hungary, as of 1 July 2023 interest income under the PIT Act – except for interest income from investment units of real estate funds – shall be subject to a 13% social contribution tax (“szocho”) in addition to the 15% personal income tax (PIT) during the state of emergency announced by Government Decree No. 424/2022. (X. 28.). The state of emergency is currently scheduled to last until 26 November 2023, but it cannot be ruled out that it will be extended again.
Read moreEver since the launch of the Online Invoice System, the Hungarian Tax Authority has been implementing both minor and major changes to the platform from time to time. Most recently, a change affecting a large number of businesses was announced by the Tax Authority in January, which was originally planned to go live on 15 May. However, according to the most recent news from the Hungarian Tax Authority, the go-live of the change has been postponed until 18 September. This means that companies that have failed to prepare for the changes involving corrective and cancellation invoices have nearly four more months to get ready
Read moreGovernment Decree No. 130/2023. (IV. 18.) issued on 18 April sets out new requirements for the Electronic Trade and Transport Control System (EKAER) and the obligation to provide security which apply to certain so-called sensitive goods. The new Hungarian EKAER requirements are temporary and are effective until 1 July 2023.
Read moreThe majority of small and medium-sized enterprises are destined to face an increasing number of challenges as they grow in size. A carefully developed holding structure offers asset protection and tax optimisation benefits and is suitable for simplifying corporate governance processes. What is a holding company, and what are the benefits of a holding structure? Who should establish a holding company, and when? The key facts of holding structures are summarised in this post.
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