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.
Advantages
Six strategic reasons to choose Hungary
9% Corporate Tax
The EU's lowest corporate tax rate. The most efficient way to reinvest your profit.
Full EU Market Access
Duty-free access to 500 million consumers. All EU sales through a single VAT point via OSS from a Hungarian entity.
Investment Incentives
Regional state grants of 30-70% outside Central Hungary. 200% tax deduction on R&D and production investments.
Fast Company Setup
Electronic registration incorporates a Kft in 24 hours. Minimum 3 million HUF (€7,500) capital requirement.
Strategic Location
In the heart of Central Europe — Vienna, Prague, Warsaw, Zagreb within 3 hours. 2-hour flight to Turkey.
Double Taxation Treaty
Turkey-Hungary double taxation treaty is in place. Significant tax advantages on dividend, interest and royalty flows.
Comparison
How does Hungary stand among alternatives?
| Criterion | Hungary | Bulgaria | Ireland | Netherlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Amazon and marketplace sellers
EU-wide FBA sales through a Hungarian entity. Single-country accounting at 9% corporate tax.
Software and SaaS startups
R&D tax deductions, young European talent and low operational costs.
Holding and investment vehicles
Intra-EU participation structures, dividend optimisation and trust alternatives.
Process
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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