Staying in Hungary – Types of residence permits and legal background

The most typical type of residence permit, of which most are issued in Hungary, is a work and study permit. For residence permits for work purposes, the most basic documents are required: These two documents are the responsibility of the employer. In the event of failure to declare the need for labour, the National Directorate General for Aliens will take a negative decision. The reason for this will of course…

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Information on the procedure of TSZSZ (Experts’ committee concerning construction work disputes)

A designer, contractor or subcontractor may request the procedure of the TSZSZ (Experts’ committee concerning construction work disputes) if he has carried out the work under the contract but has not received the certificate of completion, or if he has received the certificate of completion but his invoice has not been paid. The client may also request the procedure if he does not consider payment of the fee due under…

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Support Programs for Startup Companies in Hungary

This article deals with both governmental and non-governmental support to startup companies in Hungary. Special focus is also paid to the mitigation of COVID-19 pandemic. 1. Governmental support of the startups The startups in Hungary have various opportunities to obtain help from either Government or other funds. In the conditions of Hungary, works one organization called Young Entrepreneurs Association Hungary (Fiatal Vállalkozók Országos Szövetsége or FIVOSZ). FIVOSZ provides information related…

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