Open a Company in Hungary as a Foreigner: The Kft, the Lawyer and the Court Registration
You want a Hungarian limited company (Kft), and you want to know the capital and the steps. A Kft needs at least HUF 3,000,000 of registered capital, and a lawyer drafts the founding documents and files them. The court generally registers the company within 1 to 2 working days, and the registration fee is zero.
A fast court and a lawyer you must hire first
Hungary registers a Kft in one to two working days, after a lawyer has drafted and filed everything. The capital, the office address and the bank account all need to be ready before the court registers you.
What it looks like from the outside:
- A lawyer required to draft and submit the founding documents.
- A minimum capital of HUF 3,000,000.
- A registered office address, and a company bank account for the capital.
How it feels:
- You worry you will pick the wrong company type.
- You fear paying a lawyer for steps you cannot check.
- You feel unsure whom to trust when guides give different timelines.
You do not have to line up the lawyer, the office and the bank alone
We know how hard it is to start a business in a country where the first step is to hire a local lawyer. You want someone who has read the rule on the official page, tells you honestly when a route does not fit, and stays with you until the file is filed.
What we have done:
- 35+ years in immigration and investment migration
- 25,000+ families guided since 1991
- 3rd Generation in the immigration industry
- 2026 Canadian Choice Award winner
What we believe:
- Honesty first: we tell you when a route does not fit, before you move money.
- Checked rules: every figure on this page is read from an official source and dated.
- Your plan, not a template: the right route depends on your goals, your family and your funds.
We believe a Hungarian company should start from the official government steps, not from a package price.
What you get
| Feature | Benefit | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| A zero court fee | The Digital Citizen guide lists a registration fee of HUF 0 | The official cost is very small |
| A fast registration | The court generally registers in 1 to 2 working days | You can start soon after filing |
| A flexible office rule | A registered office service provider is allowed | You do not need your own premises |
| A link to the guest investor permit | Hungary's guest investor permit is a separate residence route | You can plan the company and the permit together |
| One point of contact | We bring in the lawyer, the bookkeeper and the bank introduction through our partners | You do not chase several firms |
Where it takes you: a registered Hungarian Kft. A company does not give you a residence permit: that is a separate application.
Is it right for you?
An honest answer before you move funds.
| A good fit if | Consider another route if |
|---|---|
| You want to run or hold a business through a Kft | You want a residence permit from the company alone: it gives none |
| You can fund the HUF 3,000,000 capital | You want to file the documents yourself: the guide says you need a lawyer |
| You can use a registered office service provider or your own address | You need a guaranteed bank account: banks decide |
| You want one point of contact for the lawyer, bookkeeper and bank introduction | Your funds cannot be documented |
Not sure Hungary is the best fit? Compare all Europe routes, or use Find my program and we match your goals to the right one.
What you need
You need a company agreement, the minimum capital, a registered office and a lawyer. The members and the managing director sign.
What the Digital Citizen guide lists:
- A company agreement (társasági szerződés), or a founding deed for a single-member Kft.
- Registered capital of at least HUF 3,000,000, paid in within 2 years of registration, to the company bank account or cash desk, or contributed in kind if the founding document allows.
- A registered office (székhely): owned or used premises, or a registered office service provider.
- A lawyer to draft the document and submit it to the court.
- A company bank account to pay in the capital.
- A tax regime choice, such as KIVA or standard corporate tax.
The routes and rules
The Digital Citizen guide sets the costs and the court time.
| Item | Official figure | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Registered capital | HUF 3,000,000 minimum | Paid in within 2 years of registration |
| Court registration fee | HUF 0 | Listed in the guide |
| Chamber contribution | HUF 5,000 | Listed in the guide |
| Company stamp | About HUF 10,000 | Listed in the guide |
| Court registration | Generally 1 to 2 working days | After the lawyer files |
Hungary and the guest investor permit. The Hungary Guest Investor permit is a separate residence route, through a real estate fund share or a donation.
What it costs, and what waiting costs
The court and chamber costs are small. Set them against the cost of a wrong start: a company with the wrong capital or no bank account.
| Item | Official amount |
|---|---|
| Court registration fee | HUF 0 |
| Chamber contribution | HUF 5,000 |
| Company stamp | About HUF 10,000 |
| Minimum registered capital | HUF 3,000,000 |
| Lawyer, bookkeeper, registered office provider | Agreed with the local partner |
| Bank account | Agreed with the bank |
Source: Hungary's Digital Citizen guide to founding a Kft (2026).
Set up with our partners in Hungary
We arrange the steps through partners in Hungary, so you deal with one point of contact. We arrange the lawyer, the registered office provider, the company filing, the bookkeeper, the bank introduction, property introductions and relocation steps. We introduce you, the partner delivers, and each partner holds the local licence for what it does. We give no investment, legal or tax advice. Local partners may pay AIA for introductions.
Also from AIA: Canada, Europe and citizenship
Many founders plan a second move. Take the Canada immigration assessment, or read our Canada immigration programs. If you want a European base, see residence by investment in Europe, and for a passport, see citizenship by investment.
Your path in three steps
Three steps from your first answers to your company.
- Step 1: Tell us your plan. Use Find my program, or write to us with your business, your shareholders and where you live.
- Step 2: We do the heavy lifting. We bring in the Hungarian lawyer, the registered office provider, the bookkeeper and the bank introduction through our partners in Hungary.
- Step 3: Your company is registered. The court generally registers within 1 to 2 working days, and you pay in the capital within 2 years.
The guide says the court generally registers a Kft within 1 to 2 working days after the lawyer files.
Status: what changed and when
Reviewed 22 October 2026. Sources: Hungary Digital Citizen guide.
| What | Status |
|---|---|
| Minimum capital | HUF 3,000,000, paid in within 2 years of registration |
| Court registration | Generally 1 to 2 working days |
| Court registration fee | HUF 0 |
| Law | The older company registration law was replaced by the 2021 law in force from 1 January 2026 |
What could change: the capital, the costs and the registration route. What we do about it: we re-read the official pages before each update and show the date.
After you have the company
You keep the company in order with the capital payment and your bookkeeping. The guide lists the points.
- Capital: pay in the registered capital within 2 years.
- Office: keep a registered office.
- Tax regime: choose KIVA or standard corporate tax with your bookkeeper.
Two possible futures
A year from now, you may still be comparing packages while the rules shift. You hold a quote, a number from one adviser that contradicts another, and no date on any of it.
Or your company is registered in Hungary, your tax number is in place, and you know every deadline. You feel in control, and you chose on facts you could check.
The cost of staying put: routes and rules change, and each change can add cost or close a door.
Your ultimate success:
- Registered: your company exists on the registry's terms
- On time: you met each filing deadline
- Prepared: you know the bank step and its limits
- In control: you decided on your terms, with the facts
Which route fits your family?
Answer eight short questions and the finder ranks all 17 residence programmes against your goals, funds and family. You see your shortlist and the cost for your family first, and a form only if you want it emailed with a fact sheet.
Why clients choose Amir Ismail & Associates
35+ years of hands-on immigration experience and 25,000+ successful cases. 3rd generation in the immigration industry. We bring in qualified local partners in each country, so you deal with one accountable team from first question to filing.
One point of contact
We qualify your case first, then bring in the right local partner. You deal with us throughout.
A strategy built for your family
We match routes to your goals, funds and family, not a template.
Application accuracy
Document and source-of-funds review that prevents costly errors and refusals.
Timely updates
We track rule, fee and regulator changes across every program for you.
End-to-end support
From your first question to your permit in hand, we guide every step.
Proven track record
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What our clients say
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to register a company in Hungary?
The Digital Citizen guide lists a court registration fee of HUF 0, a chamber contribution of HUF 5,000 and a company stamp of about HUF 10,000. Lawyer, bookkeeper, office provider and bank costs are on top.
How much capital does a Hungarian Kft need?
At least HUF 3,000,000 of registered capital, paid in within 2 years of registration.
How long does registration take?
The guide says the court generally registers the company within 1 to 2 working days after the lawyer files.
Do I need a lawyer?
Yes. The guide says you need a lawyer to draft the document and submit it to the court.
Do I need an office in Hungary?
You need a registered office. It can be owned or used premises, or a registered office service provider.
Does a company give me residence in Hungary?
No. A company is not a residence permit. See the Hungary Guest Investor permit for the investor route.
Can you open a bank account for me?
We introduce you to a bank through our partners in Hungary. A company bank account is needed to pay in the capital, banks decide, and we cannot promise an account.
Can you help with property in Hungary?
Yes, through introductions. We introduce you to local property partners. The guest investor permit does not accept a direct property purchase, so we match property to your goal. We give no investment advice and quote no returns, and local partners may pay AIA for introductions.
What does AIA charge?
We agree the scope and the price with you after a short call. The court and chamber figures above are the authorities’ own.
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Last reviewed: 22 October 2026 · Last updated: 22 October 2026
