Live in Hungary while having a job in the UK

By Mark 13 May 2022

Can I live in Hungary and work remotely for a company in the UK?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. Your company must be located in the UK.
  2. Your company must have a registered office in the UK.
  3. Your company must have a VAT number.
  4. Your company must be registered in the UK.
  5. You must have a valid passport.
  6. You must be a resident of the UK.
  7. You must be a citizen of the UK.
  8. You must have the right to work in the UK.
  9. You must have a valid work permit.
  10. You must have a valid visa to work in the UK.

How to find remote work in the UK while living in Hungary?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in the UK even though you are located in Hungary. For that we will have to discuss a few things.

First, what is remote work?
Remote work is work done from a remote location. The work can be done from your home, office, or a different location. Remote work is usually done by the individual.
For example, if you are a web developer, you can work from home. Or if you are a graphic designer, you can work from your home office.
If you are a remote worker, you are not tied to a physical location.
You can work from anywhere and you can work any time.
The benefits of remote work
The benefits of remote work are many.
You can work from anywhere.
You can work whenever you want.
You can work on projects that interest you.

How to get paid in Hungary when working remotely for a corporation in the UK?

You can get paid in Hungary even if you are working for a company in the UK, however , you need to have a company that is registered in Hungary. The first thing you need to do is to find a company that is registered in Hungary. You can do this by searching the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce website, which has a list of companies registered in Hungary.

You can then apply for a work permit. You will need to provide evidence that you have a company in Hungary. You can get a copy of your company’s certificate of incorporation, which you can get from your company’s accountant.
Once you have the certificate of incorporation, you can apply for a work permit.

How do taxes work in Hungary if I’m working remotely for a company Hungary?

When working remotely in Hungary for a firm based in the UK, taxes might be tricky, therefore you need to know how they work.

What are the tax rules in Hungary for working for a UK-based company?
There are different rules depending on where you work in Hungary. The rules for a self-employed person are different from those for an employee.
The tax system in Hungary is very complicated, so you need to understand the laws and regulations that apply to you.
If you work remotely in Hungary for a UK-based firm, you need to know the rules that apply to you.
You can work from home in Hungary, but you may need to register for a work permit.
If you are working remotely in Hungary for a UK-based firm, you need to know what the tax rules are and how they apply to you.
If you work from home in Hungary for a UK-based firm, you can work from home.
If you work in Hungary for a UK-based company, you can work from home.
You need to register for a work permit if you are working in Hungary for a UK-based company.
If you are self-employed, you must pay taxes on your income.