Freelance in Hungary

Freelance in Hungary: how freelancers pay taxes, get paid by foreign clients and find work, and which skills are in demand. Hire or offer services on Kits.

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The freelance market in Hungary

Hungary has a solid IT and creative sector in Budapest and Debrecen, with freelancers working for German, Austrian and US clients. Developers, designers and translators are in steady demand.

Taxes and legal status

Since the 2022 changes, the simplified KATA tax can only be used by those who work for private individuals, so most freelancers working for companies switched to the flat-rate expense regime (átalányadózás). Under it, a fixed percentage of revenue counts as costs and only the rest is taxed, with a tax-free part up to half of the annual minimum wage. VAT is 27%, with an exemption under an annual threshold.

This is general information as of 2026, not tax or legal advice. Rates and thresholds change, so check them with the tax authority or a local accountant before you register.

Getting paid

Hungarian clients pay in HUF by bank transfer, and EU clients by SEPA in EUR. PayPal, Wise and Revolut are common.

bank transfers in HUF
SEPA transfers in EUR
PayPal
Wise and Revolut

Skills in demand

software development
graphic design
translation between Hungarian, German and English
digital marketing
video production
engineering

Tips for freelancers in Hungary

Check whether KATA still applies to you: it does not cover work for companies.
Hungarian is a rare language, so translation and localization are a strong niche.
Invoice EU clients in EUR to avoid conversion losses.

Hiring a freelancer from Hungary

Local time in Hungary is UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer), so agree in advance on the hours when you are both available for calls. Describe the task, the deadline and the budget in your first message, ask for examples of similar work, and fix what counts as done before work starts. If the work is for a local audience, a freelancer who knows the language and the market will save you rewrites.

Kits for freelancers in Hungary

Kits is an international freelance marketplace that is not tied to one country. Freelancers in Hungary can publish services with a portfolio and a clear price, or respond to clients' jobs, and talk to clients in the built-in chat. The first listing on each account is free, and the site works in nine languages, from English and Spanish to Russian, Turkish and Georgian.

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Design Development & IT Writing & Translation Marketing & SMM Video & Animation Business Music & Audio

Frequently asked questions

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How are freelancers taxed in Hungary?

Most freelancers are sole traders (egyéni vállalkozó) on the flat-rate expense regime (átalányadó); KATA is now limited to work for private individuals. Rules change, so check the current rates with the tax authority or an accountant before you register.

How do freelancers in Hungary get paid by foreign clients?

The usual options are bank transfers in HUF, SEPA transfers in EUR, PayPal and Wise and Revolut. Which one suits you depends on the client's country, the fees and how fast you need the money.

Which freelance skills are in demand in Hungary?

software development, graphic design, translation between Hungarian, German and English, digital marketing, video production and engineering.

Can I find a freelancer in Hungary on Kits?

Yes. Kits is open to clients and freelancers from any country. Search the catalogue or post a job, compare portfolios and reviews, and agree on the details in the chat.