Hungary

Hungary is an appealing destination for foreign investors thanks to its central European location, skilled workforce, low corporate tax rates, and generous government support — especially in high-tech and automotive industries. In 2025, Hungary boasts Central-Eastern Europe’s second-highest FDI-to-GDP ratio. The country continues to draw major investment, particularly from Asia, in sectors like electric vehicles and battery production.  Read on to explore investment opportunities and find out what to expect as a foreign investor in Hungary.

Zlata Erlach

Buying property in another country allows investors to secure their funds, have a stable passive income, make a profit, and sometimes even obtain residency or citizenship in the country. Explore the easiest countries to buy property as a foreigner, where strong economies, growth potential, and a high quality of life offer fantastic opportunities.

Elena Ruda

Roughly 450,000 Americans have retired abroad, according to the USA Social Security Administration. 38% of them choose Europe as their destination. This is unsurprising, as most countries in the top 27 belong to the EU. Let’s explore why US citizens retire abroad and what the best destinations for retirement are.

Alevtina Kalmuk

Over 8.7 million foreign tourists visited Hungary during 2024. The country’s tourism sector has surpassed its pre-pandemic records and is ready to welcome more visitors. Most foreign nationals must obtain a Schengen visa to stay in Hungary for up to 90 days. In this article, find out who needs to acquire this visa, where and how you can apply, and what documents to prepare.

Zlata Erlach

The Schengen Area is a zone that covers the majority of the European countries. Within this zone, there is no border control. Although most of the Schengen countries also belong to the European Union, these two areas are not the same. We explain how the Schengen area differs from the EU, how it functions and which countries it includes.

Vladlena Baranova

Residence and domicile are often confused, yet they carry distinct meanings. In short, the difference lies in permanence and intent. Residence typically involves a temporary stay, while domicile refers to a permanent home. Domicile and residency concepts influence tax obligations, legal rights, and long-term commitments. In this article, we unpack these crucial distinctions and highlight seven countries where you can obtain non-dom status.

Vladlena Baranova

Citizenship by investment (CBI) programs, often dubbed golden passports, offer individuals the opportunity to obtain a second passport in exchange for financial investments.  Golden passports are not to be confused with Golden Visas, which are programs that allow foreigners to obtain a residency permit for investment in a country’s economy. Learn more about the best options to become a citizen or a resident of another country by investment.

Albert Ioffe

Greece has already granted nearly 50,000 Golden Visas, and Portugal over 30,000 — testament to their long-standing appeal among global investors. Hungary, with its recently relaunched program, is quickly gaining attention as a fresh, accessible alternative. As interest in diversified and professionally managed assets grows, the investment fund route is emerging as one of the leading options for obtaining European residency. This comparison breaks down the key differences between the programs in Greece, Portugal, and Hungary — from fund strategies and thresholds to taxes and residency terms — to help investors make an informed and strategic choice.

Albert Ioffe

With Europe’s lowest corporate income tax rate of 9%, a simplified flat personal income tax of 15%, Hungary stands out as one of the top jurisdictions for tax optimisation. In this detailed guide, we explore key aspects of Hungary’s tax residency rules and beneficial tax regimes such as the KATA. Also, we highlight how residency options, including the Hungary Golden Visa, can further amplify your tax savings and streamline international business operations.

Ferenc Tihánszky

Holding citizenship in multiple countries opens up additional opportunities for work, business, and education by granting rights in more than one country. Hungary permits dual citizenship, especially encouraging those of Hungarian descent to reclaim their nationality. While Hungary does not offer citizenship directly by investment, it does provide residency through the Golden Visa Program, which can potentially lead to citizenship after a longer period of residency and naturalisation.

Zlata Erlach

According to the Emerging Trends in Real Estate report, investors consider Berlin, London, Paris, Amsterdam and Hamburg to be the most promising for real estate investments. The top ten also includes cities in Spain, Italy and Austria. Each European country has its own rules for buying an EU house. To help future cosmopolitans navigate them, we have compiled a guide to real estate in Europe. Immigrant Invest explains the average cost per square meter of housing, additional costs in buying European real estate, the amount of utility bills and annual taxes. The guide will be useful for cosmopolitans who are considering buying real estate in Europe to participate in programs for obtaining a residence permit or second citizenship.

Elena Ruda