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What is the company registry in Hungary?
Ministry of Justice – Company Information and Electronic Company Registration Service
1055 Bp., Báthory u. 12.
About Hungary
The Hungary Companies Registry is located in Budapest and was founded in 1993.
Hungary is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The main language of Hungary is Hungarian which is spoken by 99% of the population with other languages such as English and German spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Forint (HUF). The population of Hungary is over 9.58 million.
Hungary Economy
The Real GDP in Hungary is in the region of $388.906 billion with a GDP per capita of $40,500. Hungary economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Hungary are cars, vehicle parts/accessories, electric batteries, packaged medicine, computers.
Main Trading Partners of Hungary
The leading export and import partners for Hungary are:
Exports: Germany 25%, Italy 6%, Romania 6%, USA 5%, Slovakia 4%
Imports: Germany 23%, China 7%, Austria 6%, Poland 6%, S. Korea 6%
Hungary Certificate of Incorporation
The Hungary Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Hungary Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Hungary company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Hungary register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Hungary customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Hungary Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Hungary the relevant laws are:
Hungarian laws and Directive 2009/101/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council.
What information is free to view at Hungary Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Hungary the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Hungary Registration Number - Cégjegyzékszám
Hungary Type of Company - Cégforma
Hungary Date of Incorporation - Bejegyezve
Hungary Company Name - A cég elnevezése
Hungary Registered Office - A cég rövidített elnevezése
Hungary Business Activity - A cég tevékenysége
Hungary Share Capital - A cég jegyzett tőkéje
Hungary Details of the CEO(s) & authorized representatives - A vezető tisztségviselő(k), a képviseletre jogosult(ak) adatai
Hungary Auditor - A könyvvizsgáló(k) adatai
Hungary VAT Number - A cég adószáma
Do you need to register / sign up at the Hungary Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Hungary register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Hungary
The number of registered companies is not Publicly Available in Hungary.
Types of Companies in Hungary
Businesses in Hungary can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
e.v. (egyéni vállalkozó) sole trader
e.c. (egyéni cég) sole venture
bt. (betéti társaság) limited partnership
kkt. (közkereseti társaság) general partnership
kft. (korlátolt felelősségű társaság) limited liability company
kht. (közhasznú társaság) community interest company
kv. (közös vállalat) joint venture
rt. (részvénytársaság) joint-stock company
Nyrt. (nyilvánosan működő részvénytársaság)
Zrt. (zártkörűen működő részvénytársaság)
szöv. (szövetkezet) cooperative
Can you order a Hungary Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Hungary agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Hungary accepts the Apostille Certificate for Hungary Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Hungary signed up to the Hague Convention on 18th January 1973.
What is the language(s) of the Hungary Company Registry?
The Hungary Company Register is in Hungarian language only.
Hungary Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Hungary has 100 embassies abroad, as well as 304 consulates and five other representations.
Budapest, the capital of Hungary, hosts 89 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 79 consulates and another two representations located in Hungary.
Hungary Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Hungary. Our local partner is based in Budapest which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Hungary including Solymar, Eger and Szeged. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Hungary Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Hungary from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Hungary Moody's rating: Baa3 (first obtained in 2016)
Hungary Standard & Poors rating: BBB (first obtained in 2019)
Hungary Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Hungary Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Hungary.
Hungary Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Hungary. Our specialist Hungary skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Hungary Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Hungary Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Hungary. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Hungary Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Hungary?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Hungary?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Hungary?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.