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New Rules for Simplified Employment

The simplified employment relationship is a special form of employment in which the legislator, taking into account specific economic sectors and types of work, allows work to be carried out with less administration and more flexible, streamlined rules than those applying to traditional employment.

A boost for fair pay: EU court ruling supports Hungary’s rising wages

On 11 November 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) upheld the validity of the Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages, confirming that its core provisions remain in force across the EU.

Hungarian Parliament passes new tax relief package – key takeaways for businesses

In mid-November, the Hungarian Parliament adopted an 11-point tax and administrative relief package.

Taxing carbon quotas is unlawful, according to the EU Court’s Advocate General

The Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the EU (“CJEU”) has declared Hungary’s carbon quota tax incompatible with EU law. This finding can have serious consequences for both the state budget and the affected companies.

More transparent and reliable: new rules for authentic public registers

Authentic public registers are state-maintained databases whose information enjoys absolute legal trust. These registers ensure that legal statuses and facts can be verified clearly and reliably by both citizens and economic actors.

New rules have been published in relation to cryptocurrencies

Supervisory Authority for Regulatory Affairs of Hungary (SARA) published new rules regarding cryptocurrencies on 27 October 2025. These concern the authorisation and registration of service providers validating crypto asset conversion.

Advertising tax returns, exemption ends in the summer of 2026

In recent years, the focus of the Hungarian tax system has shifted increasingly towards turnover and consumption taxes. Several sector-specific taxes have been introduced, targeting particular segments of the economy. One of such regulations was the Advertising Tax Act, which established a new, turnover-based tax on the publication of advertisements and the provision of advertising services.

Hungary adopts national AI Act to implement the EU Artificial Intelligence Regulation

At the end of October 2025, Hungary adopted a new act and the related Government decree, which implements the EU Artificial Intelligence Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 into national law. The legislation will enter into force on 1 December 2025, establishing the framework for the domestic application of the EU’s AI Act and ensuring harmonised EU-level compliance.

Denmark would fight against deepfakes by amending its copyright act

The Danish Government announced in the summer of 2025 that it would adopt a new amendment to its Copyright Act, according to which the likeness of an individual, typically the face, would be protected by copyright.

A new legal institution: condominium building right

On 14 October 2025, the Hungarian Government submitted a bill on amendments related to the introduction of condominium building rights, which involves several key legislative changes, including new rules on condominiums, real estate registration and notarial procedures.