Tax advisors call for end to mandatory chamber contributions

In July 2026, the association of tax advisors has called for the abolition of mandatory registration with the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK) and the associated contribution fee. It has also urged the government to halt plans to transfer the administration of sole traders from the National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) to the Chamber.

The association’s response follows comments by MKIK President Elek Nagy, who said in a recent interview that the chamber contribution could be adjusted according to company size, with the aim of reducing the burden on smaller businesses and distributing costs more proportionately. He also raised the possibility of the chamber receiving a share of corporate income tax revenues in the future.

According to the association of tax advisors, the proposal could pave the way for a raise of chamber contributions for larger companies. The association considers this unacceptable, arguing that businesses are currently required to finance activities they may not use or benefit from. It maintains that the chamber should instead be funded through voluntary membership contributions and fees charged for services actually provided.

The association has also called for the withdrawal of legislation that would transfer the administration of sole traders from NAV to MKIK from the beginning of next year. It warns that the change could undermine the stability and reliability of the administrative system.