Corporate fraud detection is not a simple audit activity, nor is it exclusively a follow-up investigation. Rather, it is a complex, multidisciplinary corporate governance and risk management methodology, which aims to reveal the discrepancies between economic reality, documented operation and decision-making processes. A professional anti-fraud investigation does not start from the point of view of […]
For third-country nationals residing in Hungary, the residence permit is one of the most important legal documents. This certifies the purpose, on what grounds and for how long the person may reside in the territory of Hungary. However, a residence permit is not a stand-alone document: it is closely linked to a passport and, more […]
What can the managing director do if the audit differs from the accounting? Professional crisis management, materiality threshold mathematics and protection of clauses in the 2026 balance sheet closing period The period between the closing of the financial year and the publication of the financial statements is the most intensive professional test for the management […]
Business Associations (Ltd.) in the Probate Procedure: Legal, Tax and Operational Risks at the Systemic Level The conflict between static inheritance law and dynamic enterprise The probate procedure is one of the classic institutions of civil law, the primary purpose of which is the lawful and orderly transfer of the deceased’s assets to the heirs. […]
Where Real Business Efficiency in Legal Services Begins The legal services market has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. In addition to classic, individual lawyer advice, standardized, process-based solutions are playing an increasingly important role. This change is particularly important for businesses that operate in an international environment or use services related to company […]
In recent years, corporate transparency has become one of the most important compliance areas in the European Union and Hungary. In order to preserve the integrity of the financial system, fight money laundering and terrorist financing, and curb tax evasion structures, regulators are increasingly focusing on clearly identifying who is really behind a business. For […]
Hungary remains one of the most interesting real estate markets in Central Europe for foreign investors in 2026. Budapest is an especially strong target: it offers a relatively liquid residential property market, vibrant rental demand, a regional business hub role, and a predictable legal environment at the same time. However, investor interest is not driven […]
Many clients tend to treat duty simply as “another cost to be paid.” From a legal perspective, however, duty means much more than that: it is a statutory payment obligation connected to certain acquisitions of assets, court proceedings, company procedures, and administrative applications. In Hungary, the main rules on duties are set out in Act […]
Entering the Hungarian market is a practical and commercially attractive decision for many businesses. Hungary offers a low corporate tax rate, access to the EU market, and a legal environment that is understandable for international investors while remaining flexible enough for owner-managed companies. For this reason, many foreign-owned businesses start with a simple and efficient […]
What every business needs to know about data protection The European Union’ s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force in 2018 with the aim of creating a uniform set of data protection rules in the European Economic Area. The regulation has fundamentally transformed the way businesses collect, process and store personal data. One […]
