- The Commission sent a reasoned opinion to Hungary for not aligning its retail tax regime with EU freedom of establishment rules.
- Foreign controlled retail companies in Hungary face high progressive tax rates on turnover.
- Domestic retailers using franchise systems are not subject to the same high tax rates.
- The regime restricts foreign companies from restructuring like domestic companies.
- Hungary has not phased out the retail tax despite commitments and has extended it without a clear end date.
- The highest tax rates under the regime have increased over time.
Source: taxathand.com
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