Lundi supports compliant employment in Hungary — Budapest for SSC, finance, and tech. Strong central European hub with EU compliance and meaningful tech ecosystem. For larger SSC teams Poland typically wins on scale; for engineering Romania often wins on cost.
Hungary has a mature SSC and tech sector concentrated in Budapest — Morgan Stanley, Citibank, BlackRock, plus a substantial tech and gaming ecosystem (NNG, LogMeIn heritage). Hungarian forint (HUF) is the local currency. Employer social contributions run ~13–16% above gross (one of CEE's lower rates). Strong fit for SSC, finance operations, and mid-size engineering teams. For larger-scale SSC operations Lundi typically recommends Poland (deeper SSC ecosystem). For cost-driven engineering Romania often wins. For companies building teams of 10+, not individual hires.
In Hungary, professional recruitment agency fees range from 22-27% of the first-year annual base salary of a recruited employee. Recruitment agencies also require an upfront retainer and payment in advance installments of the agency fee based on milestones such as start of recruitment, presentation of candidates, and scheduling interviews with a candidate shortlist.
We know this might sound overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. A solution like Lundi eliminates the barriers for you. With Lundi, you can recruit talent across 70+ countries, easily managing recruitment—all in one, easy-to-use platform. Get an overview of what you need to know when hiring in Hungary below.
Termination of a permanent contract with cause requires a notice period of at least 30 days. This can be extended in proportion to the length of the service, if the termination is carried out by the employer.
Employers terminating an employee can offer a “garden leave” for half of the notice period. During this period, the employee will be exempt from work duties, but is still entitled to their absentee pay.
Lundi works with companies building international teams of 10 or more — typically in finance, accounting, HR/payroll, BD/sales, operations, or IT. Not for one-off hires or individual placements.
EOR platforms employ individuals for you. Lundi recruits, employs, and operates concentrated teams — including day-to-day management, HR, and an optional path to your own entity. It's the operating model for companies that have outgrown the EOR ceiling.
