According to Serbian Economist, Hungary is preparing to tighten tax supervision in a number of economic sectors, including real estate rentals through online platforms, delivery and courier services, and cryptocurrency transactions.
According to Daily News Hungary, the Minister of Economy has submitted two bills to parliament that would require foreign platforms to provide Hungarian tax authorities with detailed data on users and their transactions starting in 2026.
The following will be subject to regulation:
1) private individuals renting out apartments through Airbnb and similar services;
2) couriers and drivers working with Wolt, Uber, and other platforms;
3) investors trading cryptocurrencies through Revolut, Binance, and other exchanges.
Tax authorities will have direct access to information about the income of Hungarian individuals and legal entities, bypassing the self-declaration system.
According to the documents, service providers will be required to provide the company name, registered address, tax number, and personal data (name, date of birth, transaction volume).
Experts note that Hungary’s initiative is not limited to combating landlords — it covers the entire digital economy segment, where control was previously difficult.
“The aim is to create a system of transparency that will increase tax revenues without raising base rates,” the government notes.
Analysts believe that the new rules could affect the rental market in Budapest and other major cities. For foreign citizens living in Hungary and renting apartments through Airbnb, tax risks and administrative obligations will increase.
“Until now, many foreigners have used Hungary as a platform for investing in the rental business. Now, some of them may reconsider their strategy, which in the long run will lead to a reduction in the supply of short-term rentals and, possibly, an increase in prices in the long-term segment,” real estate market experts note.
Hungary is traditionally considered one of the EU countries with relatively low corporate taxes (9%), but the upcoming tightening of control over the digital economy shows the government’s desire to expand the tax base.
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