Work in Hungary for a corporation based in Belgium

Can I work remotely for a company in Belgium while being in Hungary?

It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:

  1. Can you get a work visa in Belgium for your spouse?
  2. Can you work remotely?
  3. Do you have any other questions or concerns?

In a nutshell, we recommend to start with an online visa application, because the procedure is easy and fast. The online application will be sent to the consulate of your country of residence. After that, you will receive the approval within 2-4 weeks.
Once you have received the approval, you can apply for a work visa. This will take some time, but you can start working within a few weeks.
For more information on this topic, you can read our article on how to work remotely from abroad.

How to live in Hungary and find remote work in Belgium?

Finding remote work in Belgium if you are located in Hungary might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to read our guide on how to work remotely in Hungary.

If you are located in Hungary and want to work remotely, you might have to take a look at the most remote places in the world, as the remote work opportunities are limited. However, if you are located in Belgium, there are lots of remote work opportunities in the country.
We have already shared some of the most remote places in the world, so you can take a look at them.

How a company in Belgium can send my salary in Hungary?

When working remotely for a corporation in Belgium, you salary can be send to Hungary but only if you are a EU citizen.

I’m a Belgian living in Hungary and I’m working remotely for a corporation in Belgium. My company is a subsidiary of a multinational corporation and they are based in Belgium. They have a branch in Hungary and I work remotely from Hungary.
I’m wondering if my company is allowed to send my salary in Hungary. I’m not a citizen of Hungary, I’m a Belgian citizen. I’m a European Union citizen and I’m a resident of Hungary.
I’m working in Hungary and I’m wondering if my company can send my salary in Hungary. I’m a Belgian citizen and I’m working remotely for a company in Belgium.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Hungary for a company in Belgium?

If you are working remotely in Hungary for a corporation established in Belgium, taxes could seem complicated but in fact it is not so hard to figure out.

When you are working remotely in Hungary for a company in Belgium, you are subject to the Belgian tax system. You are not subject to the Hungarian tax system.
The easiest way to figure out how to pay your taxes is to use an online tax calculator. There are many online tax calculators available.
You can use a tax calculator to figure out how much you will pay in taxes if you are working in Hungary for a company in Belgium.

If you are working in Hungary for a company in Belgium, you are subject to the Belgian tax system.