Working in Slovakia for a corporation in Hungary

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

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

  1. Are you allowed to work from home?
  2. What kind of visa do you need?
  3. Do you need to apply for a residence permit?
  4. Do you need to apply for a working permit?
  5. Do you need to apply for a social security number?
  6. Do you need to apply for a health insurance?
  7. Do you need to apply for a bank account?
  8. Do you need to apply for a work permit?
  9. Do you need to apply for a residency permit?

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

Finding remote work in Hungary if you are located in Slovakia might be difficult, therefore we recommend to consider other countries as well. If you live in a country where remote work is not yet popular, it will be easier to find a remote job in Hungary.

We are living in the information age. We can work from anywhere, anytime. If you are a freelancer or a remote worker, you can be anywhere in the world. Therefore, the question of how to live in Slovakia and find remote work in Hungary arises.

Do you want to work from home and live in Slovakia?
If you want to work from home and live in Slovakia, you have to consider other countries too.
The main problem is that the remote work market is not yet developed in Slovakia, therefore it is not easy to find a remote job there.
The second problem is that the majority of people do not have a good internet connection, therefore it is not easy to find a remote job in Hungary.
It is not necessary to have a good internet connection to find a remote job.

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

When working remotely for a corporation in Hungary, you salary can be send to Slovakia but the tax will be different.

If you work in Hungary and your company has a tax agreement with Slovakia, then the Hungarian government will send your salary to Slovakia, and the Slovak government will send you a tax invoice.
If your company doesn’t have a tax agreement with Slovakia, then you will pay the Hungarian tax, and the Hungarian government will send you a tax invoice.
In either case, the Hungarian government will send you a tax invoice, and the Slovak government will send you a tax invoice.

If you work in Hungary, you will get a tax invoice from the Hungarian government, and the Hungarian government will send you a tax invoice from the Slovak government.

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

If you are working remotely in Slovakia for a corporation established in Hungary, taxes could seem complicated but in fact are not. We’ll take a look at the taxes you’ll have to pay in Slovakia when working for a company based in Hungary.

What taxes do I have to pay in Slovakia when working for a company in Hungary?
If you are working remotely for a company based in Hungary, you have to pay taxes in Slovakia. The Slovak tax system is very similar to the Hungarian one. The main difference is that the tax is paid at the end of the year and is calculated at the end of the tax year.

  1. Paying taxes in Slovakia
    When you are working for a company based in Hungary, you will have to pay taxes in Slovakia. You have to pay taxes in Slovakia even if you are working remotely.
    You will have to pay taxes in Slovakia if you work in a company that is established in Hungary.
  2. How much taxes do I have to pay in Slovakia?
    When you are working for a company based in Hungary, you have to pay taxes in Slovakia. The tax is calculated based on your salary and the number of days you work.