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New Act amending sectorial laws necessary for the implementation of the data protection reform of the European Union

2019-06-27

New Act amending sectorial laws necessary for the implementation of the data protection reform of the European Union 26 June 2019Although the General Data Protection Regulation of the European Union (“GDPR”) has been in effect also in Hu...

Trust funds new legal instrument for the management of family wealth

2019-05-21

Trust funds – new legal instrument for the management of family wealth 20 May 2019 From 29 March 2019, Act XIII of 2019 on Trust Funds is effective. Legislation passed by the parliament provides the opportunity to establish trust funds for pub...

Preparations for Brexit dont leave it for the last moment

2019-04-02

Preparations for Brexit – don’t leave it for the last moment 1 April 2019 As a result of a referendum three years ago the United Kingdom is going to leave the European Union (Brexit) and thus in relation with the EU Member States ...

Recent amendments of the Hungarian labour law

2019-02-07

Recent amendments of the Hungarian labour law The rules of overtime work and the working-time banking period have been changed The Parliament adopted the amendments of the Hungaria...

GDPR is coming

2018-04-19

GDPR is coming! Processing personal data in the employment relationship The General Data Protection Regulation of the European Union (GDPR) that will in each member state uniformly regulate the legal framework of the protection of personal data wil...

GVH Guidelines on displaying online contents

2017-12-13

GVH Guidelines on displaying online contents The Hungarian Competition Authority (hereinafter referred to as: GVH), on 20 November 2017, published important guidelines on displaying such contents in social media that are based on paid agreements wit...

Amendments to merger control regime

2017-09-22

Amendments to merger control regime In 2017, the rules relating to the merger control by the Hungarian Competitions Authority (HCA) have been significantly changed. The scope of the amendments extends to the merger notification thresholds, the merge...

Dont forget to register with the Business-gate!

2017-08-30

Aim of the Business-gate Based on Act CCXXII of 2015 on the General Rules of Electronic Administration and Trust Services, as of 1 January 2018 electronic communication with the governmental bodies will be obligatory to all business organizations as...

Election of a work safety representative

2016-12-23

The recently amended Act XCIII of 1993 on Labour Safety (“Mvtv”) lays down that workers shall have the right to elect a representative or representatives from among themselves to represent their rights and interests related to occupation...

Eversheds launches EU Public Procurement Reform Guide 2016

2016-10-03

Eversheds has published the “EU Public Procurement Reform Guide 2016” on the status of implementation of the new procurement directives in the European Union. The initiator of the project and coordinator of the work of the international...

Forward thinking

2016-06-20

What would a Brexit mean for EU businesses operating in the UK? On 23 June 2016, the British public will decide whether the UK should remain in or leave the EU; this is seen by many in the UK as a once in a generation vote. A majority vote to leave ...

Changes in the Regulation of the European Union Trademarks

2016-05-23

The reform of the community trademark regulation The EU Directive 2015/2436/EU (Directive) and the related EU Regulation 2015/2424/EU Regulation) entered into force on 23 March 2016 which have introduced some relevant changes in the regulatio...

Change of Regulations lump sum for collection expenses

2016-04-26

The new rules on the regulation of the lump sum for collection expenses Act V of 2013 on the Civil Code added the lump sum for collection expenses as a new legal instrument to the Hungarian regulations in accordance with the relevant directive of th...

Global employment briefing: Hungary, October 2015

2015-10-19

Global employment briefing: Hungary, October 2015 Accidents at work under the influence of alcohol or drugsOn 1 July 2015 changes were made to the compulsory health insurance system,...

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) invalidated the Safe Harbour decision of the European Commission

2015-10-14

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) invalidated the Safe Harbour decision of the European Commission The judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union in Case C-362/14 on Safe Harbour published on 6 October 2015 repeale...

Date of supply for periodically settled transactions to change in VAT

2015-07-27

Date of supply for periodically settled transactions to change in VAT In compliance with Articles 64 and 66 of the EU ...

Main changes for VAT for 2015

2015-07-25

Main changes for VAT for 2015

Global employment briefing: Hungary, May 2015

2015-07-24

Global employment briefing: Hungary, May 2015

New advertising tax introduced in Hungary

2014-09-15

New advertising tax introduced in Hungary...

The employment of the Consumer Relations Officer

2014-07-24

The employment of the Consumer Relations Officer In this newsletter, we would like to draw the attention of companies to the fact that an unqualified consumer relations officer can only be employed until the 31st July 2014 at the latest. As of 1 Jan...

The rules relating to breach of contract in the new Civil Code

2014-07-03

The rules relating to breach of contract in the new Civil Code Part I The new Civil Code entered into force on 15 March 2014, pursuant to Act V of 2013. This ...

Changes in Hungarian corporate law in the new Civil Code

2014-02-20

Changes in Hungarian corporate law in the new Civil Code The New Civil Code (Act No. V of 2013), which enters into force on 15 March 2014,– contrarily to the current Civil Code - will regulat...

Labour law changes from 1 August 2013

2013-09-22

Labour law changes from 1 August 2013 The new Labour Code (LC)was adopted almost a year ago and amendments were necessary in case of a number of provisions thus the Parliament corrected, specified or amended the provisions regarding remuneration, sa...

On current updates regarding data protection

2013-08-01

This newsletter is to review the latest amendment of Act CXII of 2011 on the right of informal self-determination and freedom of information (hereinafter: Info Act), and the relevant official practice since the act entered into force. 1. Possi...

Amendments of the Civil Code in connection with late payments and preventing circular debts in the construction industry

2013-07-02

Amendments of the Civil Code in connection with late payments and preventing circular debts in the construction industry As of 1 July 2013 the provisions of the Civil Code regulating payment of debt and late payments, and those regarding cons...

The regulations of the new Labour Code in Hungary entering into force on 1 January 2013

2013-01-11

The provisions of the new Labour Code (LC) having not entered into force yet will become effective 1 January 2013. This year one did not need to get in deep in the regulations on derogation from the employment cont...

Company data reporting obligation to be fulfilled until 1 February 2013

2013-01-10

During 2012 the Act IV. of 2006 on Business Associations (hereinafter: ...

On the entry into force of the new Labour Code

2012-08-01

On the entry into force of the new Labour Code Act No. LXXXVI of 2012 (the Mht), the main purpose of which is to bring into force the new Labour Code (Act No. I of 2012) (the new LC) was published in the Hungarian G...

Corporate law changes affecting Hungarian companies

2012-04-01

In 2012 major changes of law enter into force concerning the operation of companies. Hereby we summarize the most important ones. I. Changes of the Companies Act The following changes e...

Briefing on the major amendments of the Labour Code effective as from 1 January 2012

2012-03-01

Act CXCI of 2011 on Benefits Provided to Employees with Changed Work Ability and on the Amendment of Particular Acts (hereinafter referred to as “Amendment”) introduced changes<...

The new Hungarian Act on Data Protection

2012-02-01

The new Hungarian Act on Data Protection (“Data Protection Act” or “Act”) entered into force on 1 January 2012 (Act No. CXIII of 2011 on...

The New Hungarian Labour Code is adopted

2012-01-06

After extensive preparation by legal experts, the new labour Code was submitted to the Hungarian Parliament in autumn 2011, and the final text was adopted on 13 December 2011. The new Labour Code (published in the Hungarian Official Gazette No. 2 ...

Eversheds News RSS | Hungary

New Act amending sectorial laws necessary for the implementation of the data protection reform of the European Union

Trust funds  new legal instrument for the management of family wealth

Preparations for Brexit  dont leave it for the last moment

Recent amendments of the Hungarian labour law

GDPR is coming

GVH Guidelines on displaying online contents

Amendments to merger control regime

Dont forget to register with the Business-gate!

Election of a work safety representative

Eversheds launches EU Public Procurement Reform Guide 2016

Forward thinking

Changes in the Regulation of the European Union Trademarks

Change of Regulations  lump sum for collection expenses

Global employment briefing: Hungary, October 2015

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) invalidated the Safe Harbour decision of the European Commission

Date of supply for periodically settled transactions to change in VAT

Main changes for VAT for 2015

Global employment briefing: Hungary, May 2015

New advertising tax introduced in Hungary

The employment of the Consumer Relations Officer

The rules relating to breach of contract in the new Civil Code

Changes in Hungarian corporate law in the new Civil Code

Labour law changes from 1 August 2013

On current updates regarding data protection

Amendments of the Civil Code in connection with late payments and preventing circular debts in the construction industry

The regulations of the new Labour Code in Hungary entering into force on 1 January 2013

Company data reporting obligation to be fulfilled until 1 February 2013

On the entry into force of the new Labour Code

Corporate law changes affecting Hungarian companies

Briefing on the major amendments of the Labour Code effective as from 1 January 2012

The new Hungarian Act on Data Protection

The New Hungarian Labour Code is adopted

Trust funds new legal instrument for the management of family wealth

Preparations for Brexit dont leave it for the last moment

Dont forget to register with the Business-gate!

Eversheds launches EU Public Procurement Reform Guide 2016

Change of Regulations lump sum for collection expenses