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Questions, answers and WorkMarket.eu guides about working and living in Hungary.
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Does an EHIC or A1 replace a residence or work permit?
No. These concern healthcare or social-security coordination. A1 identifies the applicable social-security system in qualifying cross-border situations. Residence and employment authorisation need a separate check under
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Which payroll documents should I keep?
Keep contracts, payslips, bank-payment records, attendance, annual tax documents and correspondence about deductions. Ask payroll to explain gross pay, each deduction and the payment date. Store these privately; public f
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Will every foreign employee receive the same tax allowances?
No. Personal circumstances, residence and statutory eligibility matter. Do not apply family, age or other relief merely because it appears in a calculator. Ask payroll which allowance is available, which declaration is n
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What is the TAJ number?
TAJ is the Hungarian social-insurance identifier. Ask the employer about registration and the application process with the competent health-insurance administration. Possessing a number or card is not enough to resolve e
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General information, not a decision about your individual case. Laws change — check the official source and the review date.