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The Hungarian Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) continues its public crackdown on employment fraud by publishing data on employers who failed to report work relationships, as required by national law.
In its latest update on May 7, 2025, NAV has refreshed its online database containing the names and identifying details of employers who, according to final administrative or judicial decisions, violated mandatory employee registration requirements.
This public registry aims to enhance labor market transparency and uphold fair competition.
What Information Is Published?
The NAV’s publicly accessible list includes:
- Name and address or registered seat of the employer
- Tax number (for legal entities) or tax ID (for individuals)
- Date of the final ruling
- Date the decision became enforceable
As of a September 2023 legal amendment, publication no longer requires the decision to be enforceable finality alone suffices.
How Long Are Entries Retained?
Employers’ data remain on the list for two years following publication, after which they are removed automatically, unless a new infraction occurs.
Implications for Labor Relations Compliance
In tandem with its publication policy, NAV also indicates which entities on the list are considered non-compliant with Hungary’s “regulated labor relations” standard a classification that can affect eligibility for:
- Public funding
- Government tenders
- Subsidy programs
These are employers who were penalized for registration violations within two years preceding a support application.
Legal Basis
- Art. 265 of Act CL of 2017 (on tax administration)
- Government Decree 115/2021 (III.10.), Section 20(1)(a)
NAV aims to bolster labor law enforcement and reduce undeclared work, especially in sectors prone to informal employment.
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