{"id":3442,"date":"2025-03-17T15:06:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T14:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ibsh.hu\/?p=3442"},"modified":"2026-04-13T12:20:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T10:20:59","slug":"new-vip-investment-incentive-in-hungary-for-fdi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ibsh.hu\/en\/new-vip-investment-incentive-in-hungary-for-fdi\/","title":{"rendered":"New\u00a0VIP Investment Incentive\u00a0in Hungary for\u00a0FDI \u2013\u00a0Available\u00a0from\u00a0April\u00a02025!\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Starting\u00a0from\u00a0April\u00a02025, a\u00a0new\u00a0type\u00a0of\u00a0VIP Cash Grant\u00a0<\/strong>will\u00a0be\u00a0available, an Investment Incentive\u00a0in Hungary,\u00a0providing\u00a0non-repayable\u00a0funding\u00a0for\u00a0capacity-expanding\u00a0investments\u00a0or\u00a0the\u00a0creation\u00a0of\u00a0new\u00a0facilities. The program\u00a0aims\u00a0to\u00a0promote\u00a0the\u00a0growth\u00a0of\u00a0companies,\u00a0support\u00a0employment\u00a0expansion, and\u00a0encourage\u00a0research\u00a0and\u00a0development.\u00a0<\/p>

Who can apply?<\/strong> <\/h2>

The\u00a0new\u00a0VIP Cash Grant<\/a>, the Investment Incentive\u00a0in Hungary\u00a0is\u00a0available\u00a0for\u00a0small\u00a0and\u00a0medium-sized\u00a0enterprises\u00a0(SMEs)<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0large\u00a0enterprises<\/strong>,\u00a0provided\u00a0the\u00a0investment\u00a0is\u00a0made\u00a0in\u00a0one\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0following\u00a0counties:\u00a0\u00a0Szabolcs-Szatm\u00e1r-Bereg, Heves, N\u00f3gr\u00e1d, Borsod-Aba\u00faj-Zempl\u00e9n, B\u00e1cs-Kiskun, B\u00e9k\u00e9s, Baranya, Tolna, Zala, and Somogy.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>

Applicants must implement an investment worth at least 2 million euros<\/strong>, and must commit to increasing their revenue and wage costs during the maintenance period. <\/p>

What can the new VIP Cash Grant be used for?<\/strong> <\/h2>

\u2714 Real Estate Development<\/strong>: Land acquisition, property purchase, construction of manufacturing and warehouse halls, renovation, and expansion of existing buildings. 
\u2714 Equipment and Machinery Acquisition<\/strong>: Machines and equipment necessary for production and operation. 
\u2714 Intangible Assets<\/strong>: Acquisition of intellectual property, licenses, and know-how. 
\u2714 Renewable Energy Sources<\/strong>: Investments supporting sustainable energy. 
\u2714 On-Site Machinery<\/strong>: Financing of special equipment necessary for operations. <\/p>

How much VIP Cash Grant is available?<\/strong> <\/h2>

Up to 50% non-repayable grant<\/strong>, based on individual evaluation, depending on the location of the investment and the company\u2019s size. 
25% advance<\/strong> is available for SMEs. <\/p>

Mandatory Commitments for VIP Cash Grant <\/strong> <\/h2>

Applicants must guarantee that, during the maintenance period, they will: Increase their wage mass by at least 5 million euros<\/strong> AND 
Increase their revenue by at least 25 million euros.<\/strong> <\/p>

The maintenance period must be at least 5 years for large enterprises and at least 3 years for SMEs, but companies may choose to commit to a longer period to achieve the goals. <\/p>

Optional Commitments (At least one must be chosen)<\/strong> <\/p>

To be eligible for the support, companies must fulfill at least one of the following commitments: <\/p>

Increase in Wage Mass<\/strong>: The ratio of wage mass to the average statistical headcount during the maintenance period must exceed the business year\u2019s value before the investment by at least 30%. (Condition: At least 50 employees when submitting the application.) 
Increase in Revenue<\/strong>: The ratio of revenue to the average statistical headcount during the maintenance period must increase by at least 30% compared to the previous business year. (Condition: At least 50 employees when submitting the application.) 
Job Creation<\/strong>: The company must create at least 25 new jobs during the maintenance period. (Dual training, student employment contracts, or vocational training contracts count, as long as the employment reaches 60 hours per month.) <\/p>

Additional Commitments (At least two must be chosen)<\/strong> <\/p>

Companies must fulfill at least two of the following additional commitments: <\/p>

R&D Jobs<\/strong>: Creation of at least 10 new R&D jobs, with at least 50% of these requiring a higher education degree. 
Renewable Energy Usage<\/strong>: At least 30% of the company\u2019s energy used comes from self-produced renewable sources. 
Training Programs<\/strong>: The number of employees involved in dual training, student employment contracts, or vocational training contracts must increase by at least 10 compared to the previous academic year. 
Increase in R&D Expenditures<\/strong>: The company\u2019s R&D expenses must increase by at least 30% compared to the previous business year. (Condition: At least 50 employees when submitting the application.) 
Involvement of Local Suppliers<\/strong>: At least 30% of the products and services used by the company must come from suppliers located within 100 km of the investment site. 
Participation in Supplier Development Program<\/strong>: The company must actively participate in supplier development activities organized by the executing body. <\/p>

Don\u2019t Miss This Opportunity!<\/strong> <\/h2>

If your company is considering expansion in the eligible regions, it\u2019s worth preparing your application materials so you can access the support as quickly as possible starting from April 2025! <\/p>

For personalized information regarding Investment Incentive\u00a0in Hungary, please contact our experts<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Starting\u00a0from\u00a0April\u00a02025, a\u00a0new\u00a0type\u00a0of\u00a0VIP Cash Grant\u00a0will\u00a0be\u00a0available, an Investment Incentive\u00a0in Hungary,\u00a0providing\u00a0non-repayable\u00a0funding\u00a0for\u00a0capacity-expanding\u00a0investments\u00a0or\u00a0the\u00a0creation\u00a0of\u00a0new\u00a0facilities. The program\u00a0aims\u00a0to\u00a0promote\u00a0the\u00a0growth\u00a0of\u00a0companies,\u00a0support\u00a0employment\u00a0expansion, and\u00a0encourage\u00a0research\u00a0and\u00a0development.\u00a0 Who can apply?  The\u00a0new\u00a0VIP Cash Grant, the Investment Incentive\u00a0in Hungary\u00a0is\u00a0available\u00a0for\u00a0small\u00a0and\u00a0medium-sized\u00a0enterprises\u00a0(SMEs)\u00a0and\u00a0large\u00a0enterprises,\u00a0provided\u00a0the\u00a0investment\u00a0is\u00a0made\u00a0in\u00a0one\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0following\u00a0counties:\u00a0\u00a0Szabolcs-Szatm\u00e1r-Bereg, Heves, N\u00f3gr\u00e1d, Borsod-Aba\u00faj-Zempl\u00e9n, B\u00e1cs-Kiskun, B\u00e9k\u00e9s, Baranya, Tolna, Zala, and Somogy.\u00a0 Applicants must implement an investment worth at least 2 million euros, and must commit to increasing their revenue and wage costs during the maintenance period.  What can the new VIP Cash Grant be used for?  … <\/p>\n

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