Know the Rules for Your Move in Hungary
A road goods transport licence from the government office, held by the company that operates the vehicles and granted only if it meets the EU tests of good repute, financial standing, and professional competence.
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Hungary licenses road haulage at the company level. A mover that carries customers’ goods for payment in its own trucks needs a road goods transport licence (közúti árutovábbítási engedély) under Government Decree 261/2011, which applies the EU rules on access to the road transport profession. International road moves in its own trucks also need an EU Community Licence. Where a mover subcontracts the trucking, the carrier performing it holds these licences. Research for these pages found no removal-specific contract rules in Hungarian law; domestic truck carriage follows a government decree on road freight contracts that limits compensation unless a higher value is agreed. Always confirm current requirements directly before hiring a mover.
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For movers that operate their own trucks, a road goods transport licence from the capital or county government office, with a licence extract for each vehicle, a qualified professional manager, financial standing, and a seat in Hungary. No minimum Hungarian ownership share was identified.
Hungary →Carrier liability under Government Decree 120/2016 on road freight contracts and the Civil Code. Compensation is based on the value of the goods and is limited unless a higher value is agreed in writing for an extra charge, so consider declaring the value of your goods.
Covered within the Hungary pageThe Consumer Protection Act (Act CLV of 1997), enforced by the government offices, with free out-of-court dispute resolution through the regional conciliation bodies (békéltető testületek), in which businesses must take part.
Covered within the Hungary pageFor movers that operate their own vehicles across borders, an EU Community Licence from the government office, driver attestations for non-EU drivers, international permits for some non-EU routes, and EU limits on moves carried out inside other EU countries.
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Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only. Regulations may change. Always confirm current requirements directly with the government office (kormányhivatal) for the mover’s registered seat before hiring a mover.
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