SERVICES
Corporate Establishment and Corporate Governance
We provide comprehensive legal support for the establishment, operation, and restructuring of companies in Hungary and select international jurisdictions. Our clients range from private individuals and early-stage founders to institutional investors and multinational corporate groups. Whether forming a simple Kft. or managing a complex multi-entity structure with cross-border elements, we offer clear legal frameworks tailored to business objectives and regulatory realities.
Company Establishment — Hungary and International
We support clients with the full incorporation process and beyond, including post-registration filings and compliance setup.
Our services cover:
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Limited liability companies (Kft.)
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Private companies limited by shares (Zrt.)
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Branch offices and representative offices of foreign companies
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International entities in jurisdictions such as Dubai (UAE) and Bermuda, including coordination with local agents, document verification, and notarial/legalization support
Formation services include:
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Drafting and submitting founding documents, articles of association, and corporate registry filings
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Advising on optimal ownership and governance structures, including multi-class shares, voting arrangements, and executive authority
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Provision of registered office addresses, delivery agent appointments, and AML-compliant structuring
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Liaison with tax advisors for VAT registration and business classification
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Coordinating bank account opening, shareholder funding procedures, and initial compliance filings
We also advise on pre-incorporation structuring, such as holding and SPV setup, shareholder loan documentation, and nominee/share trustee arrangements where applicable.
Corporate Governance, Structuring, and Internal Rules
Once established, we assist clients with all aspects of corporate governance, shareholder relations, and group structuring:
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Drafting internal rules, standing orders, shareholder agreements, and board regulations
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Preparing resolutions, general meeting minutes, and internal documentation in line with statutory and contractual requirements
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Advising on capital increases, capital reductions, equity contributions in kind, and transformation of shareholding structures
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Supporting changes in executive mandates, registered seat, corporate purpose, and business activity codes
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Designing multi-entity governance models for holding structures and cross-border groups
We frequently support clients with restructurings, mergers, spin-offs, and cross-border transformations, aligning legal documentation with tax structuring and operational goals.
Ongoing Legal Support and Statutory Compliance
We provide continuous corporate legal support throughout the life of the company, including:
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Drafting shareholder resolutions, management mandates, dividend distribution decisions, and internal policies
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Handling ownership transfers, mandate renewals, and executive changes
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Maintaining corporate books, registries, and documentation for inspections, audits, and investor due diligence
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Representing clients in front of the Company Registry and other regulatory bodies
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Preparing compliance packages ahead of financing rounds, acquisitions, or exits
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Conducting corporate cleanups and document regularizations prior to M&A transactions or group reorganizations
Long-Term Advisory Role
We act as long-term legal partners for our corporate clients, offering day-to-day assistance and strategic advice across legal, regulatory, and structural issues. Our focus is on enabling business continuity, minimizing administrative risk, and maintaining readiness for capital raising, sale, or reorganization.
Clients trust us to combine legal precision with commercial pragmatism — keeping their companies structurally sound, investor-ready, and compliant across all stages of growth.
CONTACT
LMK LAW
OUR ADDRESS
Lóránt-Maróthy Law Firm
1092 Budapest, Ferenc körút 26.
Email: office@lmklaw.hu
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