{"id":53678,"date":"2023-11-23T15:09:31","date_gmt":"2023-11-23T14:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nzp.de\/signing-a-contract-in-hungary\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T11:38:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T09:38:48","slug":"signing-a-contract-in-hungary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nzp.de\/es\/signing-a-contract-in-hungary\/","title":{"rendered":"Signing a contract in Hungary"},"content":{"rendered":"

As an American, you may need a lawyer in Hungary to draft a contract, if you want more guarantee, than just a handshake<\/strong>. Handshakes and gentlemen\u2019s agreements are important, but it is no surprise why so many say:<\/p>\n

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\u201eUntil the contract is signed, nothing is real.<\/em>\u201d \u2013 Glenn Danzig<\/h6>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Hungarian law and legal practices vary significantly from the UCC and US common law. A lawyer who is familiar with Hungarian laws and regulations can ensure that the contract is legally binding and complies with all relevant laws in Hungary. Additionally, a lawyer can assist in negotiating the terms of the contract and protecting the interests of the American party.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s clear that the basic elements of a contract under the Hungarian Civil Code (HCC) are quite similar to that required by US law; namely, an offer needs to be accepted by the other party in return for something of value (money, goods, or services). It\u2019s simple as Do-Re-Mi.<\/p>\n

However, the regulations in the HCC regarding the offer and acceptance, as well as the jurisprudence of the courts differ way more, than how the common law differs from the UCC.<\/p>\n

In addition to that, certain types of contracts may be required to be in writing<\/strong>, signed by both parties, and\/or notarized<\/strong> by an attorney or a notary public in order to be valid<\/strong> (e.g. a real estate purchase agreement or a joint will).<\/p>\n

It’s important to note that the requirements of a contract may vary depending on the specific nature of an agreement too. It is quite obvious that the essential elements of an athlete’s employment contract are quite different from a contract for the sale of an agricultural land or an energy service contract.<\/p>\n

An attorney familiar with Hungarian law can help ensure that a contract meets all the necessary requirements of the given legal field.<\/p>\n

Our law firm uses electronic means to sign documents and communicate with clients as widely as possible, so you can conclude a contract or “meet\u201d us online at any time.<\/p>\n

If you are in need of a lawyer for contract negotiations, drafting agreements or legal representation in a lawsuit arising from a contract, feel free to contact dr. Bal\u00e1zs \u00c1cs from NZP NAGY LEGAL. Bal\u00e1zs and the NZP Team will be happy to give legal counsel and represent you. <\/em><\/p>\n

The author of this article is on the list of lawyers and law firms provided by the U.S. Embassy of Hungary, as a convenience to U.S. citizens and companies.<\/em><\/p>\n

Contacto:\u00a0balazs.acs@nzp.de<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As an American, you may need a lawyer in Hungary to draft a contract, if you want more guarantee, than just a handshake. Handshakes and gentlemen\u2019s agreements are important, but it is no surprise why so many say: \u201eUntil the contract is signed, nothing is real.\u201d \u2013 Glenn Danzig Hungarian law and legal practices vary […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":51335,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[139,18],"tags":[1221,1226,1219,1085,1223,1222,1220,1225,1224],"class_list":["post-53678","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-en","category-uncategorized","tag-agreement","tag-civil-code","tag-contract","tag-contract-law","tag-legal-assistance","tag-regulations","tag-signature","tag-testament","tag-will"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t