What goes on a company stamp?

One of the first questions after registering a new company in Hungary: what should go on the company stamp (cégbélyegző)? Here is what is most common, and what to check before ordering. The stamp text itself stays in Hungarian, exactly as in the company register.

The most common content

• Company name (cégnév) – exactly as in the company register (the full or the short name).
• Registered seat (székhely) – postcode, town, street, house number.
• Tax number (adószám) – 8-1-2 digits, for example 12345678-2-42.

Many companies also add the company registration number (cégjegyzékszám, “Cg.”), the bank account number, a phone number or an e-mail address. The more details you add, the larger the size you should choose.

Examples

Three-line stamp (smaller size):

Five-line stamp (larger size):

Is a company stamp mandatory?

Hungarian law does not generally require a company stamp. It is required, however, if the company has stated that it signs with a stamp (for example on the signature specimen, aláírási címpéldány). In practice many banks and business partners expect one, and it speeds up everyday paperwork.

What to check before ordering

• Copy the company name and tax number from the company extract or the registration decision, so there are no typos.
• For a new company it is worth waiting for registration: the tax number and registration number become final then.
• A Hungarian bank account number has 2×8 or 3×8 digits; if you change banks later, the stamp has to be replaced too – which is why many leave it out.
• Check in the designer’s preview that every line is easy to read.

Which stamp should I choose?

• Rectangular company stamp 47×18 mm5 lines5 999 Ft
• Rectangular company stamp 58×22 mm6 lines6 999 Ft
• Round company stamp Ø30 mmcircular text + 3 lines5 999 Ft
• Round company stamp Ø40 mmcircular text + 4 lines7 999 Ft

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