Senior Counsel

Bálint Zsoldos

Head of Tax

Languages

Hungarian
English
German

Bálint is the Head of Tax team and Senior Counsel at CMS Budapest. He is a seasoned tax expert with over 15 years’ experience across Hungary and the EU.

He brings a rare blend of Big Four consulting, regulatory expertise as a tax authority lawyer, and private practice leadership. He specialises in indirect tax (VAT), corporate tax, tax audits, M&A due diligence, and cross-border compliance.

Bálint is a trusted advisor to C-suite executives and legal departments in industries such as manufacturing, energy, finance, aviation, and technology.

Relevant experience

A global toy manufacturer on complex tax structuring and tax audit representation.
Multinational and domestic companies on corporate tax matters, including group taxation, transfer pricing, thin capitalisation rules, and cross-border structuring.
Leading investors and corporates on M&A and transactional tax issues, such as tax due diligence, acquisition structuring, reorganisations, and financing structures.
Clients in tax controversy matters, including audits and disputes with tax authorities, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.

Memberships & Roles

Budapest Bar Association

Education

2023 - LL.M in Financial Law, Pázmány Péter Catholic University.
2016 - Certified Tax Advisor, Hungarian Chamber of Auditors.
2010 - JD, Law, Eötvös Loránd University.
2009 - Exchange Program: International Business, Trade & Tax Law, Masaryk University Brno.

Practice Areas

Tax

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