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How to Register a Company in Austria

Starting a business in Austria implies completing various procedures. After choosing the legal entity under which the company will operate in Austria, it must be incorporated with the Company Register. The Business Registry in Austria is the main authority in charge not only with the incorporation of all companies, but also the main directory where all information…

Set Up a Hotel in Austria

Tourism is one of the most developed Austrian industries and it has a significant contribution to the economy. In order to function properly this sector is well supported by all three large sub-sectors: travel agencies, restaurants and hotels. At this moment, foreign investors interested in starting a business in the tourism industry can choose any of the…

Establish an Online Shop in Austria

One of the most secure types of investments in Austria is to open a store. Investors have several choices when it comes to setting up shops in Austrian cities, among them opening companies which sell fast-moving consumer goods and electronics are quite successful. They have become even more successful since the number of business…

Open a Construction Company in Austria

Austria is renowned all over the world for its beautiful landscapes. Foreign investors interested in starting a business in the Austrian construction industry have plenty of choices in areas like commercial and residential real estate or even in the accommodation sectors. However, they will have to respect the country’s legislation and requirements…

Types of Investment Funds in Austria

With a powerful economy and considered one of the main beneficiaries of foreign direct investments from countries around the world, Austria continues to develop a suitable environment and adopt varied incentives meant to attract even more investments in the country. The Commercial Code in Austria serves the same conditions of investment to both local and foreign entrepreneurs, making no…

Set up a Trust in Austria

Trust funds are known as common investment plans where individuals, who in this case are called settlers, can protect their assets and transfer them to the family members at a certain point or period, whether there are movable possessions or not. Foreigners in Austria can establish trusts or private foundations, considering the rules and regulations…

Set Up a Healthcare Business in Austria

Austria has one of the most advanced healthcare systems in world, according to various reports. The healthcare industry contributes with up to 11% to the Austrian economy on a yearly basis and, according to the Ministry of Health, this sector rose by 5% annually in the last 20 years. With close to 300 hospitals where…

Open a FMCG Business in Austria

Local and foreign entrepreneurs seeking to develop a business in Austria can choose from various segments of the economy. One option that rarely fails is to set up a company which sells or distributes fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). Austria is one of the best performing economies in Europe, therefore selling this type of products will most likely…

Set Up a Financial Company in Austria

Foreign investors who want to set up a company in Austria are usually interested in the most developed industries. One of these economic sectors is the financial one. Those interested in starting a financial company in Austria must comply with the legislation related to the financial industry and must obtain various licenses from the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) or from…

Open an IT Company in Austria

According to recent report, the information and communications technology (ICT) industry in Austria is one of the most developed economic sectors. It generates close to 8% of the total value of the research and development (R&D) industry which has a great impact on all Austrian companies in terms of productivity. Also, according to the…