Foreign investors can open a joint stock company in Austria (Aktiengesellschaft/ AG), which is ideal for larger businesses seeking to raise capital through share offerings. A joint stock company has its own legal entity and is responsible for its debts and obligations. Shareholders are only required to fulfill their financial…
A fiscal representative in Austria should be appointed by taxpayers from third countries (outside the EU) who do not have their primary business location or a fixed establishment within the country. The representative will be responsible for complying with Austrian tax laws, facilitating communication with tax authorities, and handling various…
Foreign investors who want to enter the Austrian market can do so by registering a new company or by buying a ready-made company, also known as a shelf company. The ready-made company is registered and kept “on a shelf” until it is sold. Another characteristic of the Austrian shelf company is that it can be kept until it…
Establishing a branch in Austria (Zweigniederlassung Osterreich) or a branch in Vienna (Zweigniederlassung Wien) is not a very difficult process. The Austrian government is trying to encourage foreign investments by having just a few registration requirements and not having a discriminatory policy for foreign investors. A branch in Austria, even though is not considered a legal…
The types of companies available in Austria are important for overseas investors when thinking about opening a business in this country. If foreign investors travel to Austria to establish new businesses, they need to know about all of their alternatives. Our company formation agents in Austria can offer more information on all the…
An investor who wants to open a company in Austria can select the GmbH when opting for a small business in 2025. The GmbH is equivalent to the LLC found in other jurisdictions. The registration and operation of a GmbH in Austria are governed by the GmbH Act (GmbH-Gesetz – GmbHG). GmbHs are permitted to…
Austria is known for its financial industry which is one of the most developed economic sectors in the country. One of the best examples is the banking sector, as numerous Austrian banks have expanded in many other European countries through branch offices and which are some of the most important contributors to the country’s Gross Domestic…
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…
The importance given by the Austrian government to the foreign investments is the reason why so many double tax treaties were signed. The double tax treaties regarding income and capital were signed over the years with: Albania, Algeria, Argentina (not available anymore), Armenia, Azerbaijan, Australia, Barbados, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria,…
Moving to Austria has many benefits for those who choose this country, as it is one of the most prolific in the entire European Union. There are several ways through which foreign citizens from EU and non-EU states can immigrate to Austria and obtaining a residence permit by investment is definitely one of the most appealing ways of…
