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…
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 agents for opening a company in Austria can offer more information…
An investor who wants to open a company in Austria can select the GmbH when opting for a small business. The GmbH is equivalent to the LLC (found in other jurisdictions) in some respects, but completely different in others. The registration and operation of a GmbH in Austria are governed by the GmbH Act (GmbH-Gesetz…
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 investor thus benefits from the incorporation of a foreign company’s history. Although we do not offer shelf companies or ready-made…
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,…
Setting up a cryptocurrency company in Austria can be a promising idea for investors. However, they must comply with the laws and regulations regarding cryptocurrencies and be mindful of the potential market risks that could impact their business operations. Presently, there is no mandatory crypto license in Austria in this form. However, registration…
A virtual office is a service offered by our company incorporation agents in Austria that allows companies to retain a physical address in the country, without the need for permanent presence at the said location. Just like any other service, it can be tailored to the specific needs of the client. Quick Facts …
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…
