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…
The value added tax (VAT) is one of the most important taxes applied by the Austrian Government. It is regulated by the VAT Act and it is administered by the Ministry of Finance. The VAT is an indirect tax applied as it is imposed to Austrian companies and collected from the buyers of goods or services. Foreign investors opening…
Austria is considered one of the most attractive countries for setting up a holding company. Moreover, Austria is considered by many foreign investors “the ideal holding company location” because of the tax advantages this type of structure offers. Among the benefits an Austrian holding company offers refer to taxation. Our company registration agents in Austria can offer a…
If you want to open a company in Austria and need assistance, you can rely on the company formation services provided by our consultants who can also put you in touch with our accountants in Austria. Austria is seen as Germany’s little sister because the two countries have pretty similar laws related to the formation of companies and…
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…
Since 1995 when it joined the European Union, Austria has rapidly ascended as one of the most powerful economies in Europe and one of the most industrially developed countries in the world. Foreign companies with branch offices and subsidiaries in Austria have contributed to the expansion of the country’s economy indicating that foreign investors are…
Foreign companies seeking to establish a presence on the Austrian market have several choices when it comes to the business form. Among these structures are the branch office, the representative office, and the subsidiary. An Austrian subsidiary company falls under the scope of the Company Law and is subject an easy incorporation procedure. Our company formation agents in…
Austria is one of the most prolific countries and a well-reputed financial center in Europe. Starting a company in Austria is easy and foreign investors are encouraged to start businesses in some of the new emerging industries such as financial technology and research and development. The most important center for opening a company in Austria is…
Foreign enterprisers who want to start companies in Austria have plenty of choices in matter of industries. Austria is one of the best performing economies in Europe and the local market is opened for both small and large-sized businesses, depending on how much one is willing to spend. One of the most important trends at global…
Foreign investors who want to do business in Austria can set up fintech companies as the country is currently one of the most appealing European destinations in this field. Not long ago, the government has launched various programs for startups, many of these companies operating in the fintech sector which is why Austria now has a ‘fintech ecosystem’. Our company…
