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Company Act in Austria

The Company Act in Austria is based on the Austrian Commercial Code, the Austrian Trade Law 1994, the New Companies Promotion Act, the Commercial Register Act and the Federal Law on Special Assistance for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises. All these texts of legislation regulate the incorporation, registration and running of a company in…

Buy a Shelf Company in Austria

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…

VAT Registration in Austria

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…

Company Types in Austria

When a foreign investor comes in Austria with a clear thought of investing in a new company, he must be aware of all types of companies that are available. Only after analyzing all the structures, he can decide about setting up a company in Austria. Our company formation agents in Austria can offer…

Holding Company in Austria

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…

Why Is Austria an Attractive Country for Investors?

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…

Open a Subsidiary in Austria

Opening a subsidiary in Austria can be a strategic move for foreign companies seeking to explore the business opportunities within the Austrian market. An Austrian subsidiary company falls under the scope of the Company Law and is subject to an easy incorporation procedure. Our company formation agents in Austria can explain the requirements…

Set Up a Cryptocurrency Company in Austria

As the use of cryptocurrencies has become more popular, financial authorities have started to express their opinion on their use and, in some cases, supervise or regulate them. Presently, there is no mandatory crypto exchange license in Austria in this form, however, registration requirements are in place, and they can be seen as…

Accounting Services in Austria

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. Quick Facts Services offered by our accountants in Austria - bookkeeping, - preparation of annual financial documents, - payroll,…

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…