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Establishing a branch in Austria<\/strong> (Zweigniederlassung Osterreich<\/em>) or a branch in Vienna (Zweigniederlassung Wien)<\/em> is not a very difficult process. The Austrian government is trying to encourage foreign investments<\/a><\/strong> by having just a few registration requirements and not having a discriminatory policy for foreign investors. A branch in Austria<\/strong>, even though is not considered a legal entity, has the same rights and obligations as any registered legal entity in Austria<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
 Quick Facts<\/th>  <\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead>
  Applicable legislation<\/td>

For foreign countries<\/p> <\/td> <\/tr>

Best used for<\/p> <\/td>

Highly regulated activities, such as banking, insurance, financial operations<\/td> <\/tr>

Minimum share capital<\/p> <\/td>

 No<\/td> <\/tr>
Time frame for the incorporation (approx.) <\/td>

Approx. 7 weeks<\/p> <\/td> <\/tr>

Management <\/td>

Local for non-EU and non-EEA companies<\/p> <\/td> <\/tr>

Legal representative required<\/td>

Yes, for non-EU and non-EEA enterprises<\/p> <\/td> <\/tr>

Local bank account <\/td>

Yes, but not mandatory<\/p> <\/td> <\/tr>

Independence from the parent company<\/td> Dependent on the parent company<\/td> <\/tr>
Liability of the parent company<\/td> Full liability on the branch office’s debt and obligations<\/td> <\/tr>
Corporate tax rate  <\/td> 24% on profits obtained in Austria<\/td> <\/tr>
Possibility of hiring local staff <\/td> Yes<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table>\n\n\n\n

Understanding the particularities of the branch office, as well as the requirements that apply in terms of business licenses and tax liability, is essential before establishing this type of operation. Our team offers complete assistance for the set-up of an Austrian branch<\/strong>. Below, our company formation agents in Austria<\/a><\/strong> explain the registration procedure for a branch office<\/strong>. They can also help you open a company in Austria<\/a>, no matter its type. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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