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Incorporate Online Business in Austria |
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 A prosperous and sophisticated business centre and a traditional trading bridge to Eastern Europe and the Balkans, Austria actively welcomes foreign investors. Setting up a company here is physically very easy. There is plenty of office and industrial space available, both for short and long term let and we can provide serviced office facilities. However there are important procedural issues to contend with. The company, which may be a partnership or corporation has to be registered. For corporations (company with limited liability [GmbH] or a stock corporation [AG]) this involves paying a nominal share capital. There is also the need to satisfy Austria's "Gewerberecht", or professional requirements for businesses. For more information.Please contact us for further details today. What is the most common type of company in Austria?A company with limited liability (GmbH) is by far the most usual form of company. A GmbH is a legal entity. Shareholders are not personally responsible for the liabilities of the company, except for the obligation to pay up their capital contributions.How much share capital is required to establish a GmbH?Minimum share capital is €35,000, of which at least half, €17,500, has to be paid up in cash.What other requirements are there for a GmbH?
What other types of companies are there?
What are the formalities regarding incorporation?The main formalities include:
How easy is it to recruit staff?Austria has a well-developed recruitment sector both for professional and support staff but there are shortages of skilled staff in certain fields, particularly telecommunications. In some industries, such as telecommunications, engineering and building, it is preferable that the head of the company should be an Austrian national. Click here for assistance with recruitment.What is the regulatory environment like?Austria is a participant in the euro and there is free movement of both capital and earnings. It has dual taxation agreements with a number of other countries, in particular all members of the European Union, the USA, Canada and Russia. No industries are closed to foreign investment, although in strategic areas an Austrian solution is sometimes preferred. Corporate taxation is relatively low at 25%. Click here if you would like to contact one of our Austrian corporate tax specialists.Are there financial incentives available – and what about banking facilities?Full banking services are available which offer a complete range of commercial banking facilities, including those related to acquisitions and the raising of capital. We can help you open a bank account in Austria.Government incentives include the following:
How can I get more information?Please contact us and we will be pleased to discuss matters in greater detail. |
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