EU & Eurozone

Austria

Company Registration • GmbH & AG • Virtual Office 

Business in Austria

Gateway to Central and Eastern Europe

Austria offers a stable business environment in the heart of Europe with excellent banking and financial services infrastructure.

Austrian companies benefit from the country's strategic location, strong legal framework, and access to both Western and Eastern European markets.

Key advantages:

  • Strategic location connecting Western and Eastern Europe
  • Strong banking sector and financial services
  • High quality of life and skilled workforce
  • Excellent infrastructure and transport links
  • Business-friendly legal framework
  • Gateway to CEE markets with EU membership

Registration Requirements

What you need to register a company

GmbH (LLC)

  • Minimum 1 shareholder (any nationality)
  • At least 1 managing director
  • Share capital: €35,000 (€17,500 paid-up)
  • Registered office in Austria

AG (Joint Stock)

  • Minimum 1 shareholder
  • Management board + Supervisory board
  • Share capital: €70,000 minimum
  • Annual audit required

Documents Required

  • Passport copies of shareholders/directors
  • Proof of address (utility bill)
  • Business plan description
  • Notarized articles of association

Registration Process

We guide you through every step

1

Consultation

Analysis of your business needs and choosing the right company type.

2

Document Preparation

Drafting articles of association, collecting required documents.

3

Notarization

Notarial certification of documents and capital deposit.

4

Registration

Entry in commercial register, company is operational.

Tax System

Key taxes for Austrian companies

Corporate Tax

25% flat rate on worldwide income for resident companies.

VAT

Standard rate 20%. Reduced rates: 13% and 10% for specific goods/services.

Dividend Tax

27.5% withholding tax. EU Parent-Subsidiary Directive exemptions apply.

Minimum Tax

GmbH: €1,750/year minimum. AG: €3,500/year minimum.

Double Tax Treaties

Austria has 90+ tax treaties for international tax planning.

Reporting

Annual financial statements. Large companies require audit.

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