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Company incorporation in Austria is a legal process that enables you to establish a business setup in Austria as a foreigner from anywhere at any time, facilitated by an agent/attorney via a power of attorney (POA). Whether it is a startup or a representative office, lay out the foundation of your business journey in Austria with Enterslice’s expert guidance.
The process of company registration in Austria includes name approval, preparation of the MOA, AOA, and shareholder agreements, deposit of the required capital, registration for taxes, and obtaining business-specific licenses.
Austria company registration will assist you in establishing a strong presence in top markets, including tech, fintech, manufacturing, electronics, automobile, financial services, and logistics.
You can either open a limited liability company, a flexible capital Co, a branch office, or a stock corporation, depending on your capital availability or business activity type. Consult our experts to choose the best-suited company structure, appoint a local agent, or open a corporate bank account in Austria.
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Get a chance to access the large EU consumer market with Enterslice’s specialized assistance and enjoy zero-stress Austria company registration.
The benefits of online company registration in Austria for foreigners include a stable business environment, skilled talent availability, government grants, tax incentives for innovation, and modern infrastructure.
There are no restrictions on foreigners seeking company formation in Austria, meaning you don’t really need the assistance of a local or EU/EEA-based director as long as you’re opting for an LLC, branch office, or FlexCo in Austria.
Once you register a company in Austria, you’ll be able to access the vast market of the European Union through the free movement of goods and services. It is one of the key merits of company registration in Austria.
Business structures like limited liability (GmbH), flexible capital, and joint stock corporation protect the personal assets of directors and shareholders against the business’s debts and outstanding loans. The stakeholders are only liable to the extent of their contributed capital.
Austria has a modern banking infrastructure with international banks with high credit ratings and seamless integration into global capital markets, streamlining international transactions after company registration in Austria.
With company incorporation in Austria, you can increase your credibility in Europe, expanding your reach in top markets in other EU countries like Germany, Italy, France, Sweden, and the Netherlands. It is one of the benefits of company registration in Austria.
You can tap into the large pool of talented, multilingual and professional workforce once you set up a business in Austria. From CEOs to CTOs, you can hire an experienced intellect with knowledge of local EU laws. It is one of the significant merits of business setup in Austria.
As a foreigner, you have various options for remote business operations, such as a virtual office setup that comes with a business address in a prestigious location, telephone answering, and a virtual assistant. You can upgrade it anytime with other flexible options like a meeting room, dedicated desk, and conference facilities in case you plan on travelling after company registration in Austria.
The documents required for online company registration in Austria are as follows:
Application Form
Notarized Copy of Memorandum & Articles of Association
Residential Proof of Key Members
Identification and Address Proof of the Local Agent
Specimen Signature of Directors and Shareholders
A Board of Directors’ Resolution for Branch Office Applications
Lease or Rental Agreement of the Official Company Address
A Bank Certificate Confirming the Initial Deposit
Declaration by the Managing Director on Appointment
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Owner of the Workspace (if any)
Detailed Description of Business Activity & Purpose
Notarized Company Name Approval
A Board of Directors’ Resolution for Branch Office Applications
Resolution by Shareholders (for appointing the MD)
Document Translations of All Documents in the German language
Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO), if Applicable
The common types of business structures for Austria company registration are as follows-
A private limited company type that has a minimum capital requirement of USD 40,700. You will need to pay USD 19,800 as paid-up before approval. This business structure is most common amongst foreigners looking to establish a business in Austria. Shareholders' and directors’ personal assets are secured against the company’s debts.
This is a new type of business structure introduced in 2024 as a founder privilege option for startups, holding companies, and SMEs with a minimum capital requirement of USD 11,640, with USD 5800 as paid-up before application submission. The lower fund requirement eases the burden of new foreign entrepreneurs seeking a venture in Europe.
A joint stock company is essentially a public limited company, which is highly recommended for big businesses, IPO planners, and investors with large funding. This structure requires at least USD 81,500 as initial capital, with paid-up of 25% of the cash contribution and 100% of the share capital before company registration in Austria.
A representative office is a liaison office with no legal existence, which helps foreign entrepreneurs in gaining insights and establishing a network in the local Austrian market and business community. You must appoint a local representative as manager if you’re operating the RO outside the EU/EEA.
A branch office is an extension of its foreign parent company in Austria. However, unlike a representative office, it is allowed to conduct permissible commercial activities under a proper business setup in Austria. The non-EU parent entity is fully liable for its branch and needs to appoint a permanent EU/EEA resident as representative before the authorities.
A limited partnership is a type of business enterprise that consists of at least two partners, with one general partner with unlimited liability and a limited partner with liability capped at their contribution. The general partner is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the firm. Recommended for law and consulting firms.
Scroll down and check out how Enterslice will help you to register a company in Austria:
Our associates will assist in deciding on a business structure, depending on your activity type and capital availability. We'll also conduct a name search against already registered companies and trademarks to avoid potential early rejections.
You’ll need an Austrian or EU/EEA-based local registered agent or lawyer for online company registration in Austria, bank account opening, online video verification, and notarization of your documents.
Our legal associates will prepare your company’s charter (MOA & AOA), shareholder agreements, business activity description, power of attorney, and ID/address proofs of all key members. Your local representative will notarize all the documents on your behalf after video ID verification with you.
Your local agent/lawyer will assist you in depositing the initial funds in the notary’s trust account to ease the company formation in Austria process for a foreign applicant like you.
The appointed representative will move forward with the online application for Austria company registration, along with document submission via their Austrian ID on the Business Service Portal (USP) on your behalf.
The next step is to register for corporate and VAT tax with the Austrian Tax Office, which can be done through the FinanzOnline portal by your Austrian lawyer/agent through their professional USP account. You'll be allotted a tax number and VAT ID after successful enrollment with the concerned authority.
After tax registration, we’ll help you select a bank based on your company’s size and financial needs. Famous banks include Erste Bank and Raiffeisen Bank for non-EU founders. Once you’ve finalized a bank, we’ll prepare your business plan, assemble your documents, and assist you in preparing for the interview (mostly VideoID). The final submission and liaison are still done by your Austrian authorized signatory.
Subsequently, we’ll help you obtain the specific business trade license as per your business activity. This is a separate legal requirement, which will be handled by your local agent via the USP online portal after company registration in Austria.
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The timeline for online company registration in Austria for foreigners is as follows:
Search for a lawful company name via the Austrian Company Register Online Search and Trademark Authority’s digital database. The name should be unique and must not conflict with already enrolled companies or brands in Austria.
Prepare and notarize documents like MOA, AOA, power of attorney, passport copies before a notary for Austria company registration.
Transfer and deposit the initial capital (paid-up) to your notary’s trust account. Foreigners cannot open a bank account without a residency in Austria.
Fill out the digital application form and upload documents for verification on the Commercial Registry’s online USP portal. If everything is in order, then the registry will issue the certificate and ID number for company formation in Austria.
Register for corporate tax via the USP portal with the necessary paperwork like incorporation documents, details of the business activity, registered company address, and ID proofs of key members and the local agent.
If you’re going to have VAT supplies, then you’ll need to register for VAT. The tax office may seek clarification on the types of goods/services, clientele, vendor agreements/contracts, and business activity.
You must set up a business bank account after completing the company formation in Austria.
Apply for an industry-specific trade license with the local district via the USP online portal. All the above-mentioned steps, starting from application filing, notarization, VideoID, tax registration, bank account setup, and trade license, are done by an Austrian or EU/EEA lawyer/agent. Contact Enterslice and connect with the best professionals in the market.
The criteria for company registration in Austria for foreigners are as follows:
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Find out how Enterslice will assist you in fulfilling compliance requirements after company incorporation in Austria:
A local or EU/EEA representative, like a registered agent or lawyer, will help you register a business setup in Austria via their Digital ID and residence status.
Enterslice has a proven experience of 10+ years in global startups and company incorporation in Austria. Key reasons for choosing Enterslice for online company registration in Austria include the following:
No, there are no restrictions for non-residents looking to establish a business in Austria. You can 100% own your companies, as a foreigner (non-EU/EEA) resident in the country.
Yes, if you’re seeking a remote setup from outside the EU/EEA and don’t have a residence in the EU, then you’ll have to avail the services of a registered local Austrian or EU representative/lawyer. They’ll assist you with online filing with their digital ID.
A local director is needed if you’re thinking of registering a joint stock (public limited) company in Austria. An Austrian or EU-based director will help you perform necessary compliance and risk-management operations.
The standard corporate tax rate is 23 per cent in Austria. The minimum tax paid by limited liability companies is USD 145 each quarter. The capital gains are also taxed at 23%. Although nonresidents can claim refunds under the Double Tax treaties on the excess tax paid.
You can enter the European Union’s vast customer markets in 26 other EU
countries,
get government grants and contracts, obtain world-class EU talent,
venture into
global trade, and claim foreign tax credits under double tax treaties.
Companies engaged in innovative businesses can claim up to 14%
deductions on
qualifying R&D expenses.
You can transfer the amount to the notary trust account, which will then verify and temporarily hold the amount in their account. After the company incorporation in Austria, the notary will transfer the funds to your newly formed corporate account.
You must approve the financial statements within eight months after the end of the financial year. The returns must be submitted during the ninth month of the fiscal year's end. Non-compliance with this rule would lead to penalties.
A flexCo is the most common choice for foreign founders because it combines the features of an LLC and a partnership. The members have limited liability, and the initial capital deposit is also capped at USD 11,640, with only USD 5800 before registration, compared to LLCs.
Yes, if you’re seeking market research and business networking in Austria or any related EU markets, then you can safely register a liaison office via an authorized local attorney or agent based in Austria or the EU/EEA. It is important to note that you cannot operate or undertake any commercial activities through a representation office.
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