Austria: Company Formation & Registration
Average Engagement Cost: €5,040
Industry avg:$16,490Central EuropeStable EconomyEU Benefits
Establish your business in Austria, a prosperous Central European hub with excellent infrastructure, highly skilled workforce, and strategic access to Eastern European markets.
Advantages
- ✓ Central European hub - gateway to Eastern Europe with excellent infrastructure
- ✓ Strong stable economy with high GDP per capita
- ✓ Highly qualified workforce with excellent education system
- ✓ Full EU member with access to single market and Euro currency
- ✓ Strategic location for accessing Eastern European markets
- ✓ Competitive corporate tax rate of 23%
- ✓ Strong IP protection and legal framework
- ✓ Stable political and economic environment
Important Considerations
- ! Minimum capital requirement of €35,000 for GmbH
- ! Audit requirements for most companies
- ! Strict labor laws with strong employee protections
- ! High social security contributions
- ! Notarization requirements adding cost and complexity
- ! Complex tax and compliance system
Key Facts
23%
Corporate Tax
4-6 weeks
Setup Timeline
€35,000 (GmbH)
Min. Capital
1 minimum
Directors
Popular Business Entities
GmbH (Limited Liability Company)
Setup Time4-6 weeks
Min. Capital€35,000
Tax Rate23%
LiabilityLimited
AG (Stock Corporation)
Setup Time4-6 weeks
Min. Capital€70,000
Tax Rate23%
LiabilityLimited
Company Formation Process
1
Name Reservation
Reserve your company name with the relevant authority
1-2 days2
Document Preparation
Prepare incorporation documents and Articles of Association
2-3 days3
Company Registration
Submit incorporation application and obtain Certificate
1-2 weeks4
Bank Account
Open corporate bank account with major banks
2-6 weeks5
Compliance Setup
Set up accounting, tax registration and compliance framework
1-2 weeksConfigure Your Package
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6 Steps
Jurisdiction, entity, add-ons, urgency, payment & review
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3 Payment Options
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