Planning to Set Up a Company in Austria?
We support international entrepreneurs and companies setting up a company, subsidiary or branch in Austria – with personal, proactive coordination of the formation, registration and authorities involved.
What you can expect from us
✔ One responsible contact in Austria
✔ Proactive coordination across authorities & specialists
✔ Cross-border coordination beyond registration
How We Support Your Company Setup in Austria
We focus on cross-border company setups where the Austrian process needs to be coordinated from abroad, for an international business or alongside an international founder situation.
✔ International companies establishing an Austrian subsidiary, branch or other local presence
✔ Entrepreneurs from outside the EU, EEA or Switzerland already living in Austria who need support with company formation
Our support is particularly suited to cross-border cases that require coordination across countries, parties or related Austrian processes.
What Are You Planning in Austria?
You want to establish a new Austrian company for a new venture or local business activity. We coordinate the agreed formation and registration steps.
Your company already operates abroad and needs a separate Austrian legal entity. We coordinate the agreed setup and registration steps and the local specialists involved.
You want to operate in Austria through your existing foreign company rather than create a separate Austrian legal entity. We coordinate the relevant branch setup and registration steps.
Not sure which setup fits?
You do not need to decide this before contacting us. The appropriate structure depends on your planned activities, ownership, existing company structure and wider objectives. Where legal or tax assessment is required, the relevant qualified professionals are involved.
What We Coordinate
Setting up a business in Austria can involve several parties, authorities, documents and administrative steps. We keep the agreed process connected, coordinate who needs to do what and remain your responsible point of contact throughout the setup.
Depending on your case and the agreed scope, we can coordinate:
✔ The setup roadmap, responsibilities and sequence of steps
✔ Preparation and coordination of the required documentation
✔ Company formation or branch registration steps
✔ Trade licence and related registration steps, where required
✔ Notarial steps and appointments where required
✔ Coordination with the relevant Austrian authorities
✔ Coordination with social insurance bodies where relevant
✔ Coordination with tax advisers and the Austrian tax authority where required
✔ Other specialised professionals and related Austrian administrative follow-up within the agreed scope
Legal, tax, notarial and other regulated professional services are provided by the appropriately qualified professionals where required. We coordinate their involvement as part of the overall process.
How the Setup Process Works
01 Initial Conversation
We clarify what you want to establish in Austria, your planned business activity, your current company or ownership situation, who is involved and your intended timeframe.
02 Clarify the Setup Path
We identify the relevant Austrian setup and process steps, including company structure, registration, trade licensing and where specialist assessment or action is required.
03 Prepare and Coordinate
We coordinate the agreed documentation, appointments, registration and trade-licence steps, authorities and external specialists involved in the setup.
04 Registration and Follow-Through
We keep the agreed process coordinated through registration and the relevant Austrian follow-up steps – including authorities, social insurance and tax coordination where required.
Does Your Setup Also Involve Moving to Austria?
If your plans also include moving to Austria, we can coordinate your company setup, residence and relocation requirements in parallel – keeping the connected processes aligned from the start.
Why International Clients Choose ERVICo
Cross-border company formation is rarely just one registration. Company structure, trade licensing, authorities, social insurance, tax and – where relevant – residence can affect one another.
We keep these connections in view and take personal responsibility for coordinating the agreed Austrian setup, so you do not have to manage every party and requirement on your own.
Personal Ownership
One case. One responsible partner.
We take responsibility for keeping the agreed process connected rather than leaving you to coordinate individual providers and authorities yourself.
Proactive Austria Expertise
We think one step ahead.
We identify dependencies and upcoming requirements early, clarify what needs to happen next and help keep the Austrian process moving in the right sequence.
Cross-Border Perspective
Your Austrian setup in context.
International company setups do not happen in isolation. We understand how ownership, trade licensing, authorities, social insurance, tax and – where relevant – residence can interact.
Personal Guidance
Clear communication. Human support.
We stay accessible, explain what is happening and adapt the agreed support to your individual situation – especially when you are coordinating the setup from abroad.
Personal Ownership Starts With a Person
First point of contact for your Austrian setup.
From the first conversation, you have a named contact who understands your situation, keeps the agreed process in view and coordinates the parties involved as the setup develops.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can foreign entrepreneurs or companies set up a company in Austria?
Yes. International entrepreneurs and companies can establish businesses in Austria. The appropriate setup and specific requirements depend on the planned activity, company structure and parties involved. If residence or work rights are also relevant, these need to be assessed separately.
Do I need to know which company structure I need before contacting you?
No. You can contact us before the final structure has been determined. The first step is to understand the planned Austrian activity, ownership and existing company situation. Where legal or tax assessment is required, the relevant professionals can then be involved.
Can you help if I already have a company outside Austria?
Yes. We support international companies planning an Austrian presence. Depending on the case, this may involve an Austrian subsidiary, another Austrian company setup or a branch of the existing foreign company.
Which company structures are commonly considered in Austria?
Common options include an Austrian GmbH or FlexCo. An existing foreign company may also consider an Austrian subsidiary or branch. A branch is not a separate legal entity. The appropriate structure depends on the individual case and should be assessed with the relevant professional advisers where necessary.
Does every company formation require a lawyer or notary?
Separate legal counsel is not required in every case. Notarial requirements depend on the legal form and formation route, while legal or tax advice may be required depending on the circumstances. We coordinate the relevant qualified professionals where their involvement is needed.
Can I start the process while I am still outside Austria?
Yes. Planning and preparation can begin while you are abroad. Which steps can be completed remotely and whether personal presence is required depends on the individual structure and the parties involved.
Does setting up a company in Austria give me a right of residence?
No. Company formation and residence are separate processes. If you also intend to live or work in Austria, the appropriate residence or work route needs to be assessed separately. We can coordinate this alongside the company setup where relevant.
What do I need for the first conversation?
A short outline of your planned business activity, your current company or ownership situation, where the relevant people are based, what you want to establish in Austria and your approximate timeframe is enough to get started.
Ready to Set Up a Company in Austria?
Tell us what you are planning. You do not need to know the final legal structure or have every document ready before getting in touch.
We will clarify the next steps and keep the agreed Austrian setup coordinated through one responsible point of contact.