Europe · Jurisdiction

Austria

We advise on company formation, structuring and related work in Austria, and coordinate local formation agents, banks and counsel where the matter requires them.

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Our work in Austria

What clients most often ask us for here

Other HPT services are available in Austria where the matter calls for them.

Austrian Privatstiftung (private foundation)
Private banking
Holding company structuring

Key facts

Headline corporate tax: 23%
Typical formation: 3 to 6+ weeks
Formation, first year: From £4,300, government fees included
Annual renewal: From £2,000, government fees included
Classification: Onshore
Region: Europe

Headline tax rates and formation times are indicative and change. We confirm the current position in writing for each matter.

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Sheung Wan and Mayfair

Hong Kong and London. Meetings by appointment only

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We aim to reply within 48 hours.

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Common questions

Austria: questions we are often asked

Is Austria suitable for my structure?

That depends on where you and the other owners are resident, where the business operates, where it will bank and how counterparties will view Austria. We review those points before recommending any jurisdiction.

Can a Austria entity open a bank account?

Often, but it depends on the activity, the owners and the bank. We consider banking before anything is formed and will tell you if we think an account is unlikely.

What substance is required?

Substance rules differ by jurisdiction and by activity. We set out what applies to your structure, and what it costs to meet, in the written recommendation.

What will it cost?

We agree our fee in writing before work begins. Formation and annual renewal fees include the standard government fees and the registered agent. Other third-party costs, such as local counsel, are set out separately in the same document.

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