Source-cited draft: company formation & entity choice for Austria (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.
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| Entity types and company formation | The most common Austrian business vehicles are the GmbH (limited liability company), the AG (stock corporation), and the FlexCo/FlexKapG (flexible company introduced in 2024). Companies are entered in the commercial register (Firmenbuch) and require a notarial deed of incorporation. | |
| GmbH (Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung) | Private limited liability company — the most common form for SMEsGmbH-Gesetz (GmbHG) | |
| AG (Aktiengesellschaft) | Stock corporation, suitable for larger enterprises and listingAktiengesetz (AktG) | |
| FlexCo / FlexKapG (Flexible Kapitalgesellschaft) | New flexible company form introduced 1 January 2024; designed for startups (e.g. enterprise-value shares)Flexible-Kapitalgesellschafts-Gesetz (FlexKapGG) | |
| GmbH minimum share capital | EUR 10,000 (reduced from EUR 35,000 effective 1 January 2024); at least EUR 5,000 paid in cash on formationGmbH-Gesetz (GmbHG) | |
| FlexCo minimum share capital | EUR 10,000 (minimum EUR 5,000 cash contribution)Flexible-Kapitalgesellschafts-Gesetz (FlexKapGG) | |
| AG minimum share capital |
The most common Austrian business vehicles are the GmbH (limited liability company), the AG (stock corporation), and the FlexCo/FlexKapG (flexible company introduced in 2024). Companies are entered in the commercial register (Firmenbuch) and require a notarial deed of incorporation.
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| EUR 70,000 (at least one quarter paid in on formation)Aktiengesetz (AktG) |
| Incorporation deed | Articles of association must be executed as a notarial deed (a simplified electronic single-shareholder GmbH founding is available)GmbH-Gesetz (GmbHG) |
| Commercial register (Firmenbuch) entry | Legal existence arises on registration in the Firmenbuch at the competent regional courtFirmenbuchgesetz (FBG) / Unternehmensgesetzbuch (UGB) |
| Typical incorporation timeline | Around 1–3 weeks once notarial deed, bank capital confirmation and Firmenbuch filing are in placeGmbH-Gesetz (GmbHG) |
| Typical formation cost | Notary, court and registration fees commonly EUR 1,000–3,000 for a standard GmbH (excluding share capital)Gerichtsgebührengesetz (GGG) / notarial tariff |
| Annual financial statements filing | Corporations must file annual accounts with the Firmenbuch within 9 months of the financial year-endUnternehmensgesetzbuch (UGB) |
| Tax registration on formation | New companies register with the tax office for a tax number and (if applicable) a VAT identification number (UID) via FinanzOnlineBundesabgabenordnung (BAO) / Umsatzsteuergesetz (UStG 1994) |
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