Tax and accounting in Austria

Self-employed or running a company in Austria: what to know

Each topic below links to a free skill that cites the official sources. Read it here, or add the skills to the AI you already use and ask your own question.

How do I register a business in Austria?

The ways to trade, as self-employed or through a company, the steps to register and who you register with. Read the Austria Company Formation & Entity Choice skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

How does income tax work in Austria?

Who pays, how the tax is worked out, what you can deduct and when to file, including for the self-employed. Read the AT Income Tax skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team. 2 more Austria skills on this below.

How do VAT and sales taxes work in Austria?

When you have to register, how often you file and what you can claim back. Read the AT VAT Return skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

What do I need to do to pay staff in Austria?

Withholding, social contributions and the employer registrations and filings. Read the AT Svs Contributions skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

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