Blog
Your questions answered
Terms and Conditions: the one absolute essential to protect your small business (yes, even as a self-employed person)
There are so many things to work on once you decide to be self-employed. I am sure creating your Terms and Conditions is not high on your list of priorities and probably won’t even make the never-ending “self employed things to-do” list. Until a problem arises that...
How to register as self-employed in Austria?
How to register as self-employed in Austria? Unlike other countries where one can be a freelancer without going through any formalities, Austria requires a specific registration. The reason for that is the broad definition of who is considered an...
Is there a “right” legal form for my idea?
Yes, there is! Don’t look so surprised, some questions are easy to answer! If you want to learn how I know this, keep reading. Although it may seem that there are a lot of options to choose from when you have an idea, there really aren’t. The suitable legal form...
How can my friend and I go into business together?
You know what they say: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together”. Having a co-founder is great for many reasons and it is no wonder that so many of us want to start a business with a friend. Not only you will have a different,...
I do a couple of different things. Do I need a business license (Gewerbe) for each of them?
While in most countries to start your business and/or freelancing you mostly need to carry the necessary registrations with regard to the legal form you have chosen, in Austria, there is an additional step you have to take (shocking, I know!) - obtain a business...
Can I call myself a coach in Austria?
One of the trendiest occupations or a calling, even, is being a coach. So, it is no wonder that I get asked the “Can I call myself a coach in Austria?” question A LOT. As some of you know, I explicitly work with foreigners who have found themselves at home...