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What to do after you register your 1-person limited liability company in Austria
There are two main routes to registering your 1-person limited liability company in Austria. But once you get a positive decision from the company register (Firmenbuch) that your limited liability company has been successfully registered, your (paper) work is...
How to register a 1-person Limited Liability Company in Austria
The process for setting up a Limited Liability Company in Austria, is not the same as in many other countries. Whereas in some places you can do the set up entirely online not needing not much than your credit card, Austria has an elaborate process you must follow....
Is registering your LLC in Estonia (or anywhere abroad) if you are residing and working from Austria a good idea? No. Here’s why.
Are there really benefits to registering your LLC in Estonia (or another country) when you reside in Austria? Most people think so but the risks might not be worth it. Even though many business owners in Austria increasingly consider registering their small business...
Found a GmbH or register as Self-Employed?
How to choose between a GmbH or Self-Employed status in Austria Still unsure whether you should choose to found a GmbH (Limited Liability Company or ‘LLC’) or register as self-employed, then this blog is for you. 7 reasons a GmbH might be your best choice. In this...
Qualified Business Licenses in Austria – solutions and challenges
Why qualified business licenses in Austria are so challenging to obtain – and how to apply for one successfully. Anyone who has done the tiniest bit of research into how to become self employed in Austria, will have come across the tricky topic of business...
Ending Self Employment in Austria: A Comprehensive Overview to Closing Your Business with Confidence
Becoming self-employed is an exciting and rewarding career path for many internationals in Austria. And it is often the only career option. Especially, at the beginning of their time in Austria if they don’t speak German (well enough or at all). However,...
How Partnership Marketing impacted my marketing strategy – and why every small business should have one to increase sales.
Partnership Marketing is key to a marketing strategy for small businesses looking to increase sales, attract new clients and build network. In this article:What is partnership marketing?Why should you use it?How do you know who is the right partner for your business?...
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...