Expanding your business to Austria?
Here's how to do it right!
Are you planning to start a business in Austria, move your company headquarters, or properly manage a project?
– Klaus Krammer, Founder of Danube Tax
Common challenges for entrepreneurs expanding to Austria
Common challenges for entrepreneurs expanding to Austria
- Tax registration in Austria is delayed or not completed at all
- A permanent establishment is unintentionally created, leading to additional tax obligations.
- Double taxation risks are not reviewed, resulting in unnecessary tax burdens
- Austrian VAT regulations are applied incorrectly
- Social security duties for directors and employees are overlooked
- Posting requirements for employees are not fulfilled, leading to penalties
- Payroll taxes and minimum wages are calculated incorrectly
- Invoices do not meet Austrian tax requirements
- Vehicle taxes and NoVA are calculated incorrectly or forgotten
- Contracts are not adapted to Austrian law
- Official registrations are not completed on time, causing delays
- Subsidies and tax benefits are not utilised
- Tax residence relocation deadlines and deregistrations are missed
- Tax audits are not prepared, risking high back payments
- Differences between Slovak and Austrian legal systems are ignored
How Danube Tax supports your expansion to Austria
How Danube Tax supports your expansion to Austria
- Accurate tax registration from the start
We handle all tax registrations in full and on time. - Minimising permanent establishment risks
We check whether your activities in Austria create a taxable permanent establishment and structure them to avoid unnecessary tax burdens. - Avoiding double taxation
Using our expertise in the Austria-Slovakia double taxation treaty, we ensure your income is not taxed in both countries. - Applying VAT correctly
We help you apply Austrian VAT rules correctly to avoid unexpected payments or fines. - Clarifying social security obligations
Whether for directors or employees, we analyse your obligations and find the best solutions to prevent double contributions.
- Compliant employee posting
We ensure all registration duties for posted employees are met to avoid penalties. - Accurate payroll processing
We make sure wages, minimum wages, and social contributions are correctly calculated and paid.
- Invoice compliance with Austrian law
We review your invoices to ensure they meet legal requirements, avoiding issues during audits or with business partners. - Considering vehicle taxes and NoVA
We advise you when Austrian vehicle taxes apply and how to avoid unnecessary payments. - Legally secure contracts
We help you adapt your contracts to Austrian law to prevent future disputes. - Timely official registrations
Whether for trade registration, tax office, or social security – we take care of all required registrations. - Utilising tax benefits
We analyse which subsidies and tax advantages are available for your business in Austria. - Optimising tax residence relocation
We support you in changing your tax residence to Austria, ensuring you meet all obligations and avoid tax disadvantages. - Understanding legal differences
We explain the legal differences between Slovakia and Austria, helping you avoid costly mistakes.
Your Danube Tax consultation process
I.
Free initial consultation & introduction
In a non-binding initial meeting, we discuss your specific tax and legal questions. We analyse your situation and outline possible solutions.
II.
Detailed review and strategy
After our initial analysis, we check all relevant tax and social security obligations. You receive a clear strategy to minimise risks and comply with all requirements.
III.
Implementation and ongoing support
We handle all necessary registrations, filings, and tax processes for you. From setting up your company to accurate reporting – you have a reliable partner at your side.
IV.
Ongoing accounting & financial reporting
If desired, we take care of your bookkeeping, tax returns, and annual accounts on a continuous basis. This helps you avoid mistakes and save valuable time.
About Danube Tax & founder Klaus Krammer
Klaus Krammer & Danube Tax – your partner for cross-border tax advice and Austrian tax matters.
International business comes with tax challenges. Danube Tax helps companies avoid tax traps, prevent double taxation, and structure their operations effectively.
Behind the firm is Klaus Krammer, an experienced tax advisor with deep expertise in international tax law. He offers tailored solutions, especially for companies from Slovakia or Romania looking to expand into Austria.
Whether it's company formation, permanent establishments, social security, or VAT – Danube Tax ensures your operations are legally sound and tax-optimised. Freelancers and private individuals planning to move their tax residence also receive expert support.
Klaus Krammer and his team provide the security your business needs, so you can fully focus on your success.
Do you have questions or want to get to know us? Send us a message today!
We look forward to hearing from you and will get back to you as soon as possible!