How long does it take to register a company in Austria?
20-30 working days are typically required to form an Austrian AG.

Remote incorporation of a company in Austria
The whole incorporation process can be conducted remotely. No travel is necessary but notarization of documents is necessary.

A Power of Attorney (POA) from (all) partners/shareholders is needed;
The POA is sent to you by us based on the services you want;
You have to certify the POA by a notary and in some cases legalize it by apostille (some countries need full legalization);
Once you have the POA on your hands, we double-check, and you send us the original form (physical document!) via courier to our address;
Austria is part of the Hague Convention of the Apostille.

What Rengang needs to start your company in Austria
3 options of your desired name for the company and a company contact email address;
Names, addresses, and emails of all shareholders and board members;
Short description of your company's activity.

Without VAT number in Austria
Your company will not be eligible to receive VAT refunds, which means everything bought is 20% more expensive (important: B2B payments between two VAT-exempt companies are not more expensive);
Your company will not have to file monthly tax returns (prerequisite: no one receives a salary), which means low costs.

With VAT number in Austria
A VAT identification number can be requested and assigned upon completion of 3 forms;
The company will be eligible to receive VAT refunds, which means you can make use of the reverse-charge mechanism;
Monthly tax returns have to be filed, even if no transactions occur;
VAT must be declared and paid the latest on the 15th day of the following month it was applicable to;
VAT relief is also possible.

Before we help you to apply for a VAT number (in Austria 20%) you should carefully think about the advantages and obligations that go along with it. Registering as a VAT payer might be either voluntary or obligatory, depending on the turnover.

Documents to provide in order to start your company in Austria
Passport copies (scans) of shareholder/s and director/s, also beneficiary owner if applicable;
A Power of Attorney (in case of a remote company registration);
Certified company documents (in case at least one of the shareholders is going to be a foreign company).