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The founder-friendly entity
Austria
EU membership with a founder-friendly entity (FlexKapG), lower minimum capital than Germany, and simplified employee participation. Best for EU market access on a leaner setup.
Entity type
GmbH, FlexKapG
Min. capital
€10,000 FlexKapG / €35,000 GmbH
Corporate tax
23% flat (KöSt)
VAT (USt)
20% standard / 10% reduced
Setup time
3–5 weeks
Foreign ownership
100% allowed
Common pitfalls
What goes wrong without a partner.
Notarized founding is mandatory — plan logistics from abroad
FlexKapG employee-participation rules have specific documentation requirements
Firmenbuch filing timelines can slip without a local point of contact
Banking onboarding for non-EU founders takes 3–5 weeks
Ready to land in Austria?
Start with a 30-minute strategy call. You'll leave with a tailored roadmap and transparent pricing.