COMPANY FORMATION · AUSTRIA
Start a company in Austria.
Structured from the outset.
GSK Advisory supports entrepreneurs, investors and international founders with the formation and structuring of companies in Austria – from selecting the appropriate legal form to coordinating the steps required for operational setup.
COMPANY FORMATION · CORPORATE STRUCTURING · VIENNA
PERSONAL · INTERNATIONAL · STRUCTURED
WHY AUSTRIA
A stable business location
with an international perspective.
Austria combines a stable business environment with a central location in Europe and direct access to the EU Single Market. For entrepreneurs and international investors, it offers reliable framework conditions and an established infrastructure for cross-border business activities.
01 / STABILITY
A stable business environment
Established economic and institutional framework conditions for doing business in Austria.
02 / EUROPE
Central location in Europe
A strategic base for business activities across Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe.
03 / EU MARKET
Access to the EU Single Market
Austrian companies operate within the European Single Market and its integrated economic framework.
04 / QUALITY
High-quality business location
Professional infrastructure and an internationally oriented business environment.
WHO WE ADVISE
Entrepreneurial ambitions.
Different starting points.
Company formation in Austria can serve different objectives – from establishing a new operating business and entering the Austrian market to structuring shareholdings and investments. GSK Advisory develops an appropriate approach based on the specific objectives and circumstances of each project.
01 / ENTREPRENEURS
Entrepreneurs & Founders
For entrepreneurs and international founders looking to establish a company in Austria or expand their existing business activities into the Austrian market.
START-UP · EXPANSION · OPERATIONS
02 / COMPANIES
International Companies
For international companies seeking to establish an Austrian entity as an operating presence or strategic base for their activities in Austria.
MARKET ENTRY · SUBSIDIARY · CORPORATE PRESENCE
03 / INVESTORS
Investors & Holding Structures
For investors, entrepreneurs and family offices seeking to structure shareholdings, holding structures or selected investment activities through an Austrian company.
HOLDING · PARTICIPATIONS · INVESTMENT
OUR SERVICES
From the right structure
to operational setup.
GSK Advisory coordinates the key steps involved in establishing a company in Austria and, where required, works with specialised partners in legal, tax, notarial and other professional fields.
01 / STRUCTURE
Legal Form & Corporate Structure
Selection and structuring of the appropriate legal form – particularly a GmbH (limited liability company), sole proprietorship, OG/KG partnership or holding structure.
02 / FORMATION
Company Formation & Authorities
Coordination of the incorporation process, Commercial Register registration, trade licence registration and other required administrative steps.
03 / BANKING & KYC
Bank Account & KYC
Support with the preparation and coordination of the bank account opening process as well as bank-specific KYC and compliance requirements.
04 / TAX & SOCIAL SECURITY
Tax & Social Security
Coordination of the initial tax registration and required social security registrations with the relevant professional advisers and authorities.
05 / BUSINESS PRESENCE
Business Address & Virtual Office
A professional business address in Vienna, with optional Virtual Office, mail services and meeting facilities.
06 / ONGOING SUPPORT
Ongoing Corporate Support
Continued support after incorporation with Corporate Services, business address solutions, organisational matters and further business requirements.
HOW IT WORKS
From initial planning
to company formation in five steps.
A clearly structured process provides transparency, efficient coordination and a reliable path from the initial decision to operational setup.
01 / ANALYSIS
Objectives & Structure
We clarify the objectives, shareholder structure, intended business activities and the key parameters of the proposed company.
02 / PREPARATION
Documents & Professional Partners
We structure the required documentation and, where necessary, coordinate with notaries, lawyers, tax advisers and other specialised professionals.
03 / FORMATION
Company & Authorities
We support the incorporation process, Commercial Register registration, trade licence registration and other required administrative steps.
04 / SETUP
Banking, Tax & Organisation
We coordinate the bank account opening process, initial tax registration, social security registration and other steps required for operational setup.
05 / SUPPORT
Ongoing Support
Following incorporation, we remain available as your point of contact for Corporate Services, business address solutions, organisational matters and further business requirements.
ONE POINT OF CONTACT · CLEAR COORDINATION · PERSONAL SUPPORT
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDERS
Establish in Austria.
Think internationally.
Entrepreneurs and investors without Austrian citizenship can also establish companies and hold shares in Austria. International structures, however, may involve additional requirements – particularly in relation to management, trade law, banking and KYC, taxation and, where relevant, residence matters.
01 / OWNERSHIP
Shareholders &
Structure
International individuals and legal entities can generally hold shares in Austrian companies. The appropriate structure should reflect the intended business activities, ownership arrangements and economic objectives.
03 / BANKING & COMPLIANCE
Banking & KYC
Where shareholders or managing directors are based internationally, particular attention should be given to preparing source-of-funds documentation, corporate documents and information on the economic background of the proposed business.
02 / MANAGEMENT
Management & Trade Licensing
Requirements for managing directors under corporate law and – where applicable – trade law are assessed based on the intended business activities and the individual circumstances of the persons involved.
04 / RESIDENCE
Residence & Relocation
If an entrepreneur or managing director also intends to live and work in Austria, we assess and coordinate the company formation process together with the relevant residence and relocation requirements.
WHY GSK ADVISORY
One point of contact.
The entire project in view.
Company formation involves corporate, trade licensing, tax and banking matters and – particularly in international mandates – often residence-related considerations as well. GSK Advisory coordinates these areas centrally and supports clients throughout the entire formation process.
01 / PERSONAL
Personal Advisory
Direct points of contact, efficient communication and personal support from the initial discussion through to operational setup.
03 / INTERNATIONAL
International Experience
Experience with cross-border structures and the specific requirements faced by international shareholders, managing directors and investors.
02 / COORDINATED
Central Coordination
We coordinate the individual steps and, where required, involve notaries, lawyers, tax advisers, banks and other specialised professional partners.
04 / CONTINUITY
Beyond Incorporation
If required, we continue to support the company after incorporation – from Corporate Services and business address solutions to further business-related matters.
We do more than coordinate your company formation.
We keep the entire project in view.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What you should know before
establishing a company in Austria.
Key questions about legal forms, international shareholders, managing directors, share capital, banking and the company formation process in Austria.
GSK ADVISORY
COMPANY FORMATION
VIENNA
AUSTRIA
BUSINESS · PEOPLE · OPPORTUNITIES