Supporting your business goals in Austria
Build your presence in Austria’s diversified economy, with access to major trading partners like Germany and the United States.
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Why Austria?
Austria can be a business destination worth considering due to its overall economic stability, strategic location in Europe, and European Union (EU) membership. Its business-friendly environment and openness to foreign investment can support companies to set up and operate.
The country also excels in industries such as automotive manufacturing, mechanical engineering, steel construction, and chemicals, which can make it an attractive hub for those seeking growth in Europe.


How can Hawksford help you set up and manage your business in Austria?
If you’re starting a business, expanding your existing operations, or entering international markets, our corporate services team can deliver the expertise and resources to establish your entity in Austria. From selecting a suitable business structure to handling registration, we can guide your entry into the market.
Beyond incorporation, we can support your business with adhering to the relevant tax laws and reporting requirements.
Here are some main services we can assist with:
Starting a business in Austria
Registration of a limited liability company (GmbH), stock corporation (AG), and other business structures with the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKÖ) or the Austrian Business Licence Information System (GISA). We can also assist with directorship and management services to comply with resident director requirements.
Managing and growing your business
Comprehensive support for expanding your business presence in Austria. We have a strong record of helping a wide range of clients worldwide.
Payroll and other HR services
HR solutions for payroll management and other administrative processes in Austria. At every stage of your company’s development, we can help to streamline these responsibilities.
Tax and accounting in Austria
Help with preparing and filing value-added tax (VAT), corporate income tax, and other returns with the Federal Ministry of Finance.
Meet our team
Our specialists are proud to represent Hawksford and support you. They are experts in their sector, are an integral part of our global team.
Our services
Our comprehensive range of corporate services are designed to meet all your business needs, wherever in the world you operate. They include:
We handle all aspects of the incorporation process, so your entities are up and running as soon as possible. We then look after the fundamentals so that everything is in good standing year after year.
We liaise directly with banks to get accounts open for your entities and handle day-to-day cash management and fund flows going forward.
We provide directors as needed – from individuals to full boards – delivering effective day-to-day management of your entities.
We are licensed to act as company secretary across our international offices and provide all associated services, ensuring best-practice governance and proactive board support for your entities.
We provide expert compliance support to ensure your entities are completely aligned with local and international regulatory and legislative requirements.
Our experts will help deal with the key tax compliance, filing and reporting needs of your entities.
Our highly experienced team will work with you and all associated participants to ensure deals your entities are involved in are closed in a rigorous and compliant manner.
From the simplest trial balance to full-spectrum public accounts and board reporting packages, our teams offer full bookkeeping, financial reporting and annual tax filing capabilities.
Our local experts can assist you with a range of HR requirements, including local recruitment, immigration support, ongoing people management and payroll administration.
Where you need it, we are able to provide dedicated office space with associated facilities and equipment.
Our clients come first. Every time.
We take time to understand our clients’ requirements and ambitions, and also to anticipate their needs. We aim to exceed expectations by making every interaction meaningful and productive. We achieve this through our commitment to impeccable client service.

“We’ve been working with Hawksford since 2012 when we decided to set up our own entities in Asia. The China team is very professional and helpful. They took care of every step of business formation, giving us advice and responding to our needs in a timely manner."
Sophia Zhou, APAC Finance Controller, Moleskine China

“Hawksford has been a trusted partner, supporting Valextra with setting up entities and stores in Greater China, and demonstrating their deep understanding of local regulations, tax and accounting, and ways of doing business in the region.”
Frederic Ture, Managing Director Greater China, Valextra

“Hawksford’s professionalism and support have been exemplary, consistently anticipating our company's needs and providing invaluable assistance. They possess an in-depth understanding of the market and are always ready with insightful answers and proactive guidance.”
Veronica Natalini, Managing Director, Coop Far East

"Hawksford has provided us with all the help we needed during the incorporation process. We enjoy working with a team of people who are dedicated, supportive and communicate very effectively. This has meant the many challenges we faced were resolved very quickly.”
Chen Xue Qian, Financial Securities Affairs Representative, Jiangsu Xinquan Automotive Trim
