AES Consulting helps foreign entrepreneurs register a GmbH (LLC) in Austria. We handle all formalities—articles of association, notary, invoice, taxes, and accounting. It’s a legal, transparent, and fast way to start a business in Europe.
In Austria, the GmbH sets the gold standard for business. This is the structure for visionaries — whether solo or partnering up. The GmbH is founded by one or more individuals or legal entities. Share capital is divided into quotas and, crucially, each member’s liability is capped at the value of their share — not a cent more. No surprise: GmbH is the top choice for those who value smart risk management and flexible growth.
Some sectors require a trade license (Gewerbeschein), granted exclusively to an Austrian/EU resident who serves as managing director or is employed at least 20 hours per week. For “regulated trades,” documentation of qualifications or work experience is required; for “free trades,” registration is enough — no exams, no red tape.
Every GmbH rests on a rock-solid statute. Drafted by a lawyer and notarized, it’s signed by all founders either in person or via certified power of attorney. Multiple founders require an article of association; single founders submit a sole establishment declaration.
Management is in the hands of one or more managing directors — these may be shareholders or external professionals, appointed and dismissed anytime by decision of the general meeting. Directors follow shareholders’ instructions by law. Only larger GmbHs (over EUR 70,000 capital, and more than 50 owners, or over 300 employees) need a supervisory board.
Austria’s GmbH is open to all — private individuals, businesses, residents or global players:
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Annual filings with the tax authority are mandatory. Audit is required if at least one of the following is met:
Dissolution may be triggered by a range of personal or business motives — retirement, death, insolvency, exit of the last shareholder, merger, and more. The members jointly appoint a liquidator and register each step. The process concludes with the removal from the commercial register and authoritative end to the company’s existence.
