For Serbian companies
For many companies from the region, Austria is the first step into the EU single market — with the corresponding requirements for standards, documentation and the ability to deliver.
Who it is for
Entering the Austrian market usually means entering the European internal market. That brings requirements which go beyond price: standards, proof of conformity, documentation duties and an ability to deliver that stays reliable even when demand fluctuates.
For many companies these requirements are an obstacle at first — and a competitive advantage afterwards. Once they have been met, the same evidence can be used in every member state.
One further factor is easily underestimated: the Austrian market is small but closely connected. Business relationships here are formed through personal recommendation more often than elsewhere. This is precisely where the work of the ÖSW begins.
Guide
The framing below comes from the practice of a bilateral business network. We add specific figures, deadlines, tax rates and procedural detail as soon as they have been verified, and keep them up to date.
Branch office, subsidiary or distribution partnership — the structure you choose determines liability, tax burden and administrative effort.
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Austria has regulated trades that require proof of qualification. Which activities fall into this category is not always obvious.
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Products must meet European requirements and be able to prove it — a common stumbling block on first entering the market.
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Tax registration, VAT within the internal market and non-wage labour costs largely determine the calculation.
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Employing staff from third countries and posting workers to Austria are governed by their own rules.
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A good distribution partner saves years of building a brand yourself. The choice often decides between success and failure.
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We will add specific figures on tax rates, incorporation timelines, minimum capital, funding programmes and administrative procedures as soon as they have been verified. Until then, the association office is glad to help you in person.
Support
Our sector leads know the usual obstacles from the day-to-day experience of our members. For specific plans, we put you in touch with companies that have already taken the same step.
Whether you are entering a market, looking for partners or strengthening your position in both economies — it starts with a conversation.
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