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Small business (Kleingewerbe) in Austria: what it means and what applies
What a small business (Kleingewerbe) means in Austria and which limits apply for VAT and social insurance. Plus invoices, the sideline case and getting started in five steps.
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The FlexCo in Austria: the flexible limited company explained
What the FlexCo in Austria is, how much share capital it needs and how company value shares work. Plus founding, taxes and the comparison with the GmbH.
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Free trades (freies Gewerbe) in Austria: list, registration and costs
What a free trade (freies Gewerbe) in Austria is, what the list of free trades contains and how online registration works. Plus the running costs and running a trade on the side.
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Neue Selbständige in Austria: SVS, tax and registration
Who counts as new self-employed (Neue Selbständige) in Austria and when compulsory insurance with the SVS applies. How registration with the tax office and the SVS works. Plus contributions, taxes and working on the side.
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Trade licence lookup in Austria: GISA search and extract
How to find a trade licence (Gewerbeschein) in Austria with the free GISA search, what the GISA extract contains and what it is used for. Plus the GISA number and information from the trade authority.
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Deregistering a trade in Austria: surrender and deadlines
How to deregister a trade (Gewerbe abmelden) in Austria, online and in Vienna, what follows with the SVS, the tax office and the company register, and when a dormancy notice is the better choice.
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Trade-law managing director in Austria: tasks and liability
Who needs a trade-law managing director (gewerberechtlicher Geschäftsführer) in Austria and which requirements apply. Also: the half-time rule, appointment and liability.
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