Austria - Tax Guide for Freelance Contractors
Welcome to our guide to Austrian Taxation. You will find a wealth of information which will be useful if you plan to work in, or place consultants in, Austria.
Our tax guides give a general overview of the actual taxation rates and rules at the time of writing. There are of course many ways to legally reduce tax or social security burdens in Austria. Please contact us for more information or an actual breakdown of your situation, and to find out more about our range of payroll and contact management services in Austria.
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Austrian Income Tax
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Austrian Social Security
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Austrian Visas and Work Permits
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Umbrella and Contract Management Services in Austria
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Download our Austrian Taxation Factsheet
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Citizens of the EU/EEA Member States, including the new Member States, and Switzerland are able to work without restriction in Austria.
Certain conditions that restrict the free movement of workers coming from Bulgaria or Romania may be applied.
Citizens from all other countries need a residence permit and a work permit. In general, the criteria to obtain these permits are very restrictive. There are some exceptions for highly qualified people like researchers, but overall the process is lengthy and costly with no guarantee of success.