How to start a company in Austria

Last checked: November 2026 · Currency: EUR

Since 2024, Austria has two good options for startups: the classic GmbH and the new FlexCo (Flexible Kapitalgesellschaft). Both need only €10,000 of share capital, with €5,000 paid in cash at founding. The FlexCo was designed for startups: it makes share transfers easier and lets you give employees 'company value shares' (Unternehmenswert-Anteile).

General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules and fees change; always check the official source.

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