Austria – how to set up business


On 1 January 2010, the Austrian public administration launched a one-stop-shop Business Service Portal called ‘Unternehmensserviceportal (USP)’. The portal aims to serve as a single entry point for businesses to the administration. By offering information and transaction services, it intends to help businesses to fulfil their legal obligations and to reduce their administrative burdens. In accordance with the Read More »

Austria – Electronic invoices in some cases mandatory as from 1 of January 2014


As of 1 January 2014, invoices for supplies to federal offices have to be sent electronically (Directive 2010/45/EC). Paper invoices will only be accepted in case of cash payment. The Austrian Ministry of Finance expects from this change from paper invoices to electronic invoices less administrative work and optimised invoice processing.Read More »