Tools and checklists for making clear business decisions.
GUIDANCE FOR BUSINESSES
Compare legal structures, plan for tax and social security reserves, or check which documents and decisions are still needed for your next step. Each tool highlights assumptions and limitations. The results are intended to provide guidance and help you prepare—they are not intended as automatic tax or legal advice.
Calculators and Decision-Making Tools
Legal Structure Guide: Austria
Please indicate which legal structures should be examined in greater detail for your project.
Compare Legal Structures
4–6 min.
Tax/Social Security Reserve Calculator
Set aside a monthly reserve for income tax and Social Security.
Calculate Reserves
The year 2026
Guidelines for Startup Costs
Record the one-time and recurring cost categories for your planned startup.
Structuring Startup Costs
Budget Plan
Gross-to-Net Calculator 2026
Use the latest official BMF calculator and apply the results to your workforce planning.
Go to the official calculator
External · BMF
Checks and Checklists
Startup Checklist
Organize the decisions, documents, and next steps for starting a business in Austria.
Practice Startup Checklist
Prepare the practical phase, investment, staffing, billing, and schedule as part of the consulting agenda.
Tax Advisor Change Checklist
Check willingness to transfer, open deadlines, data, powers of attorney, and the handover date.
Digitalization Assessment
Evaluate document flows, approvals, interfaces, roles, and reports throughout the monthly process.
Checking Your Documents for the Initial Interview
In just a few minutes, you'll see what information is helpful for your specific situation.
What You Can Expect from the Tools
Immediate benefits without having to provide an email address before seeing the initial results.
Clear assumptions instead of seemingly precise promises.
Specific next steps and clear guidance on how to prepare for the conversation.
Do not submit sensitive tax, personnel, or access data via standard forms.
Important Note
The calculators and checks are based on simplified scenarios. The results are provided for informational purposes only and do not replace a review of your specific circumstances. Legal circumstances, social security, legal form, industry, contract terms, and personal circumstances can significantly affect the results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the results binding?
No. The results are based on the information you provided and the assumptions clearly stated. Only a customized professional review can determine what applies to your specific case.
Do I have to provide my contact information?
No. The basic result is visible without contact information. If you would like to submit a summary or discuss the result, you may choose whether or not to provide your contact information.
Will my entries be saved?
The specific data processing procedures are explained in the respective tool. Information that is not required is not collected; sensitive data entered is not used for advertising or analytical purposes.
