https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Austria in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Starting a business in Austria is notoriously complicated, but the amount of bureaucracy will depend on whether you need a business licence or not. Here’s what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.at/20230517/what-is-a-regulated-business-licence-in-austria-and-who-needs-one Wed, 17 May 2023 14:51:52 +0200 what-is-a-regulated-business-licence-in-austria-and-who-needs-one From depreciation to flat-rate choices, Austrian self-employed workers have several year-end options that can shape their 2025 tax burden. https://www.thelocal.at/20251209/what-freelancers-in-austria-really-need-to-check-before-the-end-of-2025 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:48:53 +0100 what-freelancers-in-austria-really-need-to-check-before-the-end-of-2025 Working as a freelancer in Austria is an attractive prospect for international residents. But the process might not be as easy as back home. Here’s what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.at/20221128/explained-how-to-register-as-self-employed-in-austria Mon, 28 Nov 2022 14:50:21 +0100 explained-how-to-register-as-self-employed-in-austria For self-employed people in Austria, preparing for a tax return can be a daunting process, but a little preparation can help to bring the stress levels down. https://www.thelocal.at/20211216/how-to-prepare-for-your-austrian-tax-return-if-youre-self-employed Thu, 16 Dec 2021 17:33:52 +0100 how-to-prepare-for-your-austrian-tax-return-if-youre-self-employed Self-employed people in Austria are insured by SVS and have to cover 20 percent of treatment costs. that can be reduced to 5 percent. Here's how. https://www.thelocal.at/20220301/explained-how-freelancers-in-austria-can-pay-four-times-less-in-social-insurance Tue, 01 Mar 2022 11:55:48 +0100 explained-how-freelancers-in-austria-can-pay-four-times-less-in-social-insurance Struggling to get your head around Austrian bureaucracy? Here is a comprehensive guide to setting out on your own. https://www.thelocal.at/20210319/everything-you-need-to-know-about-becoming-a-freelancer-in-austria Fri, 19 Mar 2021 13:45:12 +0100 everything-you-need-to-know-about-becoming-a-freelancer-in-austria Social insurance, the term used to describe health insurance and other aspects such as pensions, is compulsory in Austria - even for self-employed people. Here’s everything you need to know. https://www.thelocal.at/20210929/everything-you-need-to-know-about-health-insurance-for-freelancers-in-austria Wed, 29 Sep 2021 11:48:10 +0200 everything-you-need-to-know-about-health-insurance-for-freelancers-in-austria An "extraordinary credit contribution" will be applied to the next social insurance payment for eligible self-employed people in Austria. Here's what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.at/20221103/what-is-the-new-cost-of-living-credit-for-self-employed-people-in-austria Thu, 03 Nov 2022 11:05:41 +0100 what-is-the-new-cost-of-living-credit-for-self-employed-people-in-austria Freelancing in Austria has a reputation for being tough, with high taxes and an expensive cost of living. https://www.thelocal.at/20210720/how-to-survive-as-a-freelancer-in-austria Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:55:08 +0200 how-to-survive-as-a-freelancer-in-austria