How to become self-employed in Austria: A step-by-step guide for non-German speakers

Austrian bureaucracy can be complicated and frustrating, especially if you are new to the country or don’t speak German – and getting started with self-employment in Austria, aka setting up a sole proprietorship, is no different.

This step-by-step guide, in English, will walk you through all the steps of becoming self-employed, including:

• figuring out the type of business you need to found,

• registering for a business license,

• getting health insurance, and

• registering with the tax authority,

• plus additional resources and helpful tips that will assist you throughout the process.

This guide has helped many people set up their businesses and start their self-employment work in days instead of weeks. If you’re looking to start your own business, here’s how to do it!