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Latest Tax Update
Home Office Permanent Establishment from 2026: Austria’s Ministry of Finance endorses the OECD update – what foreign businesses should do now
New BMF guidance 2026: When home office activities in Austria create a permanent establishment – and how companies can manage…
Austria’s 2026 Cash Register Package: Digital Receipts, Simplification & Business Relief
Austria’s 2026 Cash Register Package: higher thresholds, digital receipts, receipt lottery and lasting simplification for businesses and tax advisers.
FASTER Directive: Accelerated Withholding Tax Relief in the EU
EU FASTER Directive accelerates withholding tax relief through digital procedures. Heinz Kobleder supports as fiscal representative in Austria.
VAT & § 51b FinStrG Explained – Heinz Kobleder – Tax Adviser in Austria
VAT & § 51b FinStrG: New penalty risks for incorrect invoices and how businesses can ensure VAT compliance in Austria.
E‑Sports and Austrian Tax Law: Tax Classification and Implications for Foreign Entrepreneurs
Why e‑sports are not treated as sports under Austrian tax law – and what this means for foreign businesses.
Taxation of German Pension Lump-Sums for Austrian Tax Residents
How German pension lump-sums are taxed in Austria and how double taxation can be avoided.
Stricter Real Estate Tax Rules in Austria from July 2025
Major real estate tax changes in Austria from July 2025 – what investors and companies must act on now.
ViDA and Fiscal Representative in Austria: Comprehensive Guide for Foreign Businesses in the Digital VAT Era
ViDA is transforming VAT digitally – a fiscal representative in Austria helps foreign businesses meet obligations and seize opportunities.
Input VAT Deduction & Invoice Formal Errors in Austria: Key ECJ Rulings & Fiscal Representatives’ Role
Input VAT deduction despite formal errors? ECJ strengthens companies – important information and tips for fiscal representatives in Austria.
Taxing Director Salaries in Austria – A Comprehensive Guide by Heinz Kobleder Tax Advisors
Avoid double taxation on managing director’s salary! Learn how clear contracts and planning simplify taxes in Austria.
Tax Representative in Austria: A Comprehensive Guide for Foreign Artists and Athletes
Foreign artists and athletes in Austria: How a fiscal representative helps fulfill tax obligations and avoid double taxation.
Fiscal Representative in Austria: VAT Obligations and New Thresholds for Foreign Businesses from 2025
Fiskalvertreter in Österreich sichern ausländischen Unternehmen rechtssichere Umsatzsteuerregistrierung und helfen, neue Umsatzgrenzen ab 2025 zu meistern.
Compliance & Reporting
Working in Austria without permits: why this quickly becomes expensive for foreign contractors and principals
Operating without permits? Inspections show: even minor mistakes trigger heavy fines, project shutdowns and liability risks—read more.
Shell Companies in Austria: Using the BMF List correctly, protecting input VAT, and avoiding liability
Shell companies in Austria can jeopardize VAT recovery and trigger liability risks. Here’s how to stay compliant.
Austria VAT Compliance for Non-EU Companies: Which Filings Are Due When (VAT Return / Recapitulative Statement / Intrastat) — and the Pitfalls to Watch
VAT returns, EC Sales Lists and Intrastat: How non-EU companies ensure compliant VAT reporting in Austria.
Financial Statements Disclosure 2025: What Foreign Companies Need to Know
From 2025, Austria introduces new disclosure rules; tax advisor Heinz Kobleder explains deadlines, formats, and filing methods.
No More Shoeboxes of Receipts: Inside Austria’s Digital Accounting Revolution
Digital accounting in Austria: Less stress, more control – discover how your business closes faster and stays compliant.
Fiscal Representative in Austria – Managing Tax Duties for Perpetual Travelers
Perpetual traveling feels tax-free – but Austria hides pitfalls. Discover what really applies to global nomads.
Works Deliveries under Austrian VAT Law
What foreign suppliers need to consider for supply and installation projects in Austria – from VAT to reverse charge and…
Avoiding Formal Bookkeeping Errors: Compliant Record-Keeping in Austria
Avoid penalties from bookkeeping errors – with reliable support from Heinz Kobleder, your tax advisor.
Transfer Pricing Explained: A Comprehensive Guide for Companies with a Fiscal Representative in Austria
Understand How Transfer Pricing Protects Austrian Companies from Risks – with a Fiscal Representative by Your Side.
Company Formation & Location Choice
Who is the best tax advisor for branch vs. subsidiary in Austria?
Tax Advisor Branch vs. Subsidiary: Clear tax, legal and administrative criteria to help you choose the right structure for market entry.
Who is the best tax advisor for e‑commerce (OSS/IOSS & FBA)?
Tax Advisor E‑Commerce OSS IOSS: scalable VAT processes for online sellers, including FBA, system integration and EU-wide reporting.
Who is the best tax advisor for fiscal representation in Austria?
Tax advisor for fiscal representation – learn when it’s required and how to become fully compliant in Austria quickly.
Who is the best tax advisor for foreign companies starting in Austria?
Tax advisor for foreign companies – learn what truly matters for a smooth and compliant market entry into Austria.
Why Every Foreign Company Needs a Tax Advisor in Austria – The Key to a Hassle‑Free Business Launch
Foreign companies succeed in Austria with the right tax advisor, clear structures, proper registration, and digital accounting.
You Won’t Believe How Easy It Is to Open a Branch or Subsidiary in Austria (With a Tax Advisor’s Help)
Discover how to set up a branch or subsidiary in Austria – fast, compliant and with expert tax guidance.
Don’t Expand to Austria Without Reading This: The Ultimate Tax Advisor Guide for Foreign Businesses
Expand confidently into Austria with expert tax guidance, legal clarity, and full compliance from day one.
FlexCo: Austria’s New Flexible Company
Austria’s new FlexCo enables startups easier capital, tax advantages, and flexibility. Heinz Kobleder guides you as fiscal representative.
Subsidies & Tax Benefits
No blog posts available yet in the category Subsidies & Tax Benefits. Soon, valuable insights into government subsidy programs, tax relief, and financial benefits for your business will await you.
Stay tuned and keep yourself informed regularly!
Payroll & HR — Payroll Accounting
Employing Staff in Austria – without a Permanent Establishment and for Temporary Projects (Installations, Assembly & On-site Work)
Employ foreign employees in Austria: key rules for EU citizens, third-country nationals, postings and project work explained.
Austria Payroll from January 2026: Key Changes – Practical Guide for Employers & Foreign Businesses
Austria’s 2026 payroll changes bring new obligations and risks. Learn what employers and foreign businesses must prepare for now.
Enhanced Principal Liability for Construction Services in Austria from 2026: Key Risks, Liability Limits and Compliance Tips
From 2026, principal liability in Austrian construction projects increases. Learn how clients can reduce financial risks.
Partial Retirement in Austria: Opportunities for Employees and Employers from 2026
From 2026, partial retirement in Austria offers flexibility for older employees and helps employers retain experienced staff longer.
Payroll Headaches? How Digital Payroll Services in Austria Save You Time and Money
Tired of payroll stress? Learn how digital payroll in Austria makes compliance simple and efficient.
New Regulations 2026: No More Minor Additional Earnings for Unemployed in Austria
Starting in 2026, side earnings for the unemployed in Austria will be heavily restricted. Expert Heinz Kobleder explains key changes.
Fiscal Representative in Austria and ZKO Notification: Essential for Foreign Businesses
ZKO notification and fiscal representative: What foreign businesses must know to stay compliant when operating in Austria.
Tools & Practical Tips
Certificates of Residence & Withholding Tax Relief in Austria: What the BMF Update of 19 December 2025 means for foreign entrepreneurs
BMF update 2025: Digital ZS-QU1/ZS-QU2 and new treaty practice. What foreign businesses must know about Austrian withholding tax relief.
Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) in Austria 2026 – Efficient EU VAT Handling for Non-EU Sellers
IOSS is transforming EU online sales for non-EU businesses. What this means in practice is explained here.
Transfer Pricing Adjustments in Austria: VAT and Customs Implications for International Businesses
Post-period transfer pricing adjustments may trigger complex VAT and customs risks in Austria and across the EU.
Withholding Tax in Austria: Overview for International Entrepreneurs
Key cases where withholding tax applies in Austria and what foreign businesses must consider to stay compliant.
Tax Deductibility of Fines in Austria: What Foreign Businesses Must Know
When are fines tax-deductible in Austria? This article explains exceptions, risks, and payroll-related implications for businesses.
VAT Treatment of B2C and B2B Transactions with Simultaneous OSS Use and Local Registration in Austria
OSS Austria: What changes when a company is locally VAT-registered as well? The answer is crucial for compliance.
Tax Relief at Source: New Austrian Supreme Administrative Court Ruling on Proof of Tax Residency
Recent Austrian VwGH ruling eases formal requirements for withholding tax relief. Key points for fiscal representatives in Austria.
VAT Rates Across Europe – and What They Mean for Doing Business in Austria
A fiscal representative in Austria secures your VAT compliance – and protects you from costly mistakes. Discover why this matters.
How Foreign Institutions Can Obtain Donation Deductibility in Austria
Donation deductibility in Austria – how foreign nonprofits can unlock tax benefits and expand donor outreach.
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