Consultations for companies coming to Vienna and international professionals

We'll support you in your search and selection of a business location, assist you in finding office space and meeting rooms in the startup phase, and offer information on offices, properties, business parks, and networks in Vienna. We also provide consultations to international professionals and executives , including their families, who are relocating to Vienna for professional reasons, expats already living in Vienna, and HR departments/managers with questions concerning their expat employees. Note: We also provide consultations with a special focus on women entrepreneurs. In addition, we can provide consultations in your language, on your premises . Expat Center Business Immigration Office International business settlement

Founder and startup coaching

From idea to actual startup – we'll assist you with our know-how on business plans, markets and competition, financing options, and much more. We'll support you in drawing up detailed startup roadmaps and assessing your needs in terms of consultations and qualifications. Our initial consultations , founder coaching, and startup coaching are for prospective founders, founders and entrepreneurs, startups, one-person enterprises, as well as micro-enterprises and self-employed individuals who fall under the new self-employment scheme ( Neue Selbständige ) – in the pre-founding phase and up to five years after founding. Completion of an initial consultation is a prerequisite for participation in the subsequent coaching sessions for founders. To qualify, a business must have been founded in Vienna or already be headquartered in Vienna. Note: We offer specialised consultations for women entrepreneurs. In addition, we provide consultations in you language. Initial consultation Startup coaching Impact coaching

Sustainability consultations

We're here to assist you in developing circular products and services, in resource conservation and material efficiency, impact analyses, logic models, as well as CO 2 /methane calculations, and in your efforts to avoid rebound effects (effects through which the savings potential of efficiency improvements is not, or only partially, realised). Our sustainability consultations are for businesses in the field of energy, mobility, logistics, construction, urban development, assistive technology, food production, facility management, architecture, climate and impact, sustainable construction, circular economy, and urban mining. Note: We offer specialised consultations for women entrepreneurs. In addition, we provide consultations on your premises , in your language. Sustainable technology Digital technology Life sciences Social innovation Impact coaching

Where can I book a consultation if I'm about to start my international business/startup in Vienna?

The Vienna Business Agency has a multilingual team of experts that is your one-stop shop for all the information you’ll need to expand to Vienna successfully. Our personal consultations are cost-free.

What is the best time to contact the Vienna Business Agency?

Contact us before expanding your business/startup to Vienna and receive valuable information and cost-free consultations from our experts. That said, feel free to contact us even after you’ve opened your business in Vienna to get information on any relevant support services.

What kind of support can I count on when setting up an international company in Vienna?

Our experts will assist you with all queries regarding your company's start in Vienna. We will answer all your questions concerning Vienna as a business location, residence permits , and industrial and tax law basics. We will support you in your real estate search, offer consultations , networking services , as well as various funding opportunities .

Who do I ask for advice if my business is from the CEE area?

The Vienna Business Agency uses the infrastructure of the International Offices of the City of Vienna in the CEE region to provide fast, reliable and personal support to companies wishing to set up in Vienna. If you have a company in Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, or Montenegro and are thinking of setting up in Vienna, Mr. Drazen Simicevic is your contact person. Businesses from Hungary should contact Ms. Eva Johnson . Business from Czechia and Slovakia should contact Ms. Zuzana Bedrichova , whereas businesses from Romania should contact Ms. Nicoleta Prostean , and businesses from Bulgaria should get in touch with Mr. Angel Velikov . Our services for international businesses and startups wishing to set up in Vienna are cost-free.

Can I just come to Vienna and get to work right away?

Setting up in Vienna is quick and easy, although all the legal requirements need to be met first, of course. We provide comprehensive information on this through our consultations .

Can I set up my business online too?

Yes, registering your business online is possible in Austria through the E-start-up service .

What must I consider if I want to set up a business in Vienna?

Depending on the legal form and industry, different startup requirements need to be observed. You will find information on all the necessary steps in the startup guide issued by the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber .

Can I bring my team to Austria?

EU, EEA and Swiss citizens enjoy freedom of movement for workers and do not require a visa or residence permit. However, they must register with the competent authority if they intend to remain in Austria for longer than three months. Non-EU citizens require a visa or residence permit, depending on the duration of their stay. Make sure you give yourself enough time to deal with the relevant applications and documentation before your team relocates. Get answers to all your questions from our team at the Expat Centre or the Business Immigration Office .

Is it easy to find staff in Vienna?

Vienna ranks among the largest German-speaking university cities. With approx. 200,000 students – many of whom speak several languages – it has a great talent pool.

Do I need to know German to set up a business in Vienna?

Our multilingual team will assist you throughout the process of setting up your business in your language. We can also refer you to notaries, lawyers, and tax experts who speak different languages. Austria's official language is, however, German, so German language skills and/or professional support may be necessary at times.

For businesses setting up in Vienna.

Our offer

Are you looking to establish your business in Vienna? Do you want to tap into new markets while using Vienna as your base? Or are you thinking of expanding your business from another Austrian state to Vienna? Book a cost-free consultation with us and find out about suitable funding opportunities. Our experts will connect you with important services of the City of Vienna and with potential partners. We'll also support you in your search for a suitable business location in Vienna or for appropriate office spaces.

Let's talk.

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+43 1 252 00

Funding for businesses setting up in Vienna

Business Location Funding

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What?
Structural modifications, the purchase of building structures, and costs such as architectural services.

Max. funding
500,000 euros per project

Prepayment
Up to 50% of the approved funding amount can be paid up front.

Events & workshops for businesses setting up in Vienna

All Events

Info event

Open House Gewerbehof Seestadt

30.04.2024

Gewerbehof Seestadt, Wien

Info event

Open House Gewerbehof Seestadt

7.05.2024

Gewerbehof Seestadt, Wien

View of entry way of the commercial yard Seestadt

Info event

Let's go funding!

7.05.2024

Gewerbehof Seestadt, Wien

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Event

Creative Days Vienna 2024

5.06.2024 - 6.06.2024

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