Association address: virtual office for associations in Austria
Professional association address in 1010 Vienna as the seat of your central administration. Meets the requirements of the Austrian Associations Act.
Address requirements under the Austrian Associations Act
Under the Austrian Associations Act (VerG 2002) every association must have a registered seat, defined as the place of its central administration. This seat must be stated in the association statutes and reported to the association authority.
Requirements under the Associations Act:
- The seat of the association must be set out in the statutes
- Seat of the association = place of central administration
- A delivery address for official correspondence is required
- Entry in the Central Register of Associations (ZVR)
- A registered business address for the association authority
Seat of central administration
The seat of the association determines which authority is responsible and where the association must be reachable.
Responsible authority
The seat of the association determines the responsible association authority (district administration/municipal office).
Postal delivery
Official correspondence, decisions and summonses are delivered to the seat of the association.
ZVR registration
The address is entered in the Central Register of Associations as the official seat.
When is a virtual office possible for associations?
A virtual office is especially suitable for associations that do not need their own premises and organise their administration digitally.
- Associations without their own business premises
- Volunteer-run associations with a decentralised structure
- Associations in the founding process
- Associations operating across regions
- Associations that need a representative address
Important to note
For associations that operate commercially or that employ staff, additional requirements for the location may apply. In such cases we recommend consulting the responsible association authority.
Ideal for:
- Sports associations without their own clubhouse
- Cultural associations and support associations
- Professional associations and interest groups
- Non-profit associations
- Student associations
Founding an association with a virtual office
How to found your association with a professional address:
- 1
Book a virtual office
Secure your association address in 1010 Vienna.
- 2
Draw up the statutes
Set out the seat of the association in your statutes.
- 3
Hold the founding assembly
Elect the board and adopt the statutes.
- 4
Notify the association authority
Report the founding of the association to the responsible authority.
- 5
Wait for ZVR registration
The association obtains its legal personality after 4 weeks.
A reliable address for your association
Registered business address
Recognised by the association authority and the ZVR.
Your own contract
Proof of the seat of the association for official enquiries.
Private address protected
Board members do not have to use their private address.
Professional presence
A representative address for sponsors and cooperation partners.
Postservice Pricing
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Frequently asked questions about the association address
Can an association use a virtual office as its seat?
Yes, a virtual office can serve as the seat of the association, provided mail is reliably delivered and forwarded there. We make sure that this is the case.
What does the association authority say about a virtual office address?
The association authority accepts addresses at which the association is actually reachable. Since we receive and forward mail, this requirement is met.
Can the association hold meetings at the address?
Association meetings can in principle take place anywhere and do not have to be held at the seat of the association.
What happens to official mail for the association?
We receive all items for your association. Depending on your plan, we scan the mail and send it digitally or forward it physically.
Does an association need a trade licence?
Non-commercial associations do not need a trade licence. However, if the association runs a commercial business, it must register a trade. Our address is also suitable for that.