Form a GmbH in Austria: registered seat and business address
Use our premium address in 1010 Vienna as the official registered seat for your GmbH. Suitable for the commercial register, set up fast.
What is a GmbH?
The GmbH (Gesellschaft mit beschraenkter Haftung), the Austrian limited liability company, is the most popular legal form for businesses in Austria. It limits liability to the company's assets and is ideal for small to medium-sized companies.
Advantages of the GmbH at a glance:
- Limited liability restricted to the company's assets
- High credibility with business partners and banks
- Flexible profit distribution possible
- Company shares are transferable
- No personal liability for the shareholders
Share capital for forming a GmbH
Since 2024 the minimum share capital (Stammkapital) is just 10,000 euros.
Share capital
Reduced by the GesRAEG 2023 reform
- At least 50% to be paid in at formation
- Minimum cash contribution EUR 5,000
- Full legal capacity from day 1
- Lower notary costs than before
Why the right address matters
To register your GmbH in the commercial register (Firmenbuch) you need a registered business address in Austria that authorities can serve documents to.
Commercial register entry
The address is recorded as the official registered seat in the commercial register (Firmenbuch).
Suitable for service of documents
Authorities and courts can serve documents with legal effect.
Protect your private address
Your private home address stays protected and is not made public.
Why a P.O. box or c/o address is not enough
The commercial register does not accept P.O. boxes. A c/o address at a private individual is problematic, because such addresses do not permit commercial use. Our virtual office address is designed specifically for commercial register entries and is accepted by all Austrian authorities.
Form a GmbH online with Notarity
Thanks to Remote Online Notarisation (RON), you can form your GmbH entirely online, without having to visit a notary (Notar) in person.
- Form your company from anywhere in the world
- Fast process completed in a few days
- Digitally signed documents
How the online formation works:
- 1Book the virtual office and receive your address
- 2Book your notary appointment online with Notarity
- 3Sign the articles of association digitally
- 4Pay in the share capital
- 5Wait for the commercial register entry
- 6Complete your trade registration
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Frequently asked questions about forming a GmbH
Can I use the virtual office address for the commercial register?
Yes, our address is explicitly suitable for commercial register (Firmenbuch) entries and is accepted by all Austrian commercial courts. You receive a contract as proof.
How quickly is the address available after booking?
The address is available once the contract is signed. You can use it immediately for forming your GmbH.
Do I have to live in Austria as managing director?
No, as an EU citizen there is no requirement to reside in Austria. You can also run the GmbH from abroad.
What happens to my mail?
Depending on your chosen plan, we scan your mail and send it to you digitally, or forward it physically to the address of your choice.
Which documents do I need to form a GmbH?
You need: a national ID card or passport, the articles of association (prepared by the notary), proof of the business address (provided by us), and the proof of capital payment.