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Set up a sole proprietorship

Set up a sole proprietorship: business address for the self-employed

Protect your private address with a professional business address in 1010 Vienna. Suitable for trade registration and the GISA entry.

Suitable for trade registration
GISA entry possible
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What is a sole proprietorship (e.U.)?

The sole proprietorship is the simplest and most common legal form in Austria. As a sole proprietor you are the only owner and make all decisions yourself. From an annual turnover of 700,000 euros, or voluntarily, you have the option to register in the commercial register as a registered trader (e.U.).

Advantages of the sole proprietorship:

  • Simple and quick formation without a notary
  • No minimum share capital required
  • Full decision-making freedom as the sole owner
  • Lower running costs (no publication obligations)
  • Small-business scheme available (up to 55,000 € turnover/year)

Trade registration step by step

Setting up a sole proprietorship is straightforward. Here is how you proceed:

  1. 1

    Secure a business address

    Book your professional business address with Postservice.at. Your contract is prepared and signed on site or digitally.

  2. 2

    Trade registration at the district authority

    Register your trade with the responsible trade authority. You submit the contract as proof of location.

  3. 3

    Wait for the GISA entry

    After a successful registration you are automatically entered in the Austrian trade information system (GISA).

  4. 4

    Tax office registration

    Register with the responsible tax office and receive your tax number.

  5. 5

    Social insurance (SVS)

    Registration with the social insurance for the self-employed happens automatically after the trade registration.

GISA entry and proof of location

The Austrian trade information system (GISA) is the central register for all traders in Austria. For the entry you need proof of your business location.

  • Contract as proof of location
  • Professional address instead of a private flat
  • Accepted by all authorities

This is what you get from us:

  • Your own contract (no c/o address)
  • Business address Seitenstettengasse 5/37, 1010 Vienna
  • Proof for the trade authority and tax office
  • Company nameplate on the letterbox
  • Available immediately after booking

Protect your privacy as a self-employed person

As a sole proprietor you have to disclose your address publicly: in the imprint, on invoices and during the trade registration. Protect your privacy.

Imprint and website

Use our address for your legally compliant imprint under ECG section 5.

Invoices and correspondence

A professional business address on all your business documents.

No risk of stalking

Your private address stays private and is not made publicly accessible.

Small-business scheme

Turnover threshold 2025

EUR 55,000/year
  • No VAT on invoices
  • Simplified bookkeeping
  • No input VAT deduction possible

Using the small-business scheme

Up to an annual turnover of 55,000 euros you can make use of the small-business scheme. This considerably simplifies your bookkeeping and tax return.

Even as a small business you need a business address for the trade registration and your imprint. Our virtual office solution is the cost-effective alternative to your own office.

Address valid for service

Recognised by authorities and courts.

Your own contract

No c/o address. Can be submitted to the tax office.

Separation of private and business

A clear boundary from your home for more privacy.

Physical presence

A real reception and staff on site.

PLANS & PRICING

Your business address.
The right mail service for you.

Seitenstettengasse 5/37, 1010 Vienna

Included in every plan
  • Address for commercial register & imprint
  • Letter & parcel acceptance
  • Company nameplate on the mailbox

14-day money-back guaranteeFor all customers, including businesses

Basic

Self pickup

Use your address. Collect your mail.

€49net / month

€588 billed yearly in advance

Save €120 per year

  • Self pickup
  • Digital access system
  • Company nameplate on the mailbox
Choose Basic
All Basic features
  • Registered address in 1010 Vienna
  • For commercial register & imprint
  • Incoming mail
  • Parcel acceptance
  • Self pickup
  • Digital access system
  • Company nameplate on the mailbox
  • Collection notices for RSa/RSb mail
Most popular

Plus

Unlimited scans

Receive your business mail digitally.

€79net / month

€948 billed yearly in advance

Save €120 per year

  • Unlimited scans
  • Mail as PDF by email
  • Physical forwarding on request, postage included
Choose Plus
All Plus features
  • Everything in Basic
  • Physical forwarding on request, postage included
  • Unlimited scans
  • Mail as PDF by email
  • Prominent company nameplate
  • Collection notices for RSa/RSb mail

Premium

Extended service

Digital mail, postal collection and meeting room.

€129net / month

€1,548 billed yearly in advance

Save €240 per year

  • RSa/RSb collection from the post office with postal authorisation
  • 4h meeting room use per month
  • 6 months of mail service after address change
Choose Premium
All Premium features
  • Everything in Plus
  • RSa/RSb collection from the post office with postal authorisation
  • 4h meeting room use per month
  • 6 months of mail service after address change
  • EU-wide forwarding, postage included

Basic → Plus for €30 more per month: Unlimited scans and your mail as a PDF by email.

All prices exclude 20% VAT. No setup fee.

Yearly billing: cancel with one month's notice before the end of the contract year.

Frequently asked questions about the sole proprietorship

Can I use the virtual office address for my trade registration?

Yes, our address is suitable for trade registrations. You receive a contract that you can submit as proof of location to the trade authority.

Do I need a business address as a small business?

Yes, even as a small business you have to provide a business address during the trade registration. You also need an address for your imprint if you run a website.

What is the difference between a sole proprietorship and an e.U.?

A sole proprietorship is the legal form. You receive the additional designation 'e.U.' (registered trader) once you are entered in the commercial register. This is mandatory from 700,000 € annual turnover or possible voluntarily.

Can I use my private address as a business address?

In principle yes, but your private address then becomes publicly visible (imprint, GISA, invoices). With our virtual office solution you protect your privacy.

How quickly can I set up my sole proprietorship?

The business address is available right after the online booking. The trade registration itself can often be completed within a few days.

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