Registered Office
By Stephan HolzbachPublished Updated
The registered office (seat of the company) is the municipality set out in the articles of association, for example Vienna. The commercial register also records the business address with street and house number, which is decisive for service of documents. The registered office determines the place of jurisdiction, the competent tax authority and the local trade authority. The business address must be an address in Austria capable of receiving service of documents.
Explanation
The registered office is the legal centre of a company. It is established in the articles of association upon formation and entered in the commercial register. A change of registered office requires an amendment to the articles of association and a new commercial register filing. The registered office determines which regional court acts as the commercial register court, which tax office administers the taxes and under which district administration or municipal authority the trade is registered. A registered office in Vienna means the jurisdiction of the Vienna Commercial Court.
Why does this matter?
When forming a company, the registered office must already be established. The choice of location affects the competent authorities and the place of jurisdiction. A registered office in Vienna (particularly in the 1st district) signals professionalism and is the most practical location for most founders.
Legal basis
Section 5 GmbHG, Section 3 FBG, Section 29 UGB
Relation to Postservice.at
The address of Postservice.at in 1010 Vienna can be entered as the official registered office in the commercial register. When relocating the registered office to Vienna, the team supports the transition and ensures that post is accepted from day one.
Frequently asked questions
Can I relocate my registered office to a virtual office address?
Yes, a physical virtual office address capable of receiving service of documents serves as a registered office. The address of Postservice.at is accepted as a registered office in the commercial register, and there are workspaces, coworking and a meeting room on site.
What do I need to consider when relocating my registered office?
When relocating the registered office, the articles of association must be amended, a new commercial register application filed and the tax office informed. The trade licence may need to be re-registered at the new location.
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