Relocate your company seat to Vienna: process and service
Transfer your company seat smoothly to Vienna. We provide all necessary documents for the commercial register update, including the contract, templates and personal support.
When does relocating to Vienna pay off?
A company seat in Vienna offers numerous advantages, from reputation to central location.
Reputation and prestige
A Vienna business address strengthens trust with clients, partners and investors. The capital signals professionalism.
Economic hub
Vienna offers excellent conditions as a business location. Please discuss tax questions with your tax advisor.
Central location
Vienna, as Austria's economic center, offers first-class infrastructure, accessibility and access to key authorities.
Step by step to your new location
Relocating your company seat to Vienna follows a clear process. With our support you handle everything efficiently.
Sign the contract
Your contract for the new Vienna business address is prepared and signed on site or digitally. This serves as the basis for all further steps.
Pass a shareholder resolution
The shareholders resolve to transfer the company seat. We provide you with a template for the shareholder resolution.
File the commercial register application
The application to change the company seat is submitted to the competent commercial court. Notarial certification is required.
Notify the tax office
After the change is recorded in the commercial register, notify the competent tax office of the new location. The tax number may change.
Documents and authorities
A successful company seat transfer requires various documents and evidence.
Required documents
- Contract for the new location
- Shareholder resolution (for GmbH/AG)
- Notarial deed for articles amendment
- Commercial register change application (form)
- Current commercial register extract
- Copy of the trade license
Authorities involved
- Vienna Commercial Court (commercial register)
- Competent tax office
- Trade authority (district office)
- Social insurance carrier
- Notary (for certifications)
- Professional body (if applicable)
We support your relocation
We support your relocation with all necessary documents for a smooth update in the commercial register.
Registered business address
Accepted by the commercial register and all authorities in Vienna.
Contract available fast
Ready to present to the notary, court and tax office.
Legally sound documents
Templates for the shareholder resolution and change application.
Guidance every step of the way
We support you with templates and information on the necessary administrative steps.
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Frequently asked questions about relocating your company seat
How long does a commercial register seat transfer take?
The entry in the commercial register usually takes 1-2 weeks after the complete application is filed. Including all preparations you should allow 2-4 weeks in total.
What does the commercial register change cost?
The court fee for changing the company seat is approximately 45 euros. Additional costs include notary fees for certification (approximately 100-200 euros) and, if applicable, costs for amending the articles of association.
Do I need a notary for the company seat transfer?
Yes, the shareholder resolution on the seat transfer must be notarially certified. In addition, for a GmbH the amendment of the articles of association must be notarially authenticated.
Does my tax number change as a result of the seat transfer?
Yes, if you move to a different tax office district you will receive a new tax number. The VAT identification number generally remains the same. The new tax office is notified automatically.
Can I use a virtual address as the company seat?
Yes, a registered business address with its own contract is recognized by the commercial register as a company seat. The requirement is that mail can be received and delivered.