It's a must-have compendium for those who want to start or grow their careers as self-employed individuals with a free business licence (freie Gewerbe) in Austria. It contains valid laws for 2021 explained by qualified professionals as well as practical advice from experienced freelancers.
The guide provides all you need to start your journey as a free business licence owner, it will lead you through decisions, help with setting everything up, and also prepare you to endure the ride. We don't only care that you avoid expensive penalties for forgetting to fill out the right forms at the right time but also that your business thrives and you become successful. We make sure that you know about all upcoming payments, obstacles, and changes in the law. We also share with you all the techniques that we know for staying organized and motivated.
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List of topics that the upcoming guide explains in detail:
1. BEFORE GETTING STARTED - you will find out all known about the benefits and drawbacks of self-employment, what it really means, and whether it’s really something for you
2. TYPES OF SELF-EMPLOYMENT IN AUSTRIA - when it comes to social insurance law in Austria, there are different types of self-employment
3. REGISTRATION AS NEW-SELF-EMPLOYED - we will explain how to register at the WKO, the Austrian Tax Office and the Social Insurance Institution
4. BUSINESS NAME & ADDRESS - you’ll learn about special regulations related to choosing a new or different name and address for your business
5. COMMERCIAL REGISTER - everything you need to know about getting listed in the commercial register at the commercial court
6. TAXES AND BOOKKEEPING - you will become an expert in taxes, deadlines, rates, bookkeeping & more. We will also explain when it makes sense to hire a tax advisor
7. SERVICES AND ADVOCACY OF WKO - as a member of the Chamber of Commerce you will gain access to their services and support, this chapter will explain what exactly you’re entitled to
8. LIABILITY INSURANCE - you will learn about additional measures of protecting yourself and your business
9. SVS: SOCIAL SECURITY FOR SELF-EMPLOYED - everything about the SVS, your health and accident insurance as well as retirement costs
10. INABILITY TO WORK AND INSURANCE COVERAGE - you will learn what to do to receive financial assistance & relief services in case of inability to work
11. TERMS & CONDITIONS - what to include when creating terms & conditions for your services?
12. INVOICES & CASH REGISTER - you will learn what an invoice has to include as well as about the obligation to obtain a cash register, when it applies and how to do it
13. CONTRACTS - we will discuss who needs a contract and what has to be included
14. OUTSOURCING - all the questions about hiring other professionals as a self-employed person will be answered
15. BOGUS SELF-EMPLOYMENT - the problem of false self-employment explained. How is it determined and how can one avoid it?
16. UNEMPLOYMENT - everything about unemployment coverage from the SVS
17. PREGNANCY & MATERNITY LEAVE - we will take a look at the insurance coverage the SVS offers in times of pregnancy, maternity, birth, and motherhood
18. CORONAVIRUS AID - the year 2020 was marked by the sudden outbreak of the pandemic. What to do if your business as self-employed was affected?
19. FULL-TIME VS PART-TIME SELF-EMPLOYMENT - learn about the general requirements and differences in costs
20. SELF-EMPLOYMENT & RESIDENCE PERMIT & CITIZENSHIP - do I have chances for obtaining a residence permit or citizenship if I work fully as self-employed?
21. SELF-EMPLOYMENT & RENTING A FLAT - how to prove your creditworthiness to landlords and real estate agents?
22. SELF-EMPLOYMENT & CREDIT CARD/ LOAN - learn about special requirements for self-employed individuals at Austrian banks
23. FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND COST REDUCTIONS - learn how to save money and limit costs
24. MARKETING ESSENTIALS - once you have your business set up and registered, how to start with marketing and branding?
25. MOTIVATION & ORGANISATION - methods for gaining motivation and focus; introduction to top Austrian coworking spaces. Learn how to avoid procrastination and stay organized
26. TERMINATION OF SELF-EMPLOYMENT - how to successfully end your relationship with the SVS and the Tax Office if you no longer want to work as a self-employed in Austria?
MORE HELP - information about companies, institutions, and individuals that will answer more of your questions related to self-employment in Austria
DICTIONARY - here you will find all important terms translated from German to English and from English to German
List of topics that the upcoming guide explains in detail:
1. BEFORE GETTING STARTED - you will find out all known about the benefits and drawbacks of self-employment, what it really means, and whether it’s really something for you
2. TYPES OF SELF-EMPLOYMENT IN AUSTRIA - when it comes to social insurance law in Austria, there are different types of self-employment
3. REGISTRATION AS NEW-SELF-EMPLOYED - we will explain how to register at the WKO, the Austrian Tax Office and the Social Insurance Institution
4. BUSINESS NAME & ADDRESS - you’ll learn about special regulations related to choosing a new or different name and address for your business
5. COMMERCIAL REGISTER - everything you need to know about getting listed in the commercial register at the commercial court
6. TAXES AND BOOKKEEPING - you will become an expert in taxes, deadlines, rates, bookkeeping & more. We will also explain when it makes sense to hire a tax advisor
7. SERVICES AND ADVOCACY OF WKO - as a member of the Chamber of Commerce you will gain access to their services and support, this chapter will explain what exactly you’re entitled to
8. LIABILITY INSURANCE - you will learn about additional measures of protecting yourself and your business
9. SVS: SOCIAL SECURITY FOR SELF-EMPLOYED - everything about the SVS, your health and accident insurance as well as retirement costs
10. INABILITY TO WORK AND INSURANCE COVERAGE - you will learn what to do to receive financial assistance & relief services in case of inability to work
11. TERMS & CONDITIONS - what to include when creating terms & conditions for your services?
12. INVOICES & CASH REGISTER - you will learn what an invoice has to include as well as about the obligation to obtain a cash register, when it applies and how to do it
13. CONTRACTS - we will discuss who needs a contract and what has to be included
14. OUTSOURCING - all the questions about hiring other professionals as a self-employed person will be answered
15. BOGUS SELF-EMPLOYMENT - the problem of false self-employment explained. How is it determined and how can one avoid it?
16. UNEMPLOYMENT - everything about unemployment coverage from the SVS
17. PREGNANCY & MATERNITY LEAVE - we will take a look at the insurance coverage the SVS offers in times of pregnancy, maternity, birth, and motherhood
18. CORONAVIRUS AID - the year 2020 was marked by the sudden outbreak of the pandemic. What to do if your business as self-employed was affected?
19. FULL-TIME VS PART-TIME SELF-EMPLOYMENT - learn about the general requirements and differences in costs
20. SELF-EMPLOYMENT & RESIDENCE PERMIT & CITIZENSHIP - do I have chances for obtaining a residence permit or citizenship if I work fully as self-employed?
21. SELF-EMPLOYMENT & RENTING A FLAT - how to prove your creditworthiness to landlords and real estate agents?
22. SELF-EMPLOYMENT & CREDIT CARD/ LOAN - learn about special requirements for self-employed individuals at Austrian banks
23. FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND COST REDUCTIONS - learn how to save money and limit costs
24. MARKETING ESSENTIALS - once you have your business set up and registered, how to start with marketing and branding?
25. MOTIVATION & ORGANISATION - methods for gaining motivation and focus; introduction to top Austrian coworking spaces. Learn how to avoid procrastination and stay organized
26. TERMINATION OF SELF-EMPLOYMENT - how to successfully end your relationship with the SVS and the Tax Office if you no longer want to work as a self-employed in Austria?
MORE HELP - information about companies, institutions, and individuals that will answer more of your questions related to self-employment in Austria
DICTIONARY - here you will find all important terms translated from German to English and from English to German
