Self-employment
How do I set up my own business, what do I need to consider (in advance)? Which company form is the most suitable for me?
- Considerations in advance
- Establishing a sole proprietorship
- Establishing a company
- Company start-up for young people
- Establishing an online shop (USP)
- Trade in Austria
- Trade in the EU/EEA
- Hiring employees (USP)
- Cash registers (USP)
- Operational facilities (USP)
- Sickness benefits for the self-employed (USP)
- Self-employment and pregnancy (USP)
- Liberal professions (USP)
- Professional liability and other professional liability insurance
- Subsidies
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Last update: 08/01/2026
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