Freelancing
News and important information about freelancing, being self-employed, working as a consultant, running your own business, and more in Austria.
What freelancers in Austria really need to check before the end of 2025
From depreciation to flat-rate choices, Austrian self-employed workers have several year-end options that can shape their 2025 tax burden.
EXPLAINED: How to register as self-employed in Austria
Working as a freelancer in Austria is an attractive prospect for international residents. But the process might not be as easy as back home. Here’s what you need to know.
How to prepare for your Austrian tax return if you're self-employed
For self-employed people in Austria, preparing for a tax return can be a daunting process, but a little preparation can help to bring the stress levels down.
EXPLAINED: How freelancers in Austria can pay four times less in social insurance
Self-employed people in Austria are insured by SVS and have to cover 20 percent of treatment costs. that can be reduced to 5 percent. Here's how.
Everything you need to know about becoming a freelancer in Austria
Struggling to get your head around Austrian bureaucracy? Here is a comprehensive guide to setting out on your own.
Everything you need to know about health insurance for freelancers in Austria
Social insurance, the term used to describe health insurance and other aspects such as pensions, is compulsory in Austria - even for self-employed people. Here’s everything you need to know.
What is the new cost of living 'credit' for self-employed people in Austria?
An "extraordinary credit contribution" will be applied to the next social insurance payment for eligible self-employed people in Austria. Here's what you need to know.