Buy A Shelf Company in Austria
Establish your offshore business presence swiftly, efficiently, and in compliance by securing a ready-made company.
Austria Ready Made Company includes:
Contact us now to secure a ready-made Austrian company tailored to your needs.
Austria Company Registration Process
Procedure to acquire a ready made company
Your chosen directors and shareholders of the new company sign official documents that allow us to make them the directors of your ready made company. We transfer the company into your power and it is ready to trade immediately.
Changing the company name of the Ready Made Company
We can also file a company name change the same day.
Appointing the new Directors
To appoint the directors of your new company you will need to sign official forms that state this. This can also be done through giving us a power of attorney to do this on your behalf.
We will be removed as directors of the company and it will be transferred over to you. You then receive the Certificate of Incorporation , Memorandum and Articles of Association of the company and the Company secretarial Forms.
Established Ready Made Shelf Companies, sometimes called old shelf or established companies, are dormant / inactive companies that were incorporated in the previous years but have never been active.
FAQs
What are the advantages of an Austrian Readymade?
One of the main advantages of purchasing a shelf company in Austria is how quick it can be done. Upon purchase you will immediately obtain the company number and VAT number relating to the company.
The most common types of Austria company formation are:
- Limited Liability Company (GmbH)
- Stock Corporation (AG)
Foreign companies seeking Austria incorporation may operate either through a subsidiary (incorporated under Austrian law) or as a branch (incorporated under the law of the country where the parent is based).
How much share capital is required to establish a Limited Liability Company (GmbH) in Austria?
To form a GmbH in Austria, the minimum share capital is €35,000, of which at least €17,500 must be paid up in cash or kind at the time of incorporation. In specific cases (like startups), a reduced founding privilege capital of €10,000 (with €5,000 paid up) may apply.
What are the share capital requirements for a Stock Corporation (AG) in Austria?
For an Austrian Aktiengesellschaft (AG), the minimum required share capital is €70,000, and at least 25% of each share must be paid in at incorporation. This structure is typically used for larger companies or those seeking public listing.
What other requirements are there for a GmbH in Austria?
To register a GmbH in Austria, the following are also required:
- At least one shareholder and one managing director (can be the same person)
- A registered office address in Austria
- Articles of Association must be notarized
- Registration with the Austrian Commercial Register (Firmenbuch)
- Tax registration with Austrian authorities
- Annual financial statements and accounting compliance
What are the other features of an AG (Stock Corporation) in Austria?
An AG in Austria must meet the following criteria:
- Must have a management board and supervisory board
- Public issuance of shares is allowed (though not mandatory)
- Subject to stricter audit and disclosure rules
- Ideal for larger operations or companies seeking investment or stock exchange listing
- Requires annual general meetings (AGMs) and published financial reports
Austria Shelf Companies Available on Request
We currently have ready-made Austrian shelf companies available for acquisition.
Get in touch with us today, and we’ll match you with the right company based on your business needs and timeline.