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What is the company registry in Austria?
Firmenbuch (Federal Ministry of Justice, Company Register)
Federal Ministry of Justice, Museumstr 7, 1070 Vienna, Austria
About Austria
The Austria Companies Registry is located in Vienna and was founded in 1848.
Austria is a landlocked country in Central Europe, lying in the Eastern Alps. The main language of Austria is German which is spoken by 88.6% of the population with other languages such as Turkish and Serbian spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Euro (EUR). The population of Austria is over 9.03 million.
Austria Economy
The Real GDP in Austria is in the region of $590.354 billion with a GDP per capita of $64,600. Austria economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Austria are cars, packaged medicine, vaccines, plastic products, electricity.
Main Trading Partners of Austria
The leading export and import partners for Austria are:
Exports: Germany 28%, US 7%, Italy 7%, Switzerland 5%, Hungary 5%
Imports: Germany 40%, Italy 7%, Czechia 5%, Switzerland 5%, Netherlands 4%
Austria Certificate of Incorporation
The Austria Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Austria Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Austria company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Austria register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Austria customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Austria Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Austria the relevant laws are:
What information is free to view at Austria Company Registry?
None but a Austria company extract/profile will include where available:
Austria Company Name
Austria Legal Form
Austria Company Address
Austria Registration Number
Austria Date of Incorporation
Austria Branches and subsidiaries
Austria Activity / Type of Business
Austria Management
Austria Authorised Capital
Austria Type of Ownership
Austria Date of last modification
Do you need to register / sign up at the Austria Company Registry?
Yes you need to sign up at the local Austria register to order, obtain and download registered documents..
Number of Registered Companies in Austria
The number of registered companies is not Publicly Available in Austria.
Types of Companies in Austria
Businesses in Austria can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Einzelunternehmen (one-man business)
offene Gesellschaften (open societies)
Kommanditgesellschaften (Limited Partnerships)
Aktiengesellschaften (Joint Stock Companies)
Gesellschaften mit beschränkter Haftung (Limited Liability Companies)
Erwerbs- und Wirtschaftsgenossenschaften (Commercial and economic cooperatives)
Versicherungsvereine auf Gegenseitigkeit (Mutual insurance associations)
Sparkassen (Savings banks)
Privatstiftungen (Private foundations)
Europäische wirtschaftliche Interessenvereinigungen (European economic interest groups)
Europäische Gesellschaften (SE) / European companies (SE)
Europäische Genossenschaften (SCE) / European cooperatives (SCE)
Stiftung (Private Foundation)
Zweigniederlassung (Branch Office)
Other Austria Company Registry Services
Austria Company Register provides a wide range of services which includes:
Austria Licenses
Austria Permits and Authorisations
Can you order a Austria Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Austria agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Austria accepts the Apostille Certificate for Austria Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Austria signed up to the Hague Convention on 13th January 1968.
What is the language(s) of the Austria Company Registry?
The Austria Company Register is in German language only.
Austria Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Austria has 86 embassies abroad, as well as 319 consulates and 7 other representations.
Vienna, the capital of Austria, hosts 123 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 268 consulates and three other representation located in Austria.
Austria Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Austria. Our local partner is based in Graz which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Austria including Salzburg, Linz and Vienna. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Austria Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Austria from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Austria Moody's rating: Aa1 (first obtained in 2016)
Austria Standard & Poors rating: AA+ (first obtained in 2012)
Austria Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Austria Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Austria.
Austria Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Austria. Our specialist Austria skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Austria Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Austria Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Austria. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Austria Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Austria?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Austria?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Austria?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.