Common questions about registered offices and business addresses

The questions we get asked most — answered briefly and honestly. What applies legally in your case is best clarified with your tax adviser.

What does a registered office cost in Austria?

Between roughly €45 and 150 a month, depending on the provider and what is included. Plain mail addresses sit at the lower end; a registered seat with a nameplate and real reachability sits in the middle. In Altach the business address is €59 and the registered office €99 a month, both cancellable monthly.

Can I use a rented address as my registered office?

In principle yes, provided the address can receive service of process and you are genuinely reachable there. A plain post box is not enough. How strictly the authority reads this in a given case is worth clarifying with your tax adviser first.

Which address do I need for trade registration?

For trade registration you need a location where the authority can reach you. That may be your home address, but it does not have to be — many founders would rather not have their private address in the public trade register and rent a business address instead.

What is the difference between a business address and a registered office?

A business address is where your business post goes. A registered office is the address entered officially — in your trade registration and, for a GmbH, in the company register. A registered office carries higher expectations of reachability, which is why it costs more.

Does a GmbH need its own office?

No. A GmbH needs a registered seat, not its own office space. Plenty of small companies work remotely and use a rented registered-office address. What matters is that someone is genuinely reachable at that seat.

Is this a letterbox company?

No. A letterbox company has nothing but a letterbox. Here there is a building at Giesingerstraße 8 in Altach, with a reception, a waiting area and tenants who genuinely work there. Post is taken in and passed on by people.

How quickly can I use the address?

Usually within a few working days. After your enquiry we briefly clarify what you actually need, then you get the confirmation you can present for registration.

Can I rent a practice room by the hour?

The practice room in Altach is let monthly, not by the hour. For €280 a month the room is reliably yours, with reception and waiting area in the building — usually a better deal for a growing practice than hourly rates.

When can I move in?

Rooms marked as available are ready immediately. Get in touch or give us a call — it can usually be arranged quickly.

Can I see the room first?

Yes, always. Martina shows it to you personally — just call or send an enquiry to arrange a time. Nobody signs anything without seeing the room first.

How long do I have to commit for?

The contract terms are flexible and discussed personally. Call Martina and she will explain what works best for you.

What is included in the price?

One parking space, the business address, internet access, cleaning of the shared areas and use of the reception, waiting area, kitchen, roof terrace and WC. Electricity is included in the rent; other running costs are billed by consumption. All prices are net, excluding utilities, plus VAT.

Can I get in evenings and at weekends?

Yes. You have access to the building around the clock, including evenings, weekends and public holidays — with your own key, no booking and no fixed office hours.

Is the room furnished?

No, the rooms are unfurnished so you can set them up your own way. The furnished pictures on the website are visualisations and labelled as such.