Austria · 20% standard VATVAT registration in Austria
Get your AT VAT number without the paperwork. Our local accountants prepare the application, deal with the tax office and keep you compliant after registration.
Austria is a natural next step for sellers already established in Germany, with similar rules but its own 20% standard rate and reduced rates of 13% and 10%. Foreign businesses register with the Austrian tax office and file advance returns during the year plus an annual return.
When do you need to register in Austria?
- Foreign sellers storing goods in Austria must register before their first sale.
- If you sell from another EU country to consumers in Austria, you can use the One-Stop-Shop (OSS) instead of a local registration once EU-wide distance sales pass €10,000, unless you also store goods here.
How we register you
- 1We confirm whether you need a Austria VAT number and send a document checklist.
- 2We prepare the application, translations and any fiscal representative paperwork.
- 3You sign, and we file with the tax office and answer its questions.
- 4Your VAT number is issued and we set up your first return.
VAT registration in other countries
United Kingdom
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
Poland
Czech Republic
IrelandFrequently asked questions
How long does VAT registration in Austria take?
Usually 4 to 8 weeks from the day we receive your signed documents, depending on the tax office's workload.
Do I need a Austria VAT number if I sell on Amazon?
If your goods are stored in Austria, for example in an Amazon fulfilment centre, you almost always need a local VAT number before your first sale from that stock.
What is the VAT rate in Austria?
The standard rate is 20%. Other rates: 13% and 10% reduced rates.
Ready to sort out your VAT?
Book a free consultation. A local VAT expert will tell you exactly where you need to register and what it will cost.