Ask the Experts: Taxes and Administration for the Self-Employed in Austria

Austria’s tax and administrative systems can be difficult to understand, especially when you are unfamiliar with the terminology or unsure which rules apply to you.

This session gives you the opportunity to ask questions about topics such as:

• Registering as self-employed in Austria

• Choosing the appropriate form of self-employment

• Gewerbe and Neue Selbständigkeit

• Finanzamt, FinanzOnline and SVS

• Income tax

• Invoices and deductible business expenses

• Tax returns and important deadlines

• Administrative requirements and official procedures

• Changes to your business or personal circumstances

• Other tax, legal or administrative questions connected to self-employment

Our experts will do their best to provide a practical answer or point you in the right direction.

You are also welcome to attend without asking a question. Listening to questions from other self-employed people can help you understand the Austrian system and discover important topics you may not have considered yet.

Who is this event for?

This session is for anyone who is considering, starting or already navigating self-employment in Austria.

It is particularly helpful for international self-employed people who want to understand their tax and administrative responsibilities more clearly.

Duration

1.5 hours

Language

All Self-employed in Austria events are held in English.

Meet the Experts

Mag. Miglena Hofer 

Miglena is a business consultant, entrepreneur, mentor and mediator. For the past several years, she has supported foreign companies and international self-employed professionals in establishing their businesses in Austria through Miglena Hofer Consulting.

MSc Pascal Schraml

Pascal is a tax advisor with extensive professional experience at PwC Österreich, RSM Austria and the Arbeiterkammer Wien. He provides tailored tax consultation and financial management services.

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Both experts bring hands-on experience and will guide you through the key topics in a clear, accessible way!

Your Questions

We warmly encourage you to ask questions during the session. There are no bad questions - if something matters to you, it is worth asking.

To help us answer as many questions as possible, please keep your question reasonably clear and concise.

You can ask your question live or submit it in advance through the registration form or by emailing hi@self-employed.at.

For SEA Members: If we do not have enough time to address your question during the session, you can post it in the SEA Forum and receive a follow-up answer within three working days.

🚨 Please note that this is a general Q&A session, so we will not be able to analyse complicated individual situations in detail. If your question requires a closer look at your documents, personal circumstances or business structure, we will recommend discussing it directly with the appropriate expert in a one-to-one consultation.

Webinar Recording & Privacy

The session will be recorded so you can revisit the information afterwards. Attendees will not be visible or included in the final recording.

You are welcome to keep your camera on and participate actively if you feel comfortable. It helps us create a friendly, open and engaging atmosphere.

Come with your questions and uncertainties. We look forward to helping you better understand the tax and administrative side of self-employment in Austria!