Self-Employment in Austria: Meet the Experts in Innsbruck

Stop guessing about self-employment in Austria. Get clear answers from experienced experts, avoid costly mistakes and leave knowing exactly what to do next.

Learn more about business registration, taxes, SVS and ongoing administration with Miglena Hofer, LL.M. - Business Consultant, and Pascal Schraml, MSc - Tax Advisor.

Just 30 seats available - secure yours at the early-bird price before it ends.

DAY 1 - FRIDAY, 9 OCTOBER

How to Start Self-Employment in Austria

17:00 - 20:00 | Impact Hub Tirol

EARLY BIRD TICKET: €19.90

Friday is designed to give you a clear understanding of the foundations of self-employment in Austria and what you need to consider when you start a business in Austria, including the exact steps you need to take.

Instead of trying to piece together information from different websites, authorities, Facebook groups and chatGPT or Claude, you'll hear directly from professionals working with self-employed people and international business owners every day.

Who is Day 1 for?

Ideal if you are:

• thinking about becoming self-employed in Austria

• preparing to register your business or freelance activity

• newly self-employed and still figuring out Gewerbe, SVS and taxes

• looking for a clear overview and practical next steps

Business setup with Miglena Hofer

Learn about:

• Gewerbe, Neue Selbständigkeit and regulated professions

• business and freelance registration

• SVS and your main administrative responsibilities

• common mistakes when starting a business in Austria

Tax basics with Pascal Schraml

Learn about:

• Finanzamt and tax registration

• income tax and VAT

• business expenses and tax prepayments

• planning for future tax and SVS payments

After the presentations, there will be time for your questions.

Then we stop talking about bureaucracy. 😊

We’ll finish the evening with drinks, light food and networking.

Meet other international freelancers, founders and business owners in Innsbruck, exchange ideas and enjoy the evening together.

DAY 2 - SATURDAY, 10 OCTOBER

Self-Employment & Business in Austria - Deep Dive for Business Owners

Deep-Dive Q&A Session

10:00 - 13:00 | InnRaum

EARLY BIRD TICKET: €19.90

Miglena and Pascal will each start with a short introduction covering some of the issues they most frequently see among international entrepreneurs, freelancers and business owners in Austria.

Then we'll dedicate the majority of the morning to your questions.

Simple morning refreshments will be available.

Who is Day 2 for?

Ideal if you are:

• already self-employed or running a business in Austria

• freelancing alongside employment

• dealing with questions around taxes, VAT, SVS or administration

• looking for expert input and a community of international business owners

Meet the Experts

Miglena Hofer, LL.M. - Business Consultant

Business Consultant, Legal Professional & Business Mentor

Miglena works with international founders and business owners navigating business registration, different forms of self-employment, company setup and Austrian business administration.

She has supported the SEA community for many years through expert sessions, events and educational resources.

Pascal Schraml, MSc - Tax Advisor

Tax Advisor & Managing Director of PSTax

Pascal advises self-employed professionals, freelancers and digital businesses on income tax, VAT, FinanzOnline, tax-office communication and ongoing tax obligations in Austria.

He regularly works with international entrepreneurs and focuses on making Austrian tax requirements easier to understand.

About Self-Employed in Austria

Self-Employed in Austria - SEA helps international freelancers, founders and business owners understand how self-employment works in Austria.

Through practical resources, expert sessions and community events, our goal is to make building a business in Austria less confusing and less lonely.

Choose your ticket

Friday - How to Start Self-Employment in Austria + Networking

EARLY BIRD TICKET : €19.90

Includes:

• Expert session with Miglena Hofer and Pascal Schraml

• Q&A

• Networking

• Light catering

• Drinks

Saturday - Expert Deep-Dive Q&A

EARLY BIRD TICKET : €19.90

Includes:

• Short expert inputs

• Extended Q&A with Miglena and Pascal

• Opportunity to bring your own business questions

• Small-group discussion

• Simple morning refreshments

⭐ Both Events Pass - €34.90

Join both events and save with the limited early-bird price.

Friday: learn the foundations of self-employment and business registration in Austria and meet the community.

Saturday: go deeper, ask your own questions and leave with a clearer understanding of your next steps.

Get your early bird ticket now - only 30 seats are available!

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