Duration: ~1h Presentation + ~30min Q&A

What You’ll Learn:

1. What type of self-employment is for me, and how do I register?

• Learn the different types of self-employment in Austria

• See which one fits your profession, and the type of work

• Understand the different registration processes

2. What's a business licence in Austria, and do I need to register it?

• Learn the difference between free and regulated trades

• When you need a register a business licence

• How to get your qualifications recognized if your trade is regulated

3. Can I have only one client?

• Learn about bogus self-employment

• When it’s okay, and when you should be concerned

• How to avoid problems by structuring your work properly

4. Do I need to pay VAT or income tax?

• What income tax and VAT are, and how they work

• When you need to register for VAT

• What counts as a business expense

5. What will self-employment cost me?

• Overview of SVS contributions, taxes, prepayments, and other costs

• Lower SVS rates and special rules for your first 3 years

• When and why you may need to register for VAT, do accounting, or get a virtual office

• Simple financial habits to start with

6. Combining a job and self-employment

• Learn about the costs of combining employment and self-employment

• What to watch out for: contracts, taxes, and double insurance

+ 30min Live Q&A

Bring your questions. This is your space to ask and get real, clear answers.

Format

Language: English

EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2, 2025

Recording: All webinar guests will receive one-month access to the recording, available within two days after the event.

Meet Your Expert: Mag. Severina Ditzov

Trusted Advisor for Austria’s Self-Employed

Mag. Severina Ditzov is a highly experienced business consultant who has been working with us since 2020. With a deep understanding of Austrian bureaucracy and legal structures, she has personally supported and successfully registered hundreds of self-employed professionals across various industries.

She’s not just an expert, she’s someone who knows how to explain complex processes in a clear, supportive way that helps you feel confident and informed.

Her Areas of Expertise Include:

• Choosing the right legal form for your business

• Registering a sole proprietorship or company in Austria

• Getting your education or professional qualifications recognized (especially for regulated trades)

• Guiding you through business license (Gewerbeberechtigung) registration

• Preparing solid shareholder or partnership agreements

• Advising on company transformations and legal restructuring

• Helping you select the right public insurance model (health & pension through SVS)

• Drafting essential documents: Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy

• Supporting team changes, relocations, and internal restructuring

• Helping you align contracts, policies, and guidelines to Austrian standards

Connect with Severina

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/severina-ditzov/

Website: https://www.sdbc.at/

Your Privacy Matters

While the webinar will be recorded, the names, voices, and faces of all participants will be removed from the final version. This means you can feel completely at ease turning on your camera or using your microphone during the session - your contributions will not appear in the replay.

We’d Love for You to Participate

This session is meant to be interactive!

• You’re welcome to turn on your camera and actively engage.

• During the Q&A, you can ask questions by typing in the chat or using the “Raise Hand” function in Zoom - we’ll then unmute you so you can speak directly with us.

Priority for Pre-Submitted Questions

All questions submitted in the registration form will be answered first during the Q&A. Any other questions asked live will be answered as time allows.

Still Have Questions After the Webinar?

If we can't get to your question during the session, don’t worry! As a follow-up, we’ll invite you to explore our SEA Membership, which includes access to our Expert Forum, where all member questions are answered within 3 business days.

After the Webinar, You’ll Receive:

• The recording (with participant privacy protected)

• A copy of the presentation slides

• A helpful glossary of key terms

• An exclusive discount on our membership and guidebooks – available to everyone who bought a ticket

We're looking forward to seeing you soon!