In this article:
Why is there obligatory registration with the social security system for the self-employed and for employees?
When does my compulsory insurance start?
Are there any exceptions from compulsory insurance?
When does my compulsory insurance end?
What do I receive for my contributions?
Are there additional options in the health and pension insurance
In Austria, each person, who works as an employee or is self-employed, is subject to
obligatory social security contributions. Of course, there are exceptions to this rule,
but we will discuss them later on.
Let’s start with the question:
Why is there obligatory registration with the social security system for the self-employed and for employees?
The answer to this question lies in the structure of the Austrian social security