Austria
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- Capital City
Vienna
- Currency
Euro (€, EUR)
- Languages
German
- Population size
8,902,600
Facts & Stats
- Capital City
Vienna
- Currency
Euro (€, EUR)
- Languages
German
- Population size
8,902,600
- Ease of doing business
Very easy
- Cost of living index
$$$$ (23 of 139 nations)
- Payroll frequency
Monthly
- VAT - standard rate
20%
- GDP - real growth rate
2.729% (2018 est.)
Austria (German: Österreich), officially the Republic of Austria (German: Republik Österreich), is a landlocked East Alpine country in the southern part of Central Europe. It is composed of nine federated states (Bundesländer), one of which is Vienna, Austria's capital and its largest city. Austria is consistently ranked in the top 20 richest countries in the world by GDP per capita terms. The country has achieved a high standard of living and in 2018 was ranked 20th in the world for its Human Development Index.
Grow your team in Austria with Remote
Want to hire employees in Austria? Companies hiring in Austria are typically required to either own a local legal entity or work with a global employment platform like Remote that can legally provide employment services in the country.
Remote can employ team members in Austria and keep you compliant at all times. Remote can hire, onboard, and pay your Austria team so you don't have to set up local HR services in the region. Remote also makes it easy to pay contractors in Austria. now to get started or talk to an expert for more details.
Risks of misclassification
Austria, like many other countries, treats self-employed individuals or contractors and full-time employees differently. Misclassification of contractors in Austria may lead to fines and penalties for the offending company.
Employing in Austria
Employment law in Austria is governed by statutory regulations codified in various federal laws. These include the statutes on white-collar workers (Angestelltengesetz), statutes concerning working times (Arbeitszeitgesetz), paid vacation (Urlaubsgesetz) and labour protection act (Arbeitnehmerschutzgesetz).
Employment contracts are governed by collective agreements and virtually all employment agreements are covered by a collective agreement. Austrian employment law provides strong labor conditions and protections for employees, so employing people will be an important investment and commitment.
Temporary agencies are popular options for more flexible workforce arrangements. For these and many other reasons, the following are only guidelines in the broadest sense, and professional legal services are recommended when employing in Austria.
Minimum Wage
There is no statutory minimum wage in Austria, but national collective bargaining agreements set minimum wages by job classification and years of service for each industry.
Payroll Cycle
For customers of Remote, all employee payments will be made in equal monthly installments on or before the last working day of each calendar month, payable in arrears.
Special payments of 13th and 14th months are also part of the Annual Gross Salary.
Onboarding Time
We can help you get a new employee started in Austria fast. The minimum onboarding time we need is only 4 working days.
Our team ensures your employees are onboarded and paid as quickly as possible while keeping your business compliant with all local employment legislation. The minimum onboarding time begins after the employee submits all required information onto the Remote platform. The onboarding timeline is also dependent upon registration with local authorities.
For all non-nationals of the country of employment, the Right to Work assessment (if applicable) will add three extra days to the total time to onboard. There may be extra time required if we need to follow-up on the right to work assessment.
Please note, payroll cut-off dates can impact the actual first day of employment. Remote has a payroll cut-off date of the 10th of the month unless otherwise specified.
13 Public holidays
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Competitive benefits package in Austria
At Remote, we’re passionate about helping you craft the best possible employee experience for your team. We are leading the way in developing globally competitive benefits programs. This means making sure employees everywhere have access to both the required and supplemental benefits they need to thrive, and your company has the localized expertise needed to attract and keep the best global talent.
Our benefits packages in Austria are tailored to fulfill the local needs of employees. Typically, our packages contain some or all of the following benefits:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Support
Pension or 401(K)
Life and Disability Insurance
Local market insights
Our core benefits (which often include things like healthcare) are required in most countries where we hire. We do not require customers to offer benefits in Austria due to its strong public system and local laws that protect us (and you!) against claims of non-discriminatory hiring practices. However, we do recommend that employers in Austria offer benefits to their employees based on market standards. Note that we do not add a markup on any benefits premiums or administration costs.
For more insight into fair equity and benefits best practices, download our Global Benefits Guide and share with the rest of your hiring team.
Fair Pricing in Austria
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Hire and pay your global team
Starting at $599/month
for annual plans
Top features
Satisfaction guaranteed
No deposits or hidden fees
Zero onboarding or offboarding fees
Compliant equity incentives support including withholding and reporting
Built-in security and compliance
Fast onboarding (average 2-3 days)
Flexible, localized benefits
Contractor Management
Compliantly onboard and pay contractors
$29
per contractor/month
Top features
Only pay for contractors you actively work with
Work with contractors in 200+ countries and territories
Create, edit, and sign tailored, localized contracts
Approve contractor invoices with one click or auto-pay
Transparent payments with complete visibility
Payroll
Consolidate your multi-country payroll
$29
per employee/month
Top features
Support: Personalized assistance with a dedicated team and specialists
Accuracy: Test runs and parallel pay runs before implementation
Compliance: Adhere to local labor laws in every country
Timeliness: Accurate and on-time payroll with labor authority reporting handled
Experience: Seamless payroll with easy access to payslips and expenses
Top features
Guided onboarding and offboarding
Employee profile and document management
Time and attendance (time off and tracking)
Expense management and reimbursement
Employee self-serve on the platform and mobile app