Services for international clients
Crossing borders. Maintaining security.
Entrepreneurship today knows no borders. Whether you are providing services temporarily in Austria, employing international staff or managing cross-border projects, legal and tax obligations quickly become complex.
Active across borders –
legally secure and strategically advised
We provide clarity in complex cross-border matters, drawing on many years of experience in international settings, intercultural sensitivity and a practical, solution-oriented approach. Our work combines legal certainty with clear communication – so you can carry out your activities in Austria smoothly and without unnecessary risks.
Our goal is to position you in Austria in such a way that you avoid complications during inspections and ensures full compliance with international requirements relating wages, working conditions and qualifications. This helps you avoid significant penalties and stay focused on your core business.
Our services for you:
Legally compliant support for assignments to Austria
Including ZKO notifications, A1 forms, documentation duties, collective agreement classification, compliance with collective agreement minimum wages, and full LSD-BG conformity
Freedom to provide services & trade law
Clarification whether your activity must be registered in Austria’s cross-border services register, including guidance and support in case of registration requirements
Tax registration & reporting
Tax registration in Austria and, where required, submission of VAT returns
Social security in an international context
Consulting on social security obligations for international assignments
Permanent establishment & ongoing obligations
Support in assessing whether a permanent establishment exists, assistance in setting up the necessary structures, as well as continuous bookkeeping, payroll, annual financial statements and tax returns
Administrative support & communication with authorities
Assistance with official procedures, preparation and retention of required documentation (e.g. for LSD-BG compliance), communication with authorities, and preparation for inspections
International advice – local support
Although the European Union guarantees the freedom to provide services across borders, Austrian authorities strictly enforce compliance with the Anti-Wage and Social Dumping Act (LSD-BG), collective agreement minimum wage and applicable working conditions. For regulated trades – such as construction or skilled crafts – proof of professional qualification is also required from the sending company.
With FAS Network, you have a partner at your side who brings experience, multilingual expertise, and sensitivity to complex, multinational processes.
We support companies and international organizations in ensuring full regulatory compliance and help you meet all Austrian requirements smoothly – so your operations in Austria remain legally secure, efficient and predictable.
Typical challenges our clients face:
- You are planning to provide services or carry out a project in Austria temporarily and want to understand the required steps.
- You need clarity on where and how to correctly register your employees (e.g. ZKO notifications, A1 forms, labor and documentation obligations).
- You require guidance on which wages and allowances must be paid according to the Austrian collective agreements.
- You want to understand social security obligations for your employees in Austria and how to avoid penalties.
- You need support in correctly declaring income and project-related costs in Austria and invoicing your services properly (e.g. VAT).
- You want to determine when a temporary activity becomes a permanent establishment and what legal and tax consequences this entails.
We know that international operations offer many opportunities, but also involve legal and organizational challenges. That is why we support you with experience, structure and a human approach – so your cross-border activities in Austria are secure, efficient and fully compliant.