Investment in Austria

Investment in Austria and obtaining residency through investment

Investment in Austria is one of the methods to obtain residence in this country. As the result, the applicant can obtain Austrian citizenship as well as an Austrian passport. It is important to note that any investment in Austria will not result in permanent residence in this country. The type of investment in Austria that has residential effects for the investor is the type in which the investor must have a certain amount of capital and a certain period of time. Investment residency is always more desirable for people who both intend to obtain a residence permit in Austria and intend to make a profit and increase their capital, because not only they increase their capital and earn money in a safe and stable environment like Austria, but they also have the residence permit of one of the best countries in the world. Therefore, obtaining residency through investment in Austria is very noticeable.

Buying property in Austria, company registration, opening a franchise, and buying shares are among the investment methods which people ask a lot of questions about. But it is important to note that these methods do not lead to a residence permit in Austria. To open a franchise in Austria, you must first obtain a residence permit in Austria and then apply for it. Registering a company in Austria alone will not result in obtaining residence it is only possible under certain conditions. All these methods will be examined in the following.

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Topics reviewed in this article:

• Investments in Austria through company registration
• Self-supporting residence in Austria
• Answer to common questions about investment in Austria

Investments in Austria through company registration

There are different kinds of investment in Austria through company registration. Note that in Austria, it is not possible to obtain a residence by registering a company but you can earn money with this type of investment in Austria and Experience a safe business. In Austria depending on the type of business you intend to invest in, you must register in one of the following companies.

A single-owner company is the easiest way to start a business in Austria

A limited liability stock company that can be both private and public.

Partnership companies which are for people who want to start a small and medium business.

Branches of foreign companies wishing to extend their businesses in Austria.

Most types of companies registered in Austria are limited liability companies which vary in both private and public forms.

• Private limited liability companies

  must have at least one shareholder and the shares of these companies are not listed on the Austrian Stock Exchange. The minimum capital required for this type of company is 350,000 euros.

• Government limited liability Company

  which is known as AG and needs at least one shareholder. It requires at least 70,000 euros of capital and the shares of this type of company are listed on the stock exchange.

As it was mentioned you cannot get the residence permit of Austria through company registration but under specific conditions by registering a company and being employed by a company, you can obtain a residence permit in Austria. In fact, this type of residence is a work residence in Austria and you have to go through a scoring process to obtain a residence permit in Austria. This type of residence is one of the sub-branches of the red-white-red design and 70 points are required to receive it. In the following, you will be informed about the necessary privileges for obtaining an Austrian work visa. 

Of course, it should be noted that if someone scores a total of 50 points, they can also get an Austrian work visa by having a job offer. MIE Austria has the honor to professionally be at the service of you dear companions, regarding all types of investment in Austria and obtaining exclusive red white residency.

Self-supporting residence in Austria

Investment in Austria through a self-supporting or financially able visa is not really an investment and the applicant will not pay any cost in this regard and if money is spent, it is for the living expenses. In self-supporting residence in Austria, one only has to show the Austrian government that one is wealthy in one’s country and just wants to obtain residence in Austria; to prove this the applicant must put 22,000 euros for each member of the family in a bank in the country of origin for a certain period of time. In addition, the person must be able to show a monthly income between 2,500 and 3,000 euros per month. It is important to point that the amount deposited in the bank is neither blocked nor transferred to the Austrian government account, the person just needs to have this bank account. In addition to these points, having real state and commercial documents, payroll, or certificates of shares has a great impact on the process of obtaining this residence. A person must only rent a residential property to obtain a residence permit in Austria. At first, a one-year residence is issued for the applicant, which will be extended for another one-year residence for the next year. After the end of the second year, one can obtain a three-year residence in Austria and after five years, one can apply for permanent residence in Austria. Note that MIE Austria provides specialized services for obtaining Austrian residency through self-supporting.

Answers to common questions about investment in Austria

✅ What is the best way to invest in Austria?

The best way to invest in Austria is white-red residence, blue card, and startup.

✅ What is the minimum capital required to obtain Austrian residence through investment?

In the startup method, you need a creative idea and 50,000 euros capital. In red-white-red and blue-card methods, the initial capital of the company must be at least 35,000 euros.

✅ Is it possible to obtain a residence permit in Austria by buying a property?

No.

✅ Is it possible to obtain a residence permit in Austria by investing in franchises?

No. to invest in franchises, you must first obtain a residence permit in Austria through other methods.