Most founders spend weeks on a name — only to find out at submission that it doesn't meet Austrian law. This free guide tells you exactly what's allowed.
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Every Austrian company name must pass three tests. Find out what they are — and how to check if yours does.
Terms like "Bank," "Versicherung," "Austria," "International," and others are restricted by law. See the full list — and the exceptions.
GmbH, FlexCo, OG, KG — every structure requires a specific suffix. Know which one belongs to your company before you file.
The register only checks locally. You need to run your own trademark and trade-name checks — we tell you exactly where and how.
Examples of valid vs. invalid names, so you can test your own idea against real-world cases before submitting.
What the official guides don't tell you — practical insights from a consultant who has navigated this process dozens of times.
I've spent 10 years helping international founders navigate the Austrian business system — the part that's opaque, bureaucratic, and frankly designed to confuse people who didn't grow up here.
I have two law degrees, I've founded 3 businesses myself, and I've personally walked the same path my clients are on. I know what the system actually looks like from the inside — and I built this guide so you don't have to figure it out alone.
"We hired Miglena to set up both our companies in Vienna and she supported us from A to Z, making things clear and understandable — this is rare in Austria! Her ability to navigate the bureaucratic system and not giving up upon challenging institutions makes it even more worth working with her."
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