About us
Are you a self-employed individual in Austria looking to connect with others who share your interests? Whether you're a freelancer, consultant, entrepreneur, or creative professional, this group is for you! Join us for networking events, skill-sharing sessions, and social gatherings to meet like-minded individuals and grow your self-employed business. Let's support each other in our journey to success and inspire each other to reach our goals. Whether you're just starting out or have been in business for years, this group is a welcoming and inclusive space for all self-employed individuals in Austria. Let's collaborate, innovate, and thrive together!
Upcoming events
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Ask the Experts: Taxes and Administration for the Self-Employed in Austria
Online Webinar, Online, Vienna, ATConfused about taxes, registration, SVS or administrative requirements? Join our free online Q&A and ask experienced experts your questions about the practical and official side of self-employment in Austria.
Save your spot here: https://www.self-employed.at/event-details-registration/ask-the-experts-taxes-and-administration-for-the-self-employed-in-austria
## About the event
Austria’s tax and administrative systems can be difficult to understand, especially when you are unfamiliar with the terminology or unsure which rules apply to you.
This session gives you the opportunity to ask questions about topics such as:
- Registering as self-employed in Austria
- Choosing the appropriate form of self-employment
- Gewerbe and Neue Selbständigkeit
- Finanzamt, FinanzOnline and SVS
- Income tax
- Invoices and deductible business expenses
- Tax returns and important deadlines
- Administrative requirements and official procedures
- Changes to your business or personal circumstances
- Other tax, legal or administrative questions connected to self-employment
Our experts will do their best to provide a practical answer or point you in the right direction.
You are also welcome to attend without asking a question. Listening to questions from other self-employed people can help you understand the Austrian system and discover important topics you may not have considered yet.
## Who is this event for?
This session is for anyone who is considering, starting or already navigating self-employment in Austria.
It is particularly helpful for international self-employed people who want to understand their tax and administrative responsibilities more clearly.## Duration
1.5 hours
## Language
All Self-employed in Austria events are held in English.
## Meet the Experts
Miglena is a business consultant, entrepreneur, mentor and mediator. For the past several years, she has supported foreign companies and international self-employed professionals in establishing their businesses in Austria through Miglena Hofer Consulting.
Pascal is a tax advisor with extensive professional experience at PwC Österreich, RSM Austria and the Arbeiterkammer Wien. He provides tailored tax consultation and financial management services.
Visit PSTaxBoth experts bring hands-on experience and will guide you through the key topics in a clear, accessible way!
## Your Questions
We warmly encourage you to ask questions during the session. There are no bad questions - if something matters to you, it is worth asking.
To help us answer as many questions as possible, please keep your question reasonably clear and concise.You can ask your question live or submit it in advance through the registration form or by emailing hi@self-employed.at.
Come with your questions and uncertainties. We look forward to helping you better understand the tax and administrative side of self-employment in Austria!
Save your spot here: https://www.self-employed.at/event-details-registration/ask-the-experts-taxes-and-administration-for-the-self-employed-in-austria
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Self-Employment in Austria: Meet the Experts in Innsbruck
Innsbruck: Impact Hub Tyrol & InnRaum, Innsbruck, ATTwo days of practical guidance, expert answers and connections for international self-employed professionals, freelancers and business owners in Austria.
Save your spot: https://www.self-employed.at/event-details-registration/self-employment-in-austria-meet-the-experts-in-innsbruckThis October, Self-Employed in Austria (SEA) is coming to Innsbruck together with two professionals who have spent years helping international founders, freelancers and self-employed people navigate starting a business in Austria.
Learn more about business registration, taxes, SVS and ongoing administration with Miglena Hofer, LL.M. - Business Consultant, and Pascal Schraml, MSc - Tax Advisor.
*************DAY 1 - FRIDAY, 9 OCTOBER
How to Start Self-Employment in Austria17:00 - 20:00 | Impact Hub Tirol
€19.90Friday is designed to give you a clear understanding of the foundations of self-employment in Austria and what you need to consider when you start a business in Austria, including the exact steps you need to take.
Instead of trying to piece together information from different websites, authorities, Facebook groups and chatGPT or Claude, you'll hear directly from professionals working with self-employed people and international business owners every day.
Who is Day 1 for?
Ideal if you are:
thinking about becoming self-employed in Austria
preparing to register your business or freelance activity
newly self-employed and still figuring out Gewerbe, SVS and taxes
looking for a clear overview and practical next stepsBusiness setup with Miglena Hofer
Learn about:
Gewerbe, Neue Selbständigkeit and regulated professions
business and freelance registration
SVS and your main administrative responsibilities
common mistakes when starting a business in AustriaTax basics with Pascal Schraml
Learn about:
Finanzamt and tax registration
income tax and VAT
business expenses and tax prepayments
planning for future tax and SVS paymentsAfter the presentations, there will be time for your questions.
Then we stop talking about bureaucracy. 😊
We’ll finish the evening with drinks, light food and networking.
Meet other international freelancers, founders and business owners in Innsbruck, exchange ideas and enjoy the evening together.Get your ticket now - spaces are limited!
*****************************************DAY 2 - SATURDAY, 10 OCTOBER
Self-Employment & Business in Austria - Deep Dive for Business Owners
Deep-Dive Q&A Session10:00 - 13:00 | InnRaum
€19.90Miglena and Pascal will each start with a short introduction covering some of the issues they most frequently see among international entrepreneurs, freelancers and business owners in Austria.
Then we'll dedicate the majority of the morning to your questions.Simple morning refreshments will be available.
Who is Day 2 for?
Ideal if you are:
already self-employed or running a business in Austria
freelancing alongside employment
dealing with questions around taxes, VAT, SVS or administration
looking for expert input and a community of international business ownersGet your ticket now - spaces are limited!
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Meet the ExpertsMiglena Hofer, LL.M. - Business Consultant
Business Consultant, Legal Professional & Business MentorMiglena works with international founders and business owners navigating business registration, different forms of self-employment, company setup and Austrian business administration.
She has supported the SEA community for many years through expert sessions, events and educational resources.Pascal Schraml, MSc - Tax Advisor
Tax Advisor & Managing Director of PSTaxPascal advises self-employed professionals, freelancers and digital businesses on income tax, VAT, FinanzOnline, tax-office communication and ongoing tax obligations in Austria.
He regularly works with international entrepreneurs and focuses on making Austrian tax requirements easier to understand.About Self-Employed in Austria
Self-Employed in Austria - SEA helps international freelancers, founders and business owners understand how self-employment works in Austria.
Through practical resources, expert sessions and community events, our goal is to make building a business in Austria less confusing and less lonely.Save your spot: https://www.self-employed.at/event-details-registration/self-employment-in-austria-meet-the-experts-in-innsbruck
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