Starting Self-Employment in Austria: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started

Thinking about going self-employed in Austria or starting a side hustle? Whether you're planning to go full-time or just explore side gigs, you'll get a clear overview of what it takes to start your self-employment journey in Austria. Let’s turn fear and confusion into clarity!

Save your spot here: https://www.self-employed.at/event-details-registration/starting-self-employment-in-austria-everything-you-need-to-know-to-get-started

## Time & Location

16 Sept 2025, 17:00 – 18:30 CEST
Webinar & Q&A with Severina Ditzov

## About the event

### Duration: ~1h Presentation + ~30min Q&A

## What You’ll Learn:

### 1. What type of self-employment is for me, and how do I register?

• Learn the different types of self-employment in Austria
• See which one fits your profession, and the type of work
• Understand the different registration processes

### 2. What's a business licence in Austria, and do I need to register it?

• Learn the difference between free and regulated trades
• When you need a register a business licence
• How to get your qualifications recognized if your trade is regulated

### 3. Can I have only one client?

• Learn about bogus self-employment
• When it’s okay, and when you should be concerned
• How to avoid problems by structuring your work properly

### 4. Do I need to pay VAT or income tax?

• What income tax and VAT are, and how they work
• When you need to register for VAT
• What counts as a business expense

### 5. What will self-employment cost me?

• Overview of SVS contributions, taxes, prepayments, and other costs
• Lower SVS rates and special rules for your first 3 years
• When and why you may need to register for VAT, do accounting, or get a virtual office
• Simple financial habits to start with

### 6. Combining a job and self-employment

• Learn about the costs of combining employment and self-employment
• What to watch out for: contracts, taxes, and double insurance

### + 30min Live Q&A

Bring your questions. This is your space to ask and get real, clear answers.

### Format

Language: English
EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
Recording: All webinar guests will receive one-month access to the recording, available within two days after the event.

## Meet Your Expert: Mag. Severina Ditzov

Trusted Advisor for Austria’s Self-Employed

Mag. Severina Ditzov is a highly experienced business consultant who has been working with us since 2020. With a deep understanding of Austrian bureaucracy and legal structures, she has personally supported and successfully registered hundreds of self-employed professionals across various industries.
She’s not just an expert, she’s someone who knows how to explain complex processes in a clear, supportive way that helps you feel confident and informed.

### Her Areas of Expertise Include:

• Choosing the right legal form for your business
• Registering a sole proprietorship or company in Austria
• Getting your education or professional qualifications recognized (especially for regulated trades)
• Guiding you through business license (Gewerbeberechtigung) registration
• Preparing solid shareholder or partnership agreements
• Advising on company transformations and legal restructuring
• Helping you select the right public insurance model (health & pension through SVS)
• Drafting essential documents: Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy
• Supporting team changes, relocations, and internal restructuring
• Helping you align contracts, policies, and guidelines to Austrian standards

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### After the Webinar, You’ll Receive:

• The recording (with participant privacy protected)
• A copy of the presentation slides
• A helpful glossary of key terms
• An exclusive discount on our membership and guidebooks – available to everyone who bought a ticket

Save your spot here: https://www.self-employed.at/event-details-registration/starting-self-employment-in-austria-everything-you-need-to-know-to-get-started

We're looking forward to seeing you soo