In Austria, the value-added tax (VAT, Mehrwertsteuer) system applies different tax rates to various products and services. The main tax rates are the standard 20% rate, as well as the reduced 10% and…

The church tax, also known as the church contribution, is an important financial obligation for members of the Austrian Catholic and Protestant churches. The purpose of this tax is to support the operations…

Attention! The Anmeldebescheinigung is not the same as a residence permit in Austria, but this term has entered common usage, which is why we use it in the title as well. You can…

In Austria, the statutory health insurance covers almost the entire population (99.9 percent). This system provides comprehensive protection for the insured and their dependents in case of illness. Currently, the following insurance companies…

Income tax (Einkommensteuer) in Austria is calculated using a progressive system divided into multiple tax brackets. The tax is assessed annually, and every individual with a registered residence in Austria is required to…

The Austrian pension system is one of the most advanced and comprehensive in Europe. However, for those with low incomes or other reasons leading to a low traditional pension amount, a support known…

Families moving to Austria not only need to take care of tasks related to the move and handling official matters but also the enrollment of their children in school. In this article, we…

Starting January 1, 2024, the GIS contribution will be abolished in Austria. The new ORF contribution will be mandatory for nearly all Austrian households, regardless of whether they receive Austrian Radio and Television…

Hello everyone! I recently successfully registered my Hungarian-plated car in Austria. It wasn’t exactly easy, but not too complicated either; the main issue was the overwhelming amount of information, with many people saying…

The Klimabonus program continues in 2023 as an annual payment in Austria. The support, which encourages climate-friendly behavior, will be received this year by every adult and child living in Austria, regardless of…