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Expatriates & Global Mobility

KLOKAR & PARTNER IS YOUR PERSONAL COMPANION IN CROSS-BORDER CONSTELLATIONS.

Austria is a cosmopolitan country in the heart of Europe and is therefore an attractive location for globally active companies. More and more people are working on international assignments in Austria (expatriates, expats) or for an Austrian company abroad (cross-border employment relationships). This often results in complex tax issues. The growing exchange of information between tax authorities of different countries also increases the need to take compliance obligations seriously, both at home and abroad. As a tax consulting firm that advises in four languages, it is of particular importance to us to understand your tax situation precisely and to develop well-founded solutions in order to proceed in a tax-optimised manner.

Expats

We analyse your tax situation and offer you tax advice on your private, business, professional or investment matters. We also support you as an expat in the preparation and submission of tax returns and in any tax proceedings.

Employment of foreign nationals

Do you employ foreign staff? In this case, the relevant applications for employment or residence permits as well as ZKO notifications for foreign employees may be required. We are happy to advise you on all matters and are in close contact with the relevant authorities. If required, we can also prepare tax returns for your employees in Austria.

Secondments

International personnel assignments require often careful research and advice. The interpretation of the relevant provisions of social security and double taxation agreements is crucial. We advise you on the cross-border deployment of employees and support you with secondment guidelines and secondment agreements (inbound and outbound).

Establishing remote work permanent establishments in Austria and abroad

When employees are employed in Austria or abroad, there is always a risk of establishing an unwanted permanent establishment (e.g. a representative's permanent establishment or home office permanent establishment). We are happy to evaluate the risks and consequences of establishing a permanent establishment for income tax purposes in the country of activity.

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As in many countries around the world, becoming a resident of Austria results in unlimited tax liability, resulting in quite a few obligations. We are happy to support you in dealing with these matters.

Among other things, we clarify your wage tax obligations, social security obligations, the tax implications for your employees in Austria and the risk of establishing a permanent establishment for income tax purposes in Austria.