For internationals working & self-employed in Austria
Tax in Austria, in plain English.
Free calculators and clear guides to income tax, VAT and going self-employed in Austria — all figures for 2026, every number with a source. No sign-up, no hidden costs.
Calculators
Run the numbers in your browser — nothing you type ever leaves your device.
Guides
The essentials for freelancers and the self-employed, explained without the jargon.
Freelancing in Austria
How to register as self-employed: Gewerbe via GISA vs. Neue Selbständige, SVS and the UID number.
The Kleinunternehmer VAT scheme
The small-business VAT exemption up to €55,000 turnover — no VAT, no input VAT deduction.
Income tax in Austria
The 2026 brackets, the €13,539 tax-free amount and the annual return via FinanzOnline.
Why Abgabenlotse?
Up to date for 2026
Tax rates, thresholds and allowances on the 2026 footing — including the Kleinunternehmer limit of €55,000 that many sites still get wrong.
Every number sourced
Each figure points to where it comes from (WKO, BMF, USP, RIS), so you can check rather than trust.
Privacy first
The calculators run entirely in your browser. What you type stays on your device. Analytics only with your consent.
Clear limits
General information and tools — not a substitute for individual tax or legal advice. For your own case, consult a Steuerberater (tax adviser).