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Starting a business

Founding a company: first advice

Official name: Prepare first advice for your own company formation

Do you want to start a company in Vienna? A Gesellschaft is a company, often with several people. Here you prepare a first advice meeting. The Gründerservice of the WKO Wien helps you with this.

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Steps
6 key steps, up to 9 depending on your situation
For you
5 short questions, then you see your steps
Main office
WKO Wien
Costs
none named in the sources
Online
possible for 3 of 9 steps
What applies to you?How it worksFrequently asked questionsSourcesSimilar plans

How it works

These are the key steps, in the right order. Answer the short questions; then you see exactly what applies to you and what is added.

  1. 1Check if you want advice firstA first consultation is a first talk with experts. Starting the company itself is a separate, later step.Key step
    Why?
    The consultation gives you knowledge. But it does not handle contracts, a bank account or registration.
    What you do
    Use the talk for your questions. Afterwards you decide yourself what happens next.
    Where?
    WKO WienDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Separate first advice from actual company formation

    This route organises advice, no selection of legal form, company agreement, bank account or commercial-register entry. Advice confirms no trade authorisation or NeuFöG exemption.

    SourceeGründung: Grenzen und kostenloses Gründerservice
    eGründung: Grenzen und kostenloses Gründerservice

    USP · retrieved on 11/10/2026

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  2. 2Contact the WKO WienThe WKO Wien is the Chamber of Commerce. It helps companies and founders. The first talk is by phone.Key step
    Why?
    In the first talk you explain what you want to do. Then you get the right contact person.
    What you do
    Call: +43 1 51450-1050. Monday to Thursday 8 to 17, Friday 8 to 14. This is not yet an appointment.
    Where?
    WKO WienDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Clarify actual appropriate Vienna first contact

    First telephone contact +43 1 51450-1050 clarifies activity, need and appropriate contacts. Telephone hours Monday–Thursday 8 am–5 pm, Friday 8 am–2 pm are no appointment promise. Separately confirm succession, franchise or specialist startup offers.

    SourceGründerservice Wien: Beratungsangebot und tatsächlicher Terminweg
    Gründerservice Wien: Beratungsangebot und tatsächlicher Terminweg

    Wirtschaftskammer Wien · retrieved on 11/10/2026

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  3. 3Write down your questionsHere you write down your questions. For example about legal form, taxes and social insurance. The legal form is the type of company.Key step
    Why?
    With prepared questions, you get more out of the talk.
    What you do
    Write down your ideas and questions. You do not need a finished contract or business plan for this.
    Where?
    WKO WienDirectly with the named service

    What you need

    • Your private questions or idea summary
      Document explained

      Optional preparation; no confidential business or financial data in the app.

      Requirement
      Optional / if available
      Submission format
      Copy
      Translation
      No specific rule recorded; clarify foreign-language records with the service.
      Authentication
      No specific rule recorded; clarify need before obtaining records.
      Recency
      No fixed age limit recorded; clarify currency with the service.
      SourceGründerservice Wien: Beratungsangebot und tatsächlicher Terminweg
      Gründerservice Wien: Beratungsangebot und tatsächlicher Terminweg

      Wirtschaftskammer Wien · retrieved on 11/10/2026

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    In detail

    Privately organise your questions and requested records

    Note questions about legal form, social insurance, taxes and procedure. No universal mandatory first-consultation checklist is established; drafts only when actually requested, no mandatory final contract, business plan, passport or capital evidence.

    SourceGründerservice Wien: Beratungsangebot und tatsächlicher Terminweg
    Gründerservice Wien: Beratungsangebot und tatsächlicher Terminweg

    Wirtschaftskammer Wien · retrieved on 11/10/2026

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  4. 4Agree on time, language and formatAn appointment is a fixed time for your talk.Key step
    Why?
    The personal start-up talk is only available with an appointment.
    What you do
    The talk can be by phone, on Teams or in person. It is in German or English. Ask if you need an online seminar first.
    Where?
    WKO WienDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Agree actual appointment, language and format

    Personal startup consultation requires appointment; telephone, Teams or in person, German or English. English specialist section requires a prior online seminar while general section does not: directly confirm your language and offer-specific access, no universal seminar requirement.

    SourceGründerservice Wien: Beratungsangebot und tatsächlicher Terminweg
    Gründerservice Wien: Beratungsangebot und tatsächlicher Terminweg

    Wirtschaftskammer Wien · retrieved on 11/10/2026

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  5. 5Get ready for the meetingHere you get ready for the talk.Key step
    Why?
    Well prepared, you get more answers. You decide about starting the company later.
    What you do
    Bring your questions. Be ready at the confirmed time. The app books nothing for you.
    Where?
    WKO WienDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Prepare your confirmed own startup consultation

    Personally use only actual confirmed consultation route and privately prepared questions. Formation decision and implementation remain separate; no app booking, contract acceptance or message.

    SourceGründerservice Wien: Beratungsangebot und tatsächlicher Terminweg
    Gründerservice Wien: Beratungsangebot und tatsächlicher Terminweg

    Wirtschaftskammer Wien · retrieved on 11/10/2026

    Open original source
  6. 6Note where to go after the adviceThis is about the time after the consultation.Key step
    Why?
    After the talk, you know which offices come next.
    What you do
    Write down what you learned and what comes next. eGründung is starting a company online. It does not fit every company.
    Where?
    WKO WienDirectly with the named service
    In detail

    Organise actual next services from advice

    Privately note advice outcome and actual next requirements. Electronic formation supports not every company or special case; infer no automatic GmbH or FlexKapG selection or filing from advice.

    SourceeGründung: Grenzen und kostenloses Gründerservice
    eGründung: Grenzen und kostenloses Gründerservice

    USP · retrieved on 11/10/2026

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Depending on your situation, this is added

  • Check what is free of charge
  • Use your existing booking confirmation
  • Ask about help for takeovers or franchises
Use the questions to find out which of these apply to you
Tailored to you

What applies to you?

Answer a few short questions. The steps change right away: what does not apply to you drops out.

Question 1 of at most 5

How far along are you with the startup advice?

What is meant? Where are you right now? Are you preparing the first talk, or have you had it already?

What is the actual advice stage?
  • No sign-up needed
  • Nothing is sent to authorities
  • You submit applications yourself

Frequently asked questions

Can I do this online?

3 of 9 possible steps mention an online channel in their text. Requirements are in the official source.

What does it cost?

No costs are recorded for these steps in the linked sources. Fees may still apply.

Do I need an einfach.wien account?

No. The plan works without registration; answers stay in your browser.

Does einfach.wien submit my application?

No. einfach.wien helps you prepare and links official channels. You submit applications yourself to the responsible service.

What this page is based on

The information is based on official sources. einfach.wien is a private project; the content has not been professionally reviewed. All information without guarantee, no legal advice. The responsible office is always authoritative.

SourceeGründung: Grenzen und kostenloses Gründerservice
eGründung: Grenzen und kostenloses Gründerservice

USP · retrieved on 11/10/2026

Open original source
SourceGründerservice Wien: Beratungsangebot und tatsächlicher Terminweg
Gründerservice Wien: Beratungsangebot und tatsächlicher Terminweg

Wirtschaftskammer Wien · retrieved on 11/10/2026

Open original source

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