- Market access and business licensing: We assess whether your activities qualify as cross-border services or require the establishment of a branch, and assist you in obtaining the necessary business licenses.
- Employment of foreign nationals and posting of workers: We advise on the requirements under the Foreign Nationals Employment Act (AuslBG), the Red-White-Red Card, and the lawful posting of employees to Austria.
- Reporting and documentation obligations (LSD-BG): We ensure compliance with all notification and record-keeping requirements—particularly ZKO filings and payroll documentation—and support you during inspections by the financial police.
- Administrative criminal law: In the event of alleged violations, we represent you before authorities and courts with the aim of avoiding penalties or significantly reducing them.
Cross-Border Services
Cross-Border Services: Operating Legally in Austria
Entering the Austrian market involves a range of public law requirements. Errors in business licensing, the posting of workers, or compliance with reporting obligations can lead to delays and administrative penalties.
As a boutique law firm specializing in public law, we advise international companies on establishing and operating their business in Austria—efficiently, reliably, and in full compliance with the applicable legal framework. We ensure that your market entry is structured, legally sound, and free from unnecessary risks.
Our Services for International Companies
Permits and Administrative Proceedings
We assist you in industrial permitting procedures, commercial licensing matters, and other administrative proceedings—ensuring efficient and legally sound handling at every stage.
Cross-Border Services:
Your Advantages with Rihs
Our specialization in public law, combined with extensive experience advising international clients, allows us to navigate the interface between businesses and Austrian authorities efficiently.
We provide not only legal expertise, but also commercially driven advice—ensuring that our solutions are both legally sound and practically viable.