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Legal & Contracting in Austria
Contracts and legal structures that work under the law of each country you do business in. In Austria, that means local law, local regulators and local practice, handled by a qualified professional who practises there.
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On request
WONE Global can find the right Legal & Contracting professional in Austria for you.
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Bring a requirement →Austria at a glanceWestern Europe
Vienna · Tuesday 3 November
20:42
Local time
- Currency
- EUR
- Working week
- Monday – Friday
- Dialling code
- +43
- Region
- Western Europe
What the rules say in Austria
Legal & Contracting, the essentials
From the Austria market guide: the points that matter most for legal & contracting, each with the source it was checked against.
Essentials guide · Source-checked research39% of statements checked against a source7 checked against an official source13 checked against a secondary sourceChecked 2026-10-1914 held back until checked against an official source11 topics include AI-written statements, not source-checkedNot yet professionally reviewed
The acquisition of real estate by foreign nationals is regulated by the real estate transfer laws (Grundverkehrsgesetze) of the nine federal states, which generally require approval for non-EU/EEA buyers.
State law, so conditions differ between states; EU/EEA nationals are generally treated like Austrians.AI-written, not source-checkedInsolvency proceedings are governed by the Insolvency Code (Insolvenzordnung), and preventive restructuring by the Restructuring Code (Restrukturierungsordnung) adopted in 2021 under the EU Restructuring Directive.
AI-written, not source-checkedCompanies can be held criminally liable for offences committed by decision-makers or employees under the Corporate Criminal Liability Act (Verbandsverantwortlichkeitsgesetz).
Liability for employee offences depends on a failure of supervision or organisation.AI-written, not source-checkedAustrian arbitration law is contained in sections 577 to 618 of the Code of Civil Procedure (Zivilprozessordnung) and has been based on the UNCITRAL Model Law since 2006.
Baker McKenzie (Global Arbitration News) · checked 2026-10-19
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Scope
What the service covers here
- 01Review the transaction or operating model
- 02Prepare or adapt commercial contracts
- 03Identify jurisdiction-specific legal requirements
- 04Coordinate local counsel where more than one legal system is involved
Key questions
What we will work through with you
- What needs to be decided before the legal work starts?
- Who is professionally responsible in each country?
- Which other work, such as tax or employment, must happen at the same time?
- What information and decisions are needed from the business?
If your work involves another country or another area of expertise, WONE Global brings in the right professional and keeps all advisers informed.
WONE Global Partners in Austria
Professionals working here
No named lead for Legal & Contracting yet — these WONE Global professionals already work in Austria and can bring the right local colleague in.
Vienna · Austria
Vienna · AustriaWONE Global Partner · Austria
Mag. Mario Haider
Vienna · AustriaWONE Global Partner · Austria
Simic Denis
Simic Denis MSc., LL.B. studied business administration in Vienna. After completing his studies, he specialized in accounting and tax compliance, qualifying as a certified Austrian accountant. In 2022, he joined TAX 360…
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Cases
What clients bring to Legal & Contracting
The cases this service leads or joins, each with what is at stake, how WONE Global handles it and who handles it in Austria.
Should we appoint a distributor or an agent abroad, and how do we protect ourselves?Contracts, commercial disputes & collectionsCan our existing contract be transferred to our new local company?Contracts, commercial disputes & collectionsWho keeps track of our contracts and renewals in other countries?Contracts, commercial disputes & collectionsShould we sell abroad through a distributor, a reseller or directly?Commercial intelligence & market strategyWill our standard contract hold up with customers in other countries?Contracts, commercial disputes & collectionsWhat should our international supply agreement include?Contracts, commercial disputes & collectionsWhat happens if our key overseas supplier fails?Supply chain, product safety & consumer claimsHow do we expand through a partner abroad without losing control?Corporate ownership & governanceHow do we move customer and supplier contracts to another group company?Contracts, commercial disputes & collectionsHow do we end our distributor agreement abroad without a big claim?Contracts, commercial disputes & collections
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