- An authorized officer (Prokurist) is not considered a representative under the Austrian Federal Finance Court’s interpretation of the General Federal Fiscal Code.
- Unlike managing directors and members of the board of directors, an authorized officer is not held liable for unpaid duties of a bankrupt private limited company (GmbH).
- The tax authorities have appealed against this decision.
- The Austrian Administrative Supreme Court (VwGH) will make the final decision on this issue.
Source: kpmg.com
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