- Austria’s VAT system follows EU rules, with a standard rate of 20% and reduced rates of 13% and 10%; some products will be zero-rated or temporarily reduced from 2026.
- Austrian businesses must register for VAT if turnover exceeds €55,000; foreign businesses must register from the first taxable supply.
- Zero-rated supplies allow input VAT recovery; exempt supplies do not.
- EU OSS/IOSS schemes are fully applied for cross-border B2C sales and low-value imports.
- VAT invoices are mandatory for B2B, with specific requirements; e-invoicing is allowed, and records must be kept for 7 years (10 for real estate).
Source: fiscal-requirements.com
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