The dynamic markets of South East and Eastern Europe are a magnet attracting multinational companies. At the same time, an increasing number of Eastern European firms are using Austria as their springboard to Western Europe.
Austria is well-known for a high quality of life at relatively affordable prices. Headquarters of multinational companies in Austria, however, can find a lot of more important business location factors:
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Optimal holding location: Group taxation, double taxation agreements and a corporate tax rate of 25 percent
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Central location: Direct access to the markets of South East and Eastern Europe
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Lucrative market: Second most prosperous country in the EU, featuring a market of 50 million people within a radius of 400 kilometers
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Safe and stable: High level of personal security, political stability and legal certainty
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Excellent infrastructure: Hub for air and freight traffic
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International and cosmopolitan: One fifth of the population has a migration background
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Dynamic growth: Vienna is the second largest German-speaking metropolis and ranks among the fastest growing cities in the EU
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High quality of life
