Expat Taxes in Austria
Planning your move to Austria? Here is everything you need to know about expat taxes for digital nomads and expats in 2026.
[!WARNING] Austria has no special tax breaks for expats. It is a strictly high-tax jurisdiction.
Taxation Rates
If you establish your "center of vital interests" in Austria or spend more than 183 days there, you are subject to worldwide taxation.
- Income Tax: Progressive rates up to 55% for income over €1 million (though the 50% bracket hits at €99,000).
- Social Security: Mandatory social security contributions are extremely high, taking roughly 18% of the employee's gross salary, plus another 21% paid by the employer.
- Capital Gains: Taxed at a flat 27.5% for stocks and dividends.
The Double Taxation Agreements (DTA)
Austria has a vast network of DTAs. If you are on the passive income visa and generating dividends from a US LLC, you must carefully navigate the DTA to ensure the taxes paid to the IRS are credited against your 27.5% Austrian obligation. You will need a specialized Steuerberater (Tax Advisor).
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