Live in Austria while having a job in Germany

By Mark 17 June 2022

Can I work remotely in Austria for a company in Germany?

Yes it’s perfectly possible, but we advise first to check the following points:

  1. You have to be registered in the Austrian company, otherwise you can’t receive a working permit.
  2. You have to be registered in the German company, otherwise you can’t receive a working permit.
  3. You have to be registered in Austria as a self-employed person.
  4. You have to be registered in Germany as a self-employed person.
  5. You have to have a contract with your employer in Germany.
  6. You have to have a contract with your employer in Austria.
  7. You have to have a residence permit in Austria.
  8. You have to have a residence permit in Germany.
  9. You have to have a work permit in Austria.
  10. You have to have a work permit in Germany.
  11. You have to have a health insurance.
  12. You have to have a social insurance.
  13. You have to have a pension insurance.
  14. You have to have a social security insurance.
  15. You have to have a tax number in Austria.
  16. You have to have a tax number in Germany.
  17. You have to have a bank account in Austria.
  18. You have to have a bank account in Germany.

How can I find a remote job in Germany while living in Austria?

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in Germany even if you are located in Austria, for that we need to make some preparations. If you are looking for a job in Germany, you will need to have a German work permit. This is a document that is issued by the German government that allows you to work in Germany. The permit is valid for a certain period of time, and it is valid for all German states.

We will now look at the requirements for a work permit in Germany.
Requirements for a work permit in Germany
The permit is valid for a certain period of time, and it is valid for all German states. It is important to note that if you are looking for a job in Germany, you will need to have a German work permit.
You will need to have a German work permit to work in Germany.

How can I get paid in Austria when working remotely for a company in Germany?

It is possible to get paid in Austria while working for a company in Germany but it is not easy and it is not recommended.

If you are working for a company in Germany, you will most likely be working for the German company and the company will be paying you in German currency.
You will have to convert the German currency into the Austrian currency before you can receive your salary.
You will have to convert the German currency into the Austrian currency using an online currency converter.
If you are working for a company in Austria, you will be working for the Austrian company and the company will be paying you in Austrian currency.
You will not have to convert the Austrian currency into the German currency before you can receive your salary.
You will have to convert the Austrian currency into the German currency using an online currency converter.
If you are working for a company in Germany, you will be working for the German company and the company will be paying you in German currency.

Will I pay taxes in Austria or Germany when working remotely in Austria?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Austria for a corporation in Germany, so we’ve prepared this article to make it easier for you.

We’ll go through the most important taxes that you will need to pay in Austria and Germany.
Austria taxes
Austria is part of the EU. This means that it has the same tax regulations as all other EU countries.
So, the first thing you should know is that you don’t have to pay any taxes in Austria if you are a freelancer.
The only exception is if you are a self-employed freelancer. You can pay your taxes yourself or you can hire a tax advisor.
Taxes that you will need to pay in Austria
If you work for a corporation in Germany, you will need to pay taxes in Austria. The taxes you pay in Austria are:
Corporate income tax (AKBetriebswirtschaftssteuer)
Corporate tax (AKSteuer)
Sale tax (AKVerkaufsteuer)
Corporate profits tax (AKGewinnsteuer)
Tax on the interest earned on your money (AKZinssteuer)
Tax on the capital gains on your money (AKKapitalertragsteuer)
Corporate tax
The corporate tax rate in Austria is 21%.
Corporate income tax