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The business location Austria is very profitable for international investors. Optimal access to the growth markets of Eastern and Southeastern Europe, a highly educated and motivated workforce, state-of-the-art infrastructure and a high-tech environment go without saying in Austria. Moderate corporate taxation, attractive research incentives and efficient public services make the framework for the economic success of companies. Social and economic stability, combined with highest quality of life, make Austria the ideal location for your investment.
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Business Location AustriaCompetence for Your Success
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ABA-Invest in AustriaFebruary 2012 www.investinaustria.at
Austria:
Best Access to Central European Markets
Excellence in Innovation and R&D
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Your Ideal Access to All European Markets
760 m. consumers
420 m. consumers
90 m. consumers
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Vienna International Airport – The Leading Hub to CEE and SEE
Austrian Airlines:
22 countries
40 destinations
583 flights per week
Source: Vienna Airport, 06/2011
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Strong Economy in the Heart of Europe
Source: Eurostat, OECD
GDP growth: 2.4 % (2011)
GDP / capita: 29,960 €
Inflation: 3.7% (08/2011)
GDP breakdownServices: 69.3%Industry: 29.2%Agriculture: 1.5%
8.4 mio. inhabitants 48.2 mio. inhabitants within 400 km
R&D quota: 2.79% of GDP
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Economic and Social Stability
Reliable legal system
Efficient public administration
High personal security
Very low strike rate
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Rewarding Opportunities for R&D Investment
Green Technologies
Life Sciences / Biotechnology
IT / Software
Electrical / Machine Tools
Automotive
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Renewable energy
23% of total consumption
Contributes 4% to GDP
600 companies (375 in manufacturing)
Highest share worldwide of energy efficient passive houses
Green Tech in Austria
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Solar technology
25% of all thermal solar plants in EU are made in Austria
AKS Doma- Integrated Solar wall panels Fronius: major player in PV inverter technology GreenOneTech: thermal solar panels
export ratio: 85% Isovolta: world market leader in solar cell capsulation technology
Green Tech in Austria
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Bio mass / Wind power
GüssingModel town for integrated energy concept through local resources
Biomass Fröling heating plants Bertsch biomass heating plants and power generators GE Jenbacher: wood-gas heating plants
Wind power Bachmann Electric – 40% world market share
Green Tech in Austria
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Possibilities for Joint Green Tech R&D and Cooperation China – Austria
Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT)
ASIC Austrian Solar Innovation Center
ECO Research Austria
Joanneum Research: Institute of Sustainable Techniques and Systems
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Incentives for R&D and Training:up to 50%
R&D: Tax bonus 10% (for all non-subsidized research costs)
Incentives up to 30% (cash/loans)
R&D Headquarters: Incentives up to 50%
Training/Apprenticeship bonus: 1,000 – 3,000 €
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Your Advantage: Moderate Taxation on Corporate Profits
Source: PricewaterhouseCoopers
Maximum taxation on profits 2011 in %
19
19
19
19
20
25
27
34.4
31.4
29.8
25.5
12.5Ireland
Czech Republic
Hungary
Poland
Slovakia
Slovenia
Austria
Netherlands
UK
Germany
Italy
France
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Vienna: Top HQ & Conference City
Vienna: Only UN HQ in the EU
30 HQs of international organizations in Vienna
Over 14,000 international staff and diplomats
Leading conference city (ICCA study)
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Attractive for More than 300 Regional Headquarters
Worldwide HQs
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10 Reasons for Chinese Companies to Invest in Austria
Central European location
Easy market access (incl. 100 m. in German speaking markets)
Huge market potential
Vienna: Top HQ and conference city
Excellent English language skills
High stability & security
Qualified & flexible employees
Non-stop flights to Beijing
Competitive costs
Great technologies & innovative business environment
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Attractive for Chinese Companies
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Worldwide Leader in Quality of Life
108
107
107
105
100
101.6
102.9
103.5
106.5
107.4
107.4
107.9
108.6Vienna 1
Zurich 2
Geneva 3
Vancouver 4
Auckland 4
Frankfurt 7
Munich 7
Bern 9
Berlin 17
Singapore 28
Paris 34
London 39
New York 49
Index New York City = 100
Quelle: Mercer Consulting, Worldwide Quality of Living Survey 2010
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Who We Are
Consulting company for international investors owned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs
29 experienced employees
International network with offices in Shanghai, New York, Tokyo and Stuttgart
National network
World‘s best investment promotion agency
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Vigorous Support for You
Cost free consulting services :
Company foundation
Legal and tax aspects
Location search
Incentives
Regulations
Business contacts
… making your entry in Austria easy
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ABA – Invest in Austria
In China
Ms. Shanshan WuChief RepresentativeAustrian Consulate General – Commercial Section
E-mail:[email protected]
In Austria
Mr. Wilfried GunkaInternational Director
E-mail: [email protected]
Ms. Daniela DerkaExecutive Assistant
E-mail: [email protected]
www.investinaustria.at
