SPECIAL FOCUS >> EXPANSION Hub AUSTRIA

Austria occupies a key position in the heart of Europe between the western and eastern spheres and has a long and reputable tradition as business hub. This goes back to the times after WWII and the Cold War area, but become even much more important during the last two decades when Eastern European markets were opened. Since that time many headquarters of companies expanding to Eastern Europe are based in Austria.

Recently, a new trend can be observed as the economic growth in former Eastern European conuntries and others formely eastern target markets like Russia, India and China are increasing rather strongly. In this context Austria and especially in Vienna functions more and more as EAST to WEST BUSINESS HUB by offering the crucial business environment, infrastructure and highly trained & skilled personnel together with excellent conditions in the areas of quality of life, culture and entertainment. Key benefits of this location are:
>> Full member of the European Union, Schengen and and Euro Region
>> All major European business places in 1-2 hours distance (f.e. Frankfurt, London, Munich, Paris, Rome, Zurich)
>> Vienna as city with the highest living quality in the EU and worldwide (before Zurich and Vancouver)
>> Business Region Vienna - Bratislava as unique area worldwide with two capitals within 60 km
>> Professional workers in sufficient numbers and at competitive costs
>> Various number of applicable national and EU-subsidies (f.e. startup, project granting)

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