International companies with big plans
As an efficient and internationally recognized location in the heart of Europe, Lower Austria is ideally suited for the settlement of international companies. We offer customized services for international companies.
Would you like to set up a company in Lower Austria? Are you looking for a business location in Lower Austria that is tailored to your needs? Do you need the support of experts for the implementation of your relocation project? Do you have questions about subsidies and financing options or about permits that are necessary for the start of your business activities in Lower Austria?
Our team is at your side with a comprehensive network for your project. We provide support and advice on location evaluation, business relocation and relocation, permits, financing and funding. We accompany you through all phases of the process of setting up a company. Together we realize your plans in Lower Austria!
Discover Lower Austria's high-tech and logistics hubs
Lower Austria has many strengths. Four of these are aerospace, biotechnology, green logistics and the circular economy.
Lower Austria is a successful base for aerospace companies. The Aerospace Center Wiener Neustadt is developing into a notable focal point for the industry. Infrastructure, skilled workers, quality of life - many factors complement each other here to create a major competitive advantage.
Benefit from the strong industry location: From the innovative start-up that equips rockets for all renowned manufacturers with its drive technology to the global market leader for luxurious interior fittings for private jets. They all benefit from the concentrated expertise at the Aerospace Center in Wiener Neustadt. Local research and educational institutions complete the “total package” to form a perfect symbiosis for joint projects.
In the air: Take advantage of the opportunities offered by an aerospace center in the heart of Europe. Two airports at the location itself, an international airport (VIE) and the proximity to Vienna. Thanks to independent site management, you will be actively introduced to the aerospace environment. You will feel welcome here right from the start.
Welcome to Tulln. A city with a research center for bio-based technology. The focus here: Food and feed safety, bio-based process technologies and agro-biotechnology. And with 1,000 jobs, the Tulln Biotech Center is a global player in these fields.
Innovative applications of microorganisms to control plant diseases in practice. Or: secondary metabolites that are both bioactive and environmentally friendly. As a company at Technopol Tulln, you also benefit from the know-how in plant and soil research. How does that sound to you?
Where some of the most cited researchers work? Right here! Unique synergies create a unique ecosystem at the location. Companies - some of them world market leaders in their niche, paired with EU-wide recognized research and educational institutions make the Technopol Tulln a “fertile ground” and starting point for global cooperation with internationally operating companies.
Do your logistics operations move large quantities or particularly heavy goods? Then a port location in Lower Austria is just right for you. At our Danube ports, you can exploit the full potential of green logistics and have the full range of trimodal transport solutions at your disposal. Take advantage of the benefits of the waterway and actively integrate inland waterway transport into your goods traffic.
Environmentally friendly, affordable and safe: Transportation by inland waterway offers a number of economic advantages. Goods that are less time-sensitive - such as bulk goods, building materials or finished products - can be transported to their destination in enormous quantities, at low transport prices and with low climate-relevant emissions. Rely on a safe and sustainable transport solution in good time.
Technology provider, customer or research company? Our unique circular economy ecosystem, focusing on CO2 as a resource and the efficient use of residual materials, provides an ideal platform for companies looking to expand their presence, reach and impact in these forward-looking sectors.
CO2 as a resource & effective use of residual materials: Thanks to innovative technologies and processes, Lower Austria is not only able to reduce the greenhouse gas CO2, but also to use it efficiently as a raw material in various industrial processes. This environmentally friendly practice offers companies considerable added value. They can improve their CO2 balance and at the same time open up new business opportunities.
Our highly developed waste recycling processes enable the recovery of valuable materials for industrial processes while minimizing the amount of waste produced. The majority of companies in our region have already successfully integrated these sustainable methods into their operations, improving not only their environmental performance but also their cost efficiency and competitiveness.
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Frequently asked questions
Together with riz up, the Lower Austrian Start-up Agency, ecoplus supports you in all matters relating to setting up a company in Lower Austria, right up to entry in the company register and beyond. We provide an overview of possible company forms and have contacts to law firms, tax consultants and notaries. So you can get started quickly.
Example of an efficient process for setting up your company in Lower Austria:
- Market check
- Support from ecoplus
- Rent or buy office space
- Legal form
- Subsidies
- Business registration
- Bank account opening
- Permits
- Search for employees
- Apply for tax identification number
- Taking out insurance
- Local network setup
- Regulations
We are happy to support you in your search for a location in Lower Austria. Our Standortkompass provides a free overview of available commercial properties.
Our own vacant real estate and properties in the ecoplus business parks, the intermunicipal business parks, the technology and research centers (TFZs) as well as the rental properties in the business parks offer the right environment for your company.
We are happy to support you with our know-how about the funding landscape and financing options in Lower Austria.
As a hub, information provider, initial mediator and network partner, we will put you in touch with the right funding agency:
- Funding advice for start-ups, classic investment funding through to environmentally relevant funding as well as for funding calls on technology-oriented special topics
- Individual initial assessment
- Information from our network across all funding bodies
We support you with our experience in approval processes:
- Land zoning
- Building permission
- Operating plant license
- Water law
We have contacts with consultants, tax consultants, law firms and accounting firms. We also advise industry experts, planning and consulting offices, for example as part of our cluster activities.
Our extensive network, including in the field of cutting-edge technologies, will help you succeed!
Lower Austria's renowned universities and colleges, the practical training at vocational secondary schools and the dual apprenticeship system, which is exemplary worldwide, guarantee the development of the next generation of skilled workers - a talent pool from which you can draw.
The dual education system comprises around 200 apprenticeships that impart both theoretical and practical knowledge. These training pathways are shaping the workforce of tomorrow, equipped with a solid foundation of basic knowledge and specialized skills.