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- Vacancy Tax and Holiday-Home Levy in Tyrol — What Owners Need to Know in 2026
2026-05-17
Tyrol's Freizeitwohnsitz-Leerstandsabgabegesetz fundamentally changes the calculation for owners of secondary properties. Who pays when, how the distinctions work, and what structuring room remains.
- Company Seat Instead of Secondary Residence — When a GmbH Structure in Tyrol Actually Works
2026-05-17
Establishing a company seat at the property is one of the few lawful structuring options around the secondary-residence problem. Yet the Austrian Administrative Court's case law sets clear limits — and sham constructions do not help.
- Free Movement of Capital and Property Acquisition in Austria
2024-01-15
EU free movement of capital enables anyone, regardless of nationality or corporate seat, to acquire property in Austria.
- Pitfalls in Contract Drafting for Austrian Real Estate Transactions
2023-08-28
A well-drafted contract creates clarity and legal certainty. What to watch out for when structuring real estate contracts in Austria.
- Secondary Residences in Tyrol: Where Are We Headed?
2022-07-01
The legal situation surrounding secondary residences (Freizeitwohnsitze) in Tyrol is becoming increasingly complex. An overview of the current legal position and the implications of EU free movement of capital.
- A Home in the Alps — Acquiring Property in Austria as a Foreign National
2020-05-22
Acquiring a property in the Austrian Alps is a dream for many foreign buyers — but the legal hurdles are considerable. A practical guide.