FUITH Rechtsanwälte

Are foreigners allowed to acquire land in Austria?

Von Mag. Martin Fuith, LL.M.

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The free movement of capital means that foreigners can acquire land in Austria just like Austrian nationals. This also applies to non-EU foreigners.

The free movement of capital means that foreigners can acquire land in Austria just like Austrian nationals. This also applies to non-EU foreigners. If a company wishes to acquire land, it may have its registered seat anywhere in the world or in the EU and is not required to have its seat in Austria. Suitable structures can be used to enable such acquisition by reliance on European law.