FUITH Rechtsanwälte

What does free movement of capital mean regarding real estate?

Von Mag. Martin Fuith, LL.M.

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Any person and any company can acquire land in Austria regardless of nationality or the registered seat of their enterprise.

The free movement of capital as it relates to real estate acquisition means that, in Austria — and in particular in Tyrol — any person and any company may acquire land regardless of nationality (whether Austrian, EU national, or non-EU foreigner) and regardless of the registered seat of their enterprise (whether in Austria, within the EU, or outside the EU).