Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

describe the various types of companies according to Austrian company law.
explain the obligations and rights of each contracting partner, directors of companies etc.
identify the best suited company type for founding a business.
describe the taxation of companies and the basics of Austrian tax law.

Introduction to Private Law
Contract and Labour Law

Company Law: limited partnerships, capital companies, foundations etc.; income tax, corporate income tax, value added tax, transaction tax.

LexisNexisSkripten Personen- und Kapitalgesellschaften; Doralt, Steuerrecht 2011/12

Lessons & discussion
Case studies

Written exam