Austria VAT & Freelancer Tax Guide
Reviewed Jun 2026
Standard VAT
20%
Reduced rates
13% / 10%
Self-employed income tax (mid)
~32%
How to use this in VatVantage
Open Settings and select Austria from the country preset. VatVantage will set VAT to 20% and the income tax estimate to ~32%. Adjust the sliders if your bracket differs.
Notes for freelancers
- Currency: €
- Region: EU
- EU VAT rules: charge customer-country VAT for cross-border B2C digital services (OSS scheme).
- These rates are an estimate for planning only. Confirm with bmf.gv.at or a local accountant before filing.
Try the interactive Austria demo
Open the dashboard pre-loaded with sample invoices and expenses using Austria's VAT (20%) and income tax estimate (~32%). No account needed.
Open Austria demo →