Tax Advice for Founders
Mag. Daniel HoferHofer Tax AdvisoryA sound start. With clear numbers from day one.
I support founders and young companies in Vienna from the business plan to the first annual accounts: with digital bookkeeping, a dedicated contact person and flat fees you know in advance.
- 4.986 reviews on Google
- 4.827 reviews on ProvenExpert
- Own firm since
- 2016
- Start-ups supported
- 240+
- Minutes of free founder consultation
- 45
- Google rating
- 4,9
Services
Tax and figures that work for you
From ongoing bookkeeping to the annual tax return: you keep the overview, and we take care of the deadlines.
Book an introductory meetingStart-up advice
Business plan review, financial projections and liquidity for the first two years, registration with the tax office and support with electronic incorporation via the Austrian business service portal (USP).
Choice of legal form
Sole proprietorship, OG partnership, GmbH or FlexCo: we compare taxes, social insurance, liability and running costs using your numbers, not an average case.
Digital bookkeeping
Receipts via app or upload, bank connection and online reports, plus VAT returns and, if required, payroll for your first employees.
Annual accounts & tax returns
Cash-basis accounts or balance sheet, income, corporate and VAT returns, and filing the annual accounts with the commercial register.
Funding and grants
We check which funding programmes may apply, for example from aws, FFG or Vienna Business Agency, prepare the figures for the application and take care of the exemptions under the New Business Promotion Act (NeuFöG).
Reporting for investors
Monthly reports, budget-versus-actual comparisons and prepared documents for funding rounds and bank meetings.
Focus areas
Who we work for
A selection of the matters clients bring to us.
- Tech and software start-ups
- E-commerce and online retail
- Creatives and agencies
- New restaurants and cafés
- Part-time founders
- Freelancers
- Founders from abroad
How we work
How we get started together
Founder consultation
45 minutes, free of charge, at our office or by video: your idea, first figures and all open questions.
Quote & roadmap
You receive a written quote with a flat fee and a roadmap with all steps and deadlines up to launch.
Incorporation & setup
Legal form, registrations, tax number and VAT ID (UID), access to the client portal and connection of your business account.
Ongoing support
Monthly bookkeeping, VAT returns, an annual review meeting and annual accounts, with one dedicated contact person.
Client testimonials
What our clients say
„I didn't know whether to choose a sole proprietorship or a GmbH. After the meeting I had a comparison based on my own figures and could decide for myself.“
Julia S.Founder of an online shop, client since 2022Review on Google
„Our bookkeeping was digital from the very first month. When the funding round came, the reports were ready within a few days.“
Amir H.Co-founder of a software start-up, client since 2021Review on Google
„At last I understand why I make advance payments and how much I should put aside. The explanations are clear and free of jargon.“
Nina P.Graphic designer, client since 2023Review on ProvenExpert
„There was a lot to do around the opening. The firm kept track of the deadlines, and questions were answered quickly.“
Markus W.Restaurateur, client since 2020Review on Google
„I started my business alongside my job and was wary of the paperwork. Mr Hofer explained step by step what needed doing and when.“
Lea B.Translator, client since 2024Review on Google
About these reviews: the quotes come from public reviews on the platforms named and are shown with their authors’ consent. We do not check whether every review was written by someone who actually used our services.
About us
A tax adviser who knows start-ups from the inside
I studied at the Vienna University of Economics and Business, passed the tax adviser examination and worked for several years at a Viennese firm, in the end almost exclusively with young companies. In 2016 I founded my own firm in the Neubau district.
Founders need different answers from established businesses: which legal form fits now, and which in three years? How high will advance tax payments and social insurance be? What funding is available, and when do you have to apply? We clarify these questions before they become expensive.
Our bookkeeping is digital: upload receipts, connect your business account, view reports online. We meet in person in Neubaugasse or by video, in German or English.
- Free founder consultation
- Digital bookkeeping
- Fixed flat fees
- Advice in English, too
Mag. Daniel HoferTax adviser, firm owner
Our team
Who will look after you
Mag. Daniel Hofer
Tax adviser, firm owner
Amara Mayr, BSc
Trainee tax adviser
David Okafor
Chartered accountant (Bilanzbuchhalter)
Fees
Fees & flat rates
Agreed flat rates and clear quotes, so you can plan what you spend on advice.
All prices are net, plus 20% VAT. The exact flat fee depends on the scope, and you receive a written quote in advance. Our engagements are based on the General Conditions of Contract for the Public Accounting Professions (AAB 2018).
Founder consultation
45 minutes
Without obligation, at the office or by video
0 €
Start-up package: sole proprietorship
one-off
Legal form comparison, registrations, bookkeeping setup
ab 490 €
Start-up package: GmbH or FlexCo
one-off
Excluding third-party fees, for example for the notary and the commercial register
ab 1.200 €
Ongoing bookkeeping
per month
Including VAT returns and online reports
ab 150 €
Annual accounts for a GmbH
per year
Including tax returns and publication
ab 2.400 €
Ready for a first meeting?
Book an appointment now, and we will get back to you within one working day.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Your question is not listed? Feel free to give us a call.
Sole proprietorship or GmbH: which suits me?
It depends mainly on profit, liability risk and your plans. As a sole proprietor you pay tax on the profit at your personal income tax rate. A GmbH pays 23% corporate income tax, and profit distributions are also subject to 27.5% capital gains tax. We calculate both options with your figures.
What is a FlexCo?
The flexible limited company has existed in Austria since 2024. It is similar to a GmbH but allows, for example, enterprise value shares for employees and a simpler transfer of shares. Whether it benefits you depends on your plans for your team and investors.
Do I have to charge VAT?
Since 2025, small businesses with annual turnover of up to €55,000 can be exempt from VAT. In that case, however, you cannot deduct input VAT. A quick calculation shows whether waiving the exemption pays off, for example if you make large investments at the start.
What funding is available for founders?
For a new business, certain fees and charges are waived under the New Business Promotion Act if the NeuFö 1 form is submitted in time. Depending on the project, grants or loans may also be available, for example from aws, FFG or Vienna Business Agency. Many programmes require you to apply before you start the project.
When do I register with social insurance?
When you register a trade, you are usually registered with the SVS automatically. If you work self-employed without a trade licence, for example as a so-called new self-employed person, you must register yourself within one month. We tell you in the founder consultation what applies to you.
How does your digital bookkeeping work?
You photograph receipts with the app or upload them, and your business account is connected. We post entries continuously, and you see the reports online. The original receipts stay with you; please keep them for seven years.
Contact
Tell us about your matter
Call us or write to us. We will get back to you within one working day and tell you how to proceed.
- Phone+43 1 234 57 20
- Emailkanzlei@steuerberatung-hofer.example
AddressNeubaugasse 41, 1070 Vienna