Together Stronger than Before -- Benefits for Companies
Benefits for companies
Reduction of VAT to 5 percent
In the gastronomy and hotel industry, in the cultural sector and in the publication sector, a VAT rate in the amount of 5% applies for a limited period from 1.7.2020 to 31.12.2020. This includes the following sales: Food and drink, accommodation and camping, revenue from artists’ activities, theatrical performances, musical and singing performances, cinema shows, visits to museums, botanical gardens, zoos or nature parks, revenue from the operation of swimming pools, thermal treatments, circuses, show business, admission to sporting events, sales of newspapers, books, etc.
Fixed-cost subsidy
The subsidy to cover fixed costs is up to 75% of the fixed costs and can be applied for via FinanzOnline.
- Press Release on the extension of the application deadline extended for fixed cost subsidy 800 000 and loss compensation I
- Further information (in German)
Tax relief through loss distribution
Duly determined losses not compensated for in the determination of the total amount of income in the course of the assessment for 2020 may be deducted from the total amount of income before special expenses and extraordinary burdens by way of a separate application in the course of the assessment for 2019 up to an amount of € 5 million.
If and insofar as a deduction is not possible under the 2019 assessment, it may be requested that this part be taken into account under the 2018 assessment, subject to certain restrictions defined by way of ordinance.
Further Information for companies
Turnover loss bonus I and II
VAT exemption for face masks
Information on the Austrian Federal Government’s Corona Aid Package and other information in the context of the Covid crisis (in German)