Does anybody understand the social security system in Austria??

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jtibbles Member

Member since 14 April 2013

jtibblesMember29 June 2015 15:27:21

I have set myself up as a freelancer in Austria - by far the most complicated, ridiculous, expensive, fractured and overcomplicated system I've ever had to deal with.
I have a steuerberater (currently away hence request for knowledge) and have received my e-card. I've also received a giant SVA pack with all the social security information. Unfortunately my German isnt great and even google translate can;t hep me decipher what I'm reading. From what I can tell I have to choose which pension on health insurance body will control my social security (what??). There are around 11 different ones named. That's as much as I understand. I have no idea how to do this and all the forms presented are not for self employed. I tried their website but I can't eve contact anybody until Ive chosen the governing body.

I'm completely lost. Does anybody have any idea what I do??

many thanks

SimCityAT Expert

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SimCityATExpert29 June 2015 15:46:57

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Hi jtibbles,

I will look in to it and have to get back to you. Yes it is a mind field, nothing like the UK system.

Regards

Simon

jtibbles Member

Member since 14 April 2013

jtibblesMember29 June 2015 15:59:36

Many thanks Simon.
(I'll never complain about the UK NIS system again)

SimCityAT Expert

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SimCityATExpert29 June 2015 16:02:00

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Are you using Werkverträge? If so, you have to go with the SVA.....

jtibbles Member

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jtibblesMember29 June 2015 16:14:39

Does this mean working contracts? I am a website developer so I make an agreement for the work required (always a one off job rather than a set amount of time to do anything) but I don't sign any contacts unless specifically required by the client. I am offered the work, provide a quote do the work, hand it over, invoice and get paid.

SimCityAT Expert

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SimCityATExpert29 June 2015 16:15:34

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This link will give you the information you need

http://esv-sva.sozvers.at/portal27/port … de=content

Its all in English

SimCityAT Expert

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SimCityATExpert29 June 2015 16:19:51

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You can also get in contact with the Expat Center in Vienna.

Ebendorferstraße 2
1010 Wien

T +43 1 4000 86 70

E info@wirtschaftsagentur.at

SimCityAT Expert

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SimCityATExpert29 June 2015 16:22:52

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A PDF file which is also worth having is this.... about 140 pages, but will give you all the info you need to know.

https://www.gruenderservice.at/Content. … s_2015.pdf

jtibbles Member

Member since 14 April 2013

jtibblesMember29 June 2015 16:26:12

Thanks all. I'll have a long read tonight

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