Austria is consulting on a draft Parcel Tax Act that would impose a €2 tax on domestic online shopping deliveries by large retailers and platforms from late 2026, with quarterly reporting through FinanzOnline, and the measure is intended to help fund planned food VAT reductions and support local, sustainable shopping. Austria is consulting on a draft law that would introduce a new parcel tax on do... Read more

Austria plans to reduce VAT on selected essential food products from 10% to 4.9% from July 1, 2026, aiming to lower grocery costs, ease household pressure, and support anti-inflation measures while the exact product list is still pending. Austria is preparing to reduce VAT on selected essential food products from 10% to 4.9% starting July 1, 2026. The measure is part of the government’s broa... Read more

The Federal Ministry of Finance has republished its decree on cash registers and receipt obligations, replacing the 2019 version and updating compliance rules for businesses and certain public or non-profit entities. The revised framework raises thresholds for simplified cash-based recording to €45,000 turnover while confirming that entities exceeding set limits must transition to electronic cash... Read more

In Austria, electronic invoicing is mandatory for suppliers invoicing federal public authorities, requiring the use of structured formats (e.g., EN 16931, ebInterface, or Peppol) via platforms like e-Rechnung.gv.at or the Peppol network. However, for B2B transactions e-invoicing remains voluntary, although widely used for efficiency and automation. Austria was one of the first countries in Europe... Read more

Austria has introduced a new 4.9% reduced VAT rate for specific essential food products under § 10(1a) UStG 1994, effective July 1, 2026, to lower consumer costs. The rate applies only to goods precisely matching defined CN codes, requiring businesses to ensure accurate product classification to avoid incorrect VAT treatment and compliance risks. Austria has adopted an amendment to the Austrian VA... Read more

This document is a professional presentation and compliance guide prepared by Fiscal Solutions that explains the fiscalization framework and e-commerce regulatory environment in Austria. It provides an overview of Austria’s fiscal cash register system, legal obligations, security requirements, and receipt rules, as well as thresholds and exemptions relevant to businesses. The presentation also clarifies how online sales are treated under Austrian law, highlighting when e-commerce transactions are exempt from fiscalization and when cash-on-delivery scenarios trigger fiscal obligations. Read more

Austria applies an EU-aligned VAT system (Umsatzsteuer, USt) with a 20% standard rate, 13% and 10% reduced rates, an upcoming 0% zero-rating for menstrual products and contraceptives from 2026, and strict rules on registration, invoicing, and reporting. Read more