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Employer of Record in Austria

Austria pays salary across 14 instalments a year — a mandatory 13th and 14th month payment most companies budgeting off a 12-month model miss entirely — and non-EU sponsorship runs through a points-based Red-White-Red Card system distinct from Germany's Blue Card, despite the two markets otherwise looking similar on the surface. An Employer of Record accounts for both from day one.

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Why hire in Austria through an EOR

Austria offers a highly skilled, German-speaking workforce with strong ties to both the German and Central/Eastern European markets, making it a natural complement to a Germany-based hiring strategy. The two markets aren't interchangeable, though: Austrian notice periods, mandatory 13th/14th-month pay, and the points-based Red-White-Red Card immigration system are all structurally different from Germany's rules, even where the language and general culture look similar.

Employment law essentials in Austria

Probation is generally capped at one month. Notice periods for white-collar employees (Angestellte) typically range from six weeks to five months depending on tenure, with different rules applying to blue-collar workers. Statutory annual leave is 25 working days, rising to 30 after 25 years of service. A 13th (holiday) and 14th (Christmas) month salary payment is a mandatory, non-negotiable entitlement — not a discretionary bonus.

How it works

How hiring through an Employer of Record works

Five clean steps from candidate selection to compliant, ongoing employment — with xpath.global as the legal employer on record.

Diverse international team collaborating on cross-border hiring through an Employer of Record

The result

You operate as if the employee were on your internal team — without entity setup, cross-border compliance risk or payroll complexity.

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Step 01
Select your candidate
Identify the person you want to hire — anywhere across Europe. We support hiring in 20+ European countries, whether it's a new recruit, a converted contractor or an internal transfer.
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Step 02
Immigration & relocation readiness
Before the contract is signed, our in-house mobility team checks what's required for the move: work permits, visas, residence registration, posted-worker notifications, A1 certificates, home search, school support and settling-in. Because xpath.global combines EOR with global mobility, employment and relocation are orchestrated by one case owner — not bounced between vendors.
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Step 03
Employment setup through xpath.global
Onboarding typically begins within a few business days of candidate confirmation. xpath.global drafts a locally compliant employment contract and hires the employee through our in-country entity — no need for you to open a legal presence.
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Step 04
Payroll, taxes and benefits administration
We run payroll coordination, income tax, social security and statutory benefits in line with each country's labour law — plus supplementary benefits (private health, pension, equity) when your policy calls for them.
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Step 05
Ongoing employment and HR support
xpath.global maintains continuous compliance, contract updates, leave, expenses and offboarding — while you manage the employee's day-to-day work exactly as you would with an internal hire.

Payroll, tax & immigration in Austria

Austrian payroll includes progressive income tax and social security contributions split between employer and employee, with the 13th/14th month payments built into annual cost planning from the outset. EU/EEA nationals have free movement; non-EU hires go through the Red-White-Red Card, a points-based system assessing qualifications, work experience, age and salary — distinct from Germany's Blue Card despite superficial similarity.

How xpath.global's EOR works in Austria

Your case owner builds the mandatory 13th/14th month payments into the contract and cost model, calculates the correct notice period for the employee category, and — for non-EU hires — manages the Red-White-Red Card points assessment and application under one case owner.

Always-on compliance

Stay compliant while you grow — everywhere.

Contracts, minimum wage, statutory benefits, terminations and local labour law across 20+ European countries. Our compliance team monitors changes so your team never gets caught out.

Full employee lifecycle — hire, adjust, terminate
Regulatory monitoring and proactive alerts
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European countries covered

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In-house legal and tax experts

Country-specialised, on your case

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Dedicated customer support

One case owner, no ticket queues

120+

Currencies to pay your employees

Multi-currency payroll & FX

Pricing

Pay, manage and grow your global team.

Transparent, per-employee pricing across the services that surround the EOR relationship — employment, immigration, contractors and full mobility. All plans include a dedicated case owner and platform access.

Employer of Record

Employ talent across Europe without setting up a local entity.

Starting at

Tailored

per employee / month

Legal employment in 20+ European countries
Locally compliant contracts & onboarding
Payroll, tax & social security handled
Statutory + supplementary benefits
Automated compliance & filings
24/7 HR & legal expertise

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Immigration Compliance

Employer of Record bundled with work authorization and visas — one case owner end-to-end.

Custom

Tailored

priced by scope

Legal employment in 20+ European countries
Locally compliant contracts & onboarding
Payroll, tax & social security handled
Work permit & visa processing
In-house immigration specialists
Family & dependant support
Posted-worker & A1 filings
Same case owner across EOR & immigration

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Contractor Management

Engage and pay global contractors compliantly.

Starting at

Tailored

per contractor / month

Compliant contractor agreements
Payments in 120+ currencies
Misclassification risk checks
Automated invoicing & tax forms
Centralized contractor dashboard

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Indicative pricing. Final quotes depend on country, role and volume — we confirm the exact monthly and one-off fees before you sign.

FAQs — Employer of Record in Austria

Why does Austrian payroll show 14 payments instead of 12?+

The 13th and 14th month payments are mandatory statutory entitlements in Austria, not discretionary bonuses. xpath.global includes them in your total cost from the start.

Is the Austrian Red-White-Red Card the same as Germany's Blue Card?+

No — they're separate points-based systems with different criteria. xpath.global's immigration team manages the correct process for Austria specifically.

How long is notice for a white-collar employee in Austria?+

Typically six weeks to five months depending on tenure. xpath.global calculates this correctly when structuring the contract.

Forward look

As Austria and Germany continue to compete for the same pool of skilled non-EU applicants, understanding the real differences between their sponsorship systems — rather than assuming they're interchangeable — becomes a genuine speed advantage.