The Austrian Steuerberater speaks in German paragraphs
…and you nod and pay €250/hour for something you do not fully understand. And you do not know what to ask next.
DBA Österreich — Ukraine · BGBl. III Nr. 113/1999
Running a business in two countries? We will help you make sense of it.
«It is easy to get lost between two systems. But you can also build something solid between them — if you know where to stand.»
If you run a business in Austria and Ukraine at the same time, you need a partner who understands both systems. We advise entrepreneurs on organising their international activity, structure finances between the countries and prepare everything needed for effective work with tax advisors.
Unternehmensberatung licence · §136 GewO · Wien · AT / UA
Does this sound familiar?
The Ukrainian accountant does not know the Austrian reality
He understands your FOP perfectly. But there is a wide gap between his advice and the reality in Austria.
And you are in the middle — with a box of receipts and a feeling that something is off
A missed deadline. An unclear letter from the Finanzamt. Quellensteuer that nobody told you about.
This is not your fault.
It is a structural problem — there is always a crack between two jurisdictions.
We have built a bridge across that crack.
Chronology of the agreement
The convention that connects two worlds
16.10.1997
Signed in Kyiv
RIS →20.05.1999
BGBl. III Nr. 113/1999 — entry into force
RIS →15.06.2020
Amendment protocol, BGBl. III Nr. 81/2020
RIS →25.06.2021
Ratification, BGBl. III Nr. 98/2021
RIS →01.01.2022
Start of the new rates: dividends 5/15%, interest 5%, royalties 5/10%
RIS →This page is for you if:
Pick the profile that resonates with you most.
Ukrainian with a FOP
You are a citizen of Ukraine residing in Austria and you continue to receive income from Ukraine (FOP, employment, dividends, property rental).
That is meEntrepreneur across two countries
You have a company (GmbH or Einzelunternehmen) in Austria and at the same time run a business in Ukraine.
That is meEmployee of a UA employer
You are employed by a Ukrainian employer but live in Austria and are required to declare your income here.
That is meSomeone seeking clarity
You do not understand how to properly organise your finances between two countries, and you want a clear picture before contacting a Steuerberater.
That is meSomeone counting the money
You want to reduce advisor costs by handing the Steuerberater already prepared and structured documents — instead of a «box of receipts».
That is meHow the DBA works: who, where, and what is taxed
Depending on the type of income, the rules differ. This is an interactive map.
Ukraine
Place where work is performed
18% income tax + military levy
Austria
Exemption with progression
Befreiungsmethode
Salary for work in Ukraine
If an Austrian resident actually performs the work on Ukrainian territory, the salary is taxed in Ukraine (18% income tax + military levy). Austria applies the exemption method (Befreiungsmethode): this income is not subject to Austrian tax, but is taken into account when determining the rate on the remaining Austrian income (Progressionsvorbehalt). This is an exemption, not a credit.
Honest about what we do — and what we do not
We will not calculate your tax. That is what the Steuerberater does. But we will make sure he calculates it faster, cheaper and without errors.
We do this
§136 GewO · Unternehmensberatung
- Advising on the organisation of international business activity
- Structuring income and expenses between AT and UA
- Preparing documents for the Steuerberater (systematisation, translation, description)
- Strategic planning: where to open a company, how to arrange the flows
- Analysing DBA consequences for the client's specific situation
- Business communication with the Ukrainian and the Austrian side
We do not do this
WTBG 2017 · Steuerberatung / Bilanzbuchhaltung
- Filing the tax return (E1, U1, KStG) — that is done by the Steuerberater
- Calculating the specific tax amount
- Representation before the Finanzamt
- Keeping the Buchführung
- Legal opinions on the application of laws
- Certification / attestation of documents
Why this matters: WTBG 2017 clearly regulates who is allowed to do what in Austria. We work strictly within the limits of §136 GewO and openly name these limits — because that is what professionalism looks like.
How we work — 5 steps
A transparent process. Clear deadlines. No surprises on the invoice.
- 01
15-minute free consultation
You describe your situation — in Ukrainian or German. We listen. We tell you whether we can help and what is needed for that. No invoice.
- 02
Detailed diagnostic call
A deeper analysis: your income, residence statuses, active structures in both countries. We prepare a plan.
- 03
Written advisory note
8–20 pages in Ukrainian: your situation, risks, recommendations, concrete steps. A document you can show to any Steuerberater or lawyer.
- 04
Data handover to the Steuerberater
If a return is needed, we prepare the full package (systematised documents, justifications, translations) and hand it to our partner Steuerberater. Or to your own.
- 05
Support throughout the year
Once a quarter — a short check-in. Changes in legislation, new circumstances, questions that arise. You are not left alone.
How much you save on the Steuerberater
A Steuerberater charges €200–280/hour. Every hour he does not spend sorting your documents is money in your pocket.
Estimated savings per year
€1,440
~40–60% of the Steuerberater invoice
Check for my situationThe calculation is an estimate. Actual savings depend on the specific Steuerberater and the scope of work.
What clients say
«I kept putting off every letter from the Finanzamt — I was sure each one was a fine or bad news. In two weeks Wenexus built me a structure I finally understand. The Steuerberater said: "Working with documents like these is a pleasure.".»
«I have a GmbH in Austria and a TOV in Kyiv. Before Wenexus I thought I had everything under control. It turned out I had missed transfer pricing on €40k of turnover. They saved me a year of stress.»
«The most valuable thing is Ukrainian. The Steuerberater explained to me for half a year what Wenexus explained in one call. And they also wrote a note where everything was in black and white.»
Frequently asked questions
No. The Steuerberater is a separate licensed profession under WTBG 2017. We work under §136 GewO as an Unternehmensberatung. Our role is to prepare everything so the Steuerberater does his part faster and more accurately.
Ourselves — no (WTBG 2017). But we have a partner Steuerberater with whom we work closely. You get a single point of contact and a transparent process.
Ukrainian (native), German (B2/C1), English. We prepare all key documents bilingually.
It depends on complexity. The basic package (diagnosis + written note) — from €750. The extended package with support throughout the year — from €1800. The exact price after the 15-minute consultation.
This is our typical case. We will do the UA part (documents, justifications, translations) and hand them to your Steuerberater in structured form. He saves hours of work — you save money.
Yes. No obligations, no hidden conditions. If we realise that your case is not for us, we will say so right away and recommend who to turn to.
First step
«The first 15 minutes cost nothing — except the clarity you take with you.»
No obligations. In German or Ukrainian. 15 minutes that save you months.
Office: Fleischmarkt 14/Top 5a · 1010 Wien