We offer our clients comprehensive consulting services in the area of ​​private foundation law under Austrian law but also with an international focus. There are also related tax laws.
From the establishment and legal design to tax optimization and international inclusion of suitable instruments (especially under Liechtenstein law), we support our clients in setting up an optimal foundation structure and realizing their purposes in the best possible and successful manner.

  • Establishment of private foundations Support in the establishment and establishment of foundations in accordance with Austrian foundation law, especially in the context of long-term (succession) planning or company sales.
  • Foundation declaration Advice and drafting of the foundation deed and additional foundation deed as well as advice in connection with the ongoing updating of these deeds and the adaptation to changed case law.
  • Tax law aspects Advice regarding the tax optimization of foundations and any tax advantages for founders and beneficiaries.
  • Asset transfer Support with the transfer of assets to the foundation and the legal structure of asset management.
  • Foundation bodies Advice on the appointment and establishment of foundation bodies, such as the foundation board and the foundation advisory board.
  • Foundation compliance Examination and advice on compliance with legal requirements and obligations in connection with the foundation’s activities.
  • Foundation dissolution and liquidation Advice and support in the event of a foundation dissolution or liquidation in accordance with the legal provisions.
  • Liechtenstein foundations or sub-foundations Advice and support in the establishment and administration of Liechtenstein foundations or sub-foundations in conjunction with Austrian foundations in order to benefit from the advantages of Liechtenstein foundation law and to create an optimal legal structure.

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