Europe - Austria
The following links provide extensive country information by various government agencies and other external sources. The topics covered include, but are not limited to: general, economic and political information, tax and tariff information, documentation needed for exporting, and business climate.
CIA -- The World Factbook -- Austria
US Department of State-- Background Notes -- Austria
Country Commercial Guides (CCG)
Department of Commerce CCG's are prepared by US Embassy Staff. Included in the CCG is a section on Austria.
Trade Information Center
Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs (in German)
- Stubenring 1
- A-1010 Vienna
- Telephone: (1) 71100-0
- Fax: (1) 713-93-11; 713-79-95
- This government ministry is responsible for administering Import Certificate/Delivery Verification system and export and import licenses.
Federal Ministry for Finance (Customs) (in German)
- Himmelpfortgasse 8
- A-1015 Wien (Vienna)
- (Mailing Address: Postfach 2, A-1015 Wien)
- Telephone: 1-51433 DW
- Fax: 01/512 62 00
Federal Financing Agency (in German)
Useful statistics on Austrian economic performance.
Ministry for Foreign Affairs
The Ministry is responsible for the country's foreign and diplomatic affairs.
Austrian Trade Commissions in the USA
This agency assists those individuals interested in conducting trade and doing business with Austria. The agency has offices in the following US cities: Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, and Washington DC.
Austrian National Bank
Provides banking information on Austria.
Austrian Chamber of Commerce (in German)
The Austrian Chamber of Commerce's web site offers links to a very extensive range of information concerning commerce.
Austria Press and Information Service
Sponsored by the Austrian Embassy in Washington, DC, supplies information in English on the nation's history, governmental system, visa requirements, economy, trade, culture, and other matters.
The Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (in German)
This organization coordinates and represents the supraregional and national interests of Austrian commerce and industry.