AustriaProfessional bodies

Tax professionals in Austria

In Austria, the professions of Steuerberater (tax consultant) and Wirtschaftspruefer (auditor) are reserved under the Wirtschaftstreuhandberufsgesetz, meaning that only individuals admitted and registered by the Kammer der Steuerberater und Wirtschaftspruefer may provide paid tax-related services commercially. Consumers can verify a practitioner's standing through the KSW public member list before engaging their services.

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Recognized bodies

Membership organizations and regulators that set standards or license practitioners in Austria. Always confirm current standing through each body’s official directory.

Kammer der Steuerberater und WirtschaftsprueferKSW

Regulator

Steuerberater; Wirtschaftspruefer

The statutory chamber of Austrian tax consultants and auditors, established under the Wirtschaftstreuhandberufsgesetz. Admission to the Steuerberater or Wirtschaftspruefer profession requires passing the relevant state examination and meeting experience requirements; the KSW maintains the public register of all currently admitted members.

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Bundesministerium fuer FinanzenBMF

Regulator

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The Austrian federal ministry responsible for tax legislation, revenue administration, and fiscal policy. The BMF sets the legal framework within which all tax compliance work is carried out in Austria and publishes guidance, forms, and official notices relevant to tax matters.

Official site

National tax authority

Bundesministerium für Finanzen (BMF)

The government body responsible for tax collection and administration in Austria. Confirm filing requirements, deadlines, and any practitioner register through its official channels.

Official tax authority site

Verify a licensed pro in 3 steps

Before you hand over documents, confirm the preparer’s credentials against the official source.

Step 1: Search the KSW public member list at ksw.or.at to confirm that the practitioner holds a current admission as a Steuerberater or Wirtschaftspruefer and that their registration is active and in good standing.
Step 2: Ask the practitioner to provide their KSW registration number and cross-reference it with the member list entry to confirm the name, registration number, and status match before sharing any personal or financial documents.
Step 3: Check the BMF website at bmf.gv.at for any official notices or guidance relevant to your specific tax matter, which can help you assess whether the practitioner's scope of work aligns with the nature of your filing or compliance requirements.

Credentials explained

StBSteuerberater (tax consultant): A regulated professional designation admitted by the KSW after passing the Steuerberaterexamen and meeting statutory experience requirements. Steuerberater are authorised to represent clients in tax compliance matters before the Austrian tax authorities and to provide tax-related services commercially.
WPWirtschaftspruefer (auditor): A regulated professional designation admitted by the KSW after passing the Wirtschaftsprueferexamen. Wirtschaftspruefer are authorised to conduct statutory audits and, within their professional scope, to carry out tax compliance work for clients alongside their audit mandates.

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