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Dominique Sigros
Head of International Desk Central and Eastern Europe
Dominique Sigros
Head of International Desk Central and Eastern Europe
Last updated: August 2025
The Crédit Agricole Group is present in Austria via:
· its representative office Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank in Vienna,
· Amundi Austria GmbH (asset management)
· Autobank GmbH (car finance, leasing + paid savings)
Its International Desk, based in Vienna, covers all of Central and Eastern Europe and assists the Group’s corporate clients in Austria in carrying out their on-site operations, including banking advice, account openings, financing for residents, and information on local businesses.
It relies on the Group’s entities and a leading local partner bank with a large branch network in Austria.
For the non-banking sector, the International Desk offers the support of local law firms, notaries and accountants and its leading partners in the internationalisation of businesses.
General Information
Austria has a thriving economy, strong purchasing power (recently impacted by heavy inflation), and great social stability. The geographical position of this country gives it an undeniable strategic advantage. Many companies have their headquarters in Vienna for Central and Eastern Europe, a natural and traditional market for Austria. German and Italian competition is dominant. The Austrian market is rather reserved for large companies and a commercial presence is essential to develop a significant market share. The IS corporate tax rate is 25%. Certain entities, such as foundations, benefit from special taxation which can prove advantageous. On the other hand, taxation relating to individuals is heavier than in France.
Means of Payment & Banking Specificities
In all cases, you should avoid checks or commercial instruments which present no security. Checks are not used in Austria anyway, except by certain administrations and insurance companies.
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