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WHAT IS THE FLEXCO?
The New Corporate Structure for Startups and Innovation in Austria
Since 2024, the Flexible Capital Company (FlexCo) has been available to founders, investors, and innovative companies in Austria. This modern corporate structure combines the strengths of existing legal forms and is tailored to meet the needs of the startup ecosystem.
What makes the FlexCo special?
The FlexCo combines the advantages of the GmbH (limited liability company) – such as easy setup and manageable structure – with elements of the AG (public limited company), like flexible participation models and enhanced capital-raising opportunities. With a reduced minimum share capital of just €10,000, it simplifies access to entrepreneurship, while also incorporating clear regulations for employee participation and investors.
The FlexCo offers significant advantages, especially for startups, scaleups, and technology-oriented companies: it enables restricted shares, facilitates exit scenarios, and provides greater flexibility in share allocation – all while maintaining high legal security.
For investors, this means: professional investment structures, increased transparency, and greater predictability. At the same time, the administrative burden remains low compared to a public limited company (AG) – a true advantage for young companies with high growth potential.
The FlexCo is a significant step for Austria’s innovation landscape, helping to make entrepreneurship easier, more attractive, and internationally competitive.
