Live your entrepreneurial dream.
Doing business in Austria
an attractive business location for many reasons:
- Austria is the fourth wealthiest country in the EU with immense purchasing power
- Located in central Europe, it gives access to the most prominent European markets
- As the world’s most liveable country, it attracts international investors, talent, tourists, and more
There’s just one problem: the jungle of information and paperwork you need to work through to start a business in Austria – and keep it running.
That’s where we come in.
Who we are
Start-up Stars is a passionate team of experienced entrepreneurs who have been through the rollercoaster of setting up and running a business – now we are dedicated to guiding you to entrepreneurial success in Austria.
What we do
We support visionaries, founders, and game-changers throughout the process of setting up or expanding their company in Austria. From a business plan to market entry and beyond, we ensure you’re only one step away from your next VC or angel investor.
Company formation in Austria
Before forming a company in Austria, there’s a lot of informed decisions that you need to make.
Things like which legal entity to choose and whether to file for VAT.
We’re here to help companies and individuals from the USA, Argentina and
beyond to make the best-informed decision they possibly can.
Services for investment & business in Austria
We offer an array of consulting services that ensure your next venture is a success.
Run by successful entrepreneurs
Christiane Holzinger
The one who calls up the investors.
Numbers are her thing. The certified tax consultant has an unmistakable eye for precision and detail. She stands by her clients’ side when it comes to business plan consultation, budget & liquidity calculations, meticulous controlling as well as financing and grants. If need be, she’ll even battle with the authorities. Contemporary corporate finance to crowdfunding is one of the core competencies we bring at Start-up Stars.
Eva House
The marketing all-rounder.
Eva House is a peak performer and knows what drive it takes to get her customers to the top. The Carinthian-born, now US-based marketer brings her extensive experience in brand strategy, brand building and strategic marketing consulting, brand strategy to the table. A passion for timely web presence and graphic design is what we’re all about at Start-up Stars.


Thomas Gruber
Mr Right for every case.
The already dense jungle of bureaucracy is not getting any better, so having someone who knows the law like the back of his hand is a must. As Partner and Managing Director of the law firm, HBA Legal with offices in Graz, Vienna, Klagenfurt, and Zurich – Thomas is a proven specialist in corporate and company law, corporate financing, venture capital & private equity. Start-up Stars can offer you competent legal advice that will give you clarity, not confusion.

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Extensive
Austrian network.

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expertise.

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work with.