Document background
By Laws Articles of Association are fundamental corporate documents required for establishing and operating a company in Austria. They must be prepared when forming a new company or modifying an existing company's structure, and require notarization before being registered with the Austrian Commercial Register (Firmenbuch). The document outlines crucial aspects of corporate governance including capital structure, shareholder rights, management responsibilities, and decision-making procedures. It must comply with Austrian corporate law, particularly the Commercial Code (UGB) and either the Limited Liability Companies Act (GmbHG) or Stock Corporation Act (AktG), depending on the company type. These Articles serve as the company's constitution and are binding on all shareholders, directors, and corporate bodies.
