Wednesday, 12 May 2010
Useful Links for Austria
Innsbruck 2012 Youth Winter Olympic Games
Details on Innsbruck's plans for the inaugural 2012 Youth Winter Olympic Games, including venues, sports and dates, tenders for business involvement are also posted here.
SOLVIT - Overcoming Trade Barriers
http://www.berr.gov.uk/whatwedo/europeandtrade/europe/overcoming-barriers/page45849.html
If you are facing trade barriers caused by the misapplication of EU law, or resulting from national regulation or practices that go against the spirit of the Single Market then BIS' EU Market Access Team might be able to help.
European Commission
http://ec.europa.eu/index_en.htm
The website of the European Commission provides information on the EU policies and laws as well as events and news.
SIMAP
http://simap.europa.eu/index_en.htm
SIMAP Gateway to European public procurement provides access to most important information about public procurement in Europe.
TPO Net
The Virtual Community of World Conference of Trade Promotion Organisations (TPOs) lists the members of the European Trade Promotion Organisation (ETPO), together with their websites.
Europa
Europa is the Gateway to the European Union portal, which provides news and information on all aspects of the EU.
WKO Die Handelsagenten /Austrian Association of Commercial Agents
http://handelsagenten.at/EN/Home/Homepage.aspx
Provides information on Austrian commercial agents and related legal information. The website is available in German and English.
Austrian Business Agency (ABA)
http://www.aba.gv.at/EN/ABA-Invest+in+Austria.aspx
ABA, a government-operated consulting firm for international investors, offers free know-how, services and advice ranging on issues from incentives to market opportunities to tax concerns.
Lebensministerium.at
http://www.lebensministerium.at/
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management provides information, including statistical data, about these resources together with food. Available in both German and English.
Maschinen & Metallwaren
The Association of the Austrian Machinery and Metalware Industries provides a producer database and statistical information about the industry. Available in both German and English.
Fachverband der Textilindustrie Österreichs
The Austrian Textile Association provides trade statistics and some information on labelling textile products.
Statistics Austria
The national Austrian statistical service provides a broad range of statistical information. Available in German and some English.
WIFO Database (WIFO-Datenbank)
http://www.wifo.ac.at/wwa/jsp/index.jsp?&fid=23927
WIFO-Datenbank provides key statistical data for the Austrian economy. Available in German and English.
Rechtsinformation (RIS)
Rechtsinformation (RIS) is a database of Austrian legal information. Available in German with some English
Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO.at)
WKO.at, the legal representative of the entire Austrian business community, provides company and product directories. Available in German with some English.
HELP - Information for Foreign Citizens
Austrian Government agency website providing information about living and working in Austria including an introduction to starting a business.
Baudatenbank
Baudatenbank (Construction Data Bank) provides names and addresses of producers, construction companies and professional organisations and information about tenders. Available in German.
Wirtschaftsblatt Online
http://www.wirtschaftsblatt.at
Austrian financial newspaper carrying financial and economic news, including stock exchange news and trends. Available in German.
Austrian National Bank (OeNB)
Provides financial statistics, research reports and information about monetary policy and economics, the financial market and stability. Available in German and English.
Austrian Yellow Pages / Herold.at
An online business and category search directory, including a Business-to-Business search. Available in German and English.