Dissolution of a business

Up-to-date information about dissolution, commercial procedures, closing other business premises, etc.

Information for newcomers

There are official procedures for the closure of a business. The reason for closing the business determines which procedures should be followed and by whom.

Reasons for closing a business:

• the death of the entrepreneur;
• the dissolution of a company;
• financial difficulties; and
• other (personal) reasons.

Information about self-employed activities^{German text} can be found on the website of the relevant chamber or the relevant professional body.

Further links

• Register of notaries (→ ÖNK)^{German text}
• Register of lawyers (→ ÖRAK)^{German text}