A stock corporation is a company with its own legal personality whose members participate through contributions in the share capital divided into shares, without being personally liable for the company's obligations.
Die Aktiengesellschaft ist eine Gesellschaft mit eigener Rechtspersönlichkeit, deren Gesellschafter mit Einlagen auf das in Aktien zerlegte Grundkapital beteiligt sind, ohne persönlich für die Verbindlichkeiten der Gesellschaft zu haften.
Cite as: “BCA Unternehmensberatung, English translation of § 1 AktG, bcaun.at/en/law-library”. German text as of 30 October 2026; translation edited by Alexander Baranov.
Unofficial translation, information only. Only the German text is legally binding. This is not legal advice. Austrian law depends on your specific facts — confirm the current position with the competent authority or a qualified adviser before acting.
Putting this into practice
Setting up an AG or converting from a GmbH?
We structure the AG, its boards and articles, and coordinate the notarial formation and Firmenbuch filing.
