The name of a private foundation must be clearly distinguishable from all private foundations entered in the company register; it may not be misleading and must contain the word “Privatstiftung” (private foundation) without abbreviation.
Der Name einer Privatstiftung hat sich von allen im Firmenbuch eingetragenen Privatstiftungen deutlich zu unterscheiden; er darf nicht irreführend sein und muß das Wort „Privatstiftung“ ohne Abkürzung enthalten.
Cite as: “BCA Unternehmensberatung, English translation of § 2 PSG, 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.
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