Financing the Purchase of an Austrian Company (Exportinvest)

Exportinvest supports Austrian SMEs, cooperatives, start-ups, and public institutions in financing domestic investment projects to fulfill export orders and sustainably expand export activities. With this low-interest loan, the Oesterreichische Kontrollbank (OeKB) nationwide supports new investments, replacement investments, movable and real estate leasing, as well as company acquisitions within Austria. The prerequisites are a company headquarters in Austria, an investment volume of at least €2 million, and an export quota of at least 20% (including suppliers). The "Exportinvest Green" variant additionally allows for a higher funding rate and risk assumption for environmentally friendly measures, while "Exportinvest Green Energy" offers particularly attractive conditions for projects in the field of renewable energies. With terms of up to 216 months and funding rates ranging from 20% to 100% depending on the export quota and product variant, the program ensures maximum flexibility and preservation of creditworthiness.

Applications are submitted continuously through the house bank, which commissions the OeKB with refinancing and guarantee issuance. The approval criteria primarily include the level of the export quota, the company's creditworthiness, as well as sustainability and environmental effects in the green variants. All investments that serve to fulfill international orders or secure supply chains are eligible for funding. As a complement to existing funding options, companies can thus expand their production capacities, modernize machinery, or realize strategic acquisitions. The OeKB assumes up to 70% of the credit risk, up to 100% for eco-projects, thereby enabling easier financing under attractive conditions. Required documents include, among others, the Exportinvest application form, SEPA direct debit mandate, declaration of the investment project, and proof of the export quota.