Commercial Tourism Promotion 2023-2027 – Coverage of One-Time Processing Fee (Liabilities)

The "Commercial Tourism Promotion 2023–2027" in Vienna supports SMEs in the tourism and leisure industry by covering the one-time processing fee for loan guarantees. The goal is to improve access to external capital: up to 80% of the processing fee is covered, thereby facilitating investments in start-ups, business acquisitions, ERP loans up to EUR 1 million, and measures for financial business stabilization. Companies with a business location in Austria benefit just as much as newly founded enterprises or existing businesses seeking to sustainably strengthen their liquidity. The guideline of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Economy forms the basis for this guarantee service and is aligned with EU state aid rules.

Companies must be classified as SMEs, have a registered office in Austria, and meet one of the following focus areas: 5.2.8 Start-up/Acquisition, 5.2.9 ERP loans up to EUR 1 million, or Measure Focus I Financial Business Stabilization. Applications can be submitted continuously until December 31, 2027. No separate application for the guarantee fee is required if a loan guarantee request is already in process. The Austrian Hotel and Tourism Bank (OeHT), as the processing agency, provides advice on submission, requirements, and deadlines; the funding decision is made based on the guidelines and assesses economic viability, sustainability, and compliance with all legal requirements. Interested companies can obtain all important documents and forms from the OeHT in Vienna.