Austria GloBE Information Return (GIR) Pillar Two Tax Form
Overview
What's Included
Forms Library
Staying current with Austria’s Pillar Two filing requirements can be time-consuming. Orbitax publishes all Austria-specific GIR Pillar Two tax form promptly after they are released or updated by local authorities, so there is no need to search across multiple portals or risk working from an outdated version.
Fillable Forms
Every Austria GIR Form in the Orbitax library is ready to use and can be automatically populated with data from the Orbitax Global Minimum Tax Pillar Two solution. This reduces manual data entry and supports accurate, on-time filings across all relevant entities.
Certified Translations
Orbitax forms include built-in certified translations to support multilingual tax filings. Teams can review and complete the Austria GIR Form in their preferred language, helping to reduce the likelihood of errors arising from language differences.
Validation and Review
Before submission, Orbitax runs automatic validation checks on the Austria GIR Form to confirm completeness and flag any potential errors. This gives compliance teams the assurance they need to file securely and with confidence.
Filing and Transmission
Completed Austria GIR Forms can be submitted directly to the relevant government portals where e-filing is supported. Where it is not, Orbitax provides official export formats such as XML and centralises all submission activities to eliminate fragmented workflows.
Collaboration
Orbitax’s integrated workflow tools allow teams across different locations and time zones to collaborate on the Austria GIR Form without friction. Users can request missing data, assign review tasks, and track filing progress in real time.
How It Works
Upload group- or entity-level data to create a single source of truth inside the platform.
Choose the form you want to work with, assign a form title, select the reporting entity, and set the UPE currency automatically populated from your uploaded entity data.
Access form-filling instructions for the Austria GIR Form directly within the platform, available in both German and English.
Complete required fields manually or use data-collection workflows to invite stakeholders (e.g., preparers, reviewers, managers) via email. Users with an active GMT license can pull relevant data directly from GMT scenarios which are auto mapped to relevant fields.
Leverage built-in field-level validation checks to ensure accuracy, then generate or export the completed GIR in the required formats (PDF, XML).
Direct transmission of XML and PDF filings to tax authority portals.
Compliance Coverage
Supports OECD Pillar Two / GloBE compliance under Austria’s GIR legislation.
Aligned with Austria’s local GIR implementation rules and guidance.
Austria GIR Pillar Two Tax Form is applicable for fiscal years from 2024 onwards.
Helps prepare GIR disclosures for in-scope multinational groups operating in Austria.
Designed to support transitional and safe harbour rules, where applicable.
Benefits of Austria Pillar Two GloBE Information Return (GIR) Form
Ensure accurate and compliant GIR reporting aligned with Austria’s Pillar Two filing requirements
Reduce manual data handling and minimize errors in Austria’s GIR submission
Support consistent and standardised GloBE reporting across all constituent entities
Keep filings aligned with both OECD GloBE rules and Austria’s local legislation
Simplify coordination between global and local teams for Pillar Two compliance
Version History
| Jurisdiction | Form Type | Filing Level | Filing Method | Effective Date | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | GloBE Information Return (GIR) | N/A | E-Filing (FinanzOnline) | 12/31/2023 | 06/30/2026 |
FAQs
The Austria GIR Form applies to in-scope multinational enterprise (MNE) groups subject to Pillar Two that have constituent entities in Austria and are required to report under the GloBE Information Return framework.
The form captures all required information including GloBE income, covered taxes, effective tax rate (ETR) calculations, and QDMTT top-up tax computations, in accordance with Austria’s legislative rules.
Yes. The form is fully aligned with the OECD Pillar Two / GloBE framework while also reflecting Austria’s specific local implementation and guidance.
Users with a Global Minimum Tax (GMT) license can pull relevant data directly from their Pillar Two calculations, which are automatically mapped to the appropriate form fields.
In line with local filing requirements, forms completed in the Orbitax platform can be generated and exported in the required formats, including PDF and XML.