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Standard business hours in Austria are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Many businesses close for lunch between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM. Banks typically close at 3:00 PM, though some stay open until 5:30 PM on Thursdays.

KMU (Kleine und Mittlere Unternehmen) is the German/Austrian term for SME (Small and Medium Enterprise). In Austria, 99.6% of all companies are KMUs. They employ fewer than 250 people and have annual turnover not exceeding €50 million.

The standard VAT rate in Austria is 20%. Reduced rates of 10% apply to food, books, and passenger transport. A super-reduced rate of 13% applies to cultural events and newspapers. All prices we quote are exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated.

Responsive design means your website automatically adjusts its layout to fit any screen size - from smartphones to large desktop monitors. This is essential today as over 60% of web traffic comes from mobile devices.

HTTPS encrypts data between your website and visitors. Without it, browsers show "Not Secure" warnings, Google penalizes your search ranking, and sensitive data like passwords and payment info can be intercepted. All HTD websites include SSL certificates.

Your brand colors should reflect your industry and values. Blue conveys trust (finance, tech). Green suggests growth and health. Red creates urgency. For Austrian businesses, traditional colors like red-white-red can create local connection, while modern palettes signal innovation.

To rank locally in Austria: 1) Claim your Google Business Profile, 2) Include city names in your content (Wien, Graz, Linz), 3) Get listed in Austrian directories like Herold.at, 4) Earn reviews from Austrian customers, 5) Use .at domain or Austrian hosting.

Every Austrian website needs: 1) Cookie consent banner before loading non-essential cookies, 2) Privacy policy (Datenschutzerklärung), 3) Imprint (Impressum) with company details, 4) SSL encryption, 5) Data processing agreements with third-party services.

Simple website: 2-4 weeks. Custom web app: 4-12 weeks. E-commerce: 6-10 weeks. Brand identity: 2-4 weeks. Timeline includes discovery, design, development, testing, and launch. Rush projects available with premium pricing.