Criticism of the Nova design: Mittelstand again abandoned!

Criticism of the Nova design: Mittelstand again abandoned!

Österreich - On June 28, 2025, the draft for the new regulation of the standard consumption tax (Nova) was announced, which is claimed as a relief for medium -sized companies. According to ots in the future a minimum size of loading area and may only have "simple equipment". However, the definition of this "simple equipment" remains controversial, with critical voices ask where a vehicle can be found in 2025 without an electric window.

In the new regulation, the previous cheaper calculation method for vehicles in class N1 will be abolished, while pick-ups fall under the car tax. This means that the new calculation method could lead to pick-ups becoming more expensive. The critics agree that the announcement of a relief package for medium -sized companies does not meet expectations.

changes in the Nova

The standard consumption tax is an approval tax in Austria that is due when buying or importing a vehicle. From July 1, 2025, only motor vehicles, which are mainly intended for passenger transport, are subject to the Nova, as OEAMTC . Boxes and platforms can be freed from Nova if they meet certain conditions. The liberation only applies to classic pick-ups if the loading area meets certain requirements.

SME package and its goals

in parallel to the changes at the Nova, the Austrian federal government has decided on a medium -sized company package, which should benefit small and medium -sized companies (SMEs) in particular. This was announced in a communication of the Federal Ministry for Finance . Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer emphasized the high importance of SME for the overall economy, since they offer around 2.5 million jobs and contribute over 160 billion euros to gross value added.

The SME package includes five decisive measures for tax relief and reduction in bureaucratic hurdles, including increasing the basic flat rate and the Nova exemption for all N1 vehicles from July 1, 2025. A approval and introduction of bureaucracy brake are also among the recommended measures to reduce the economic stress on SMEs.