Succession regulations in danger: 21% of Tyrolean companies without a plan!

Succession regulations in danger: 21% of Tyrolean companies without a plan!

Hall in Tirol, Österreich - What's currently going on in Tyrol's economy? The notarial chamber for Tyrol and Vorarlberg caused a sensation on July 17, 2025 in Hall with the atrium entrepreneurial talks. The focus was on the challenges of company succession and prevention. Over 90% of the domestic economy is shaped by small and medium-sized companies (SMEs). However, a current study by the notarial chamber shows alarming figures: only 23% of the companies are planning a handover in the next five years, while 21% of these companies, which are around 16,700 companies, have no succession solution. This raises the question: How is our economic landscape going?

State Councilor Mario Gerber appealed to the entrepreneurs: inside, to plan forward -looking. "We have to put our companies in safe hands to get them for future generations," said Gerber. Oskar Platter, President of the Cammer of Notaries, emphasized the role of company provision. This is not only essential for the life's work, but also crucial for the preservation of jobs. Legal aspects are of the utmost importance, such as company contracts, powers of attorney and inheritance law.

challenges of corporate succession

The complexity of company succession is often underestimated. According to another analysis, it is not just the simple transmission of business shares that counts; Legal and formal aspects also play a central role. "Well -thought -out planning can avoid conflicts and secure long -term success," says a report by Viaductus. The adaptation of social contracts is a central point to regulate new voting rights and to improve communication between shareholders and corporate management.

It is just as important to deal with the topic of succession early. Often entrepreneurs breaks: the emotionally strong reference to your company inside the neck, which makes the handover process difficult. However, the reality is that clear planned steps are not only advisable to follow. Statistics show that often in the family or in the company nobody is ready or suitable for taking responsibility, which represents another hurdle.

public legal advice and support

As part of the entrepreneurial talks, it was also pointed out how important the exchange of experiences and legal advice is. The notarial chamber offers entrepreneurs: inside a platform to discuss individual concerns with a notary: inside. Another date, which will be particularly important for many Tyroleans: on the inside, is the public notary on September 20, 2025 at Sparkassenplatz in Innsbruck. Interested parties can receive free legal advice on topics such as inheritance law, company provision and contract design. There is also the possibility to query land register extracts free of charge.

"The succession plan must not be pushed to the long bank," emphasizes Alexander Gutmann, an entrepreneur of the third generation, who described his own challenges when passing on a family business. Entrepreneurs: Inside, responsibility should not be aware of the social, legal and financial aspects of the successor. This is the only way to prepare your companies for the future and do good business.