eGovernment in Austria
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eGovernment Infrastructure
Main eGovernment infrastructure components
Portals
HELP.gv.at
'HELP' is an Internet platform linking to a large number of public authorities. It provides
information on all interactions with Austrian authorities required in the most frequent life
situations such as pregnancy, childbirth, marriage or housing, and permits the electronic
processing of some of these procedures. The portal constitutes an interface between
authorities and citizens, with special emphasis on transparency, user-friendliness and
clarity of information. HELP can be accessed 24/7 in order to obtain useful information on
dealings with different authorities in approximately 200 life situations. It makes possible
the processing of a large number of administrative procedures electronically via ‘
Online-
Amtswege
’. In January 2014, the portal recorded over 1.3 million visits. In addition, HELP
offers foreign nationals and orientation guide in English. Structured in accordance with
individual life situations (e.g. work, car, retirement pension), it provides information and
support to foreigners who come to Austria in order to live and work. HELP aims to guide
foreign users step by step through the required administrative procedures.
The portal has received a number of accolades, including the 2007 Austrian Public Service
Award, given by the Vienna Chamber of Commerce and Businessworld, and the eEurope
eGovernment Award in 2003.
Business Service Portal (USP)
Since
1
January
2010,
the
Business
Service
Portal
‘
USP.gv.at
’
(
Unternehmensserviceportal
), an initiative of the Federal Government, has been offering
useful information on a wide range of topics that are of business interest. The portal aims
to serve as a single entry point for businesses to the administration. By offering information
(administrative activities, starting a business, tax and legal requirements) and transaction
services, it intends to help businesses to fulfil their information obligations and to reduce
their administrative burden. Information and advice is provided on administrative activities,
including starting a business, tax and legal requirements. The information provided is based
on the business content originally offered under ‘HELP.gv.at’, which has since been
absorbed by the USP.
Legal Information System of the Republic of Austria (RIS)
The Legal Information System of the Republic of Austria (RIS) is an electronic database
operated by the Austrian Federal Chancellery which serves the
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