After the Hahnenkamm race

100,000 euro fines for companies in Kitzbühel

(Bild: Herby Meseritsch)

The Hahnenkamm Races in Kitzbühel at the end of January had unpleasant consequences for some companies. The financial police apparently uncovered some illegal activities in the course of their usual checks and fined companies around 100,000 euros, the Ministry of Finance announced on Thursday. 

One case that stands out is an Italian security company that was unable to provide any valid posting papers. The company also refused to cooperate during the inspection, it said. As a result, the vast majority of the administrative fines were imposed on this company - amounting to around 100,000 euros.

Cooperation with Italian authorities
According to the ministry, further investigations were also launched in cooperation with the Italian authorities, as there was suspicion of underpayment and tax evasion.

Cab companies also in focus
In addition to security companies, the checks also focused on cab companies and employees working in the construction industry. A total of 72 employees from eleven companies were checked. It was discovered, for example, that a British man was staying in Austria illegally. He was handed over directly to the police, who then arrested him. His employer from the tent construction industry was then fined 2,400 euros in accordance with the Aliens Employment Act.

A Dutch company, on the other hand, was unable to provide proof of its employee's social security registration on the spot. As a result, the tax police filed four penalty applications amounting to 4000 euros. The tax office will carry out further tax investigations.