Austria's family benefit is yours. Don't leave it unclaimed.
Add-on service
Why apply now
- Available regardless of income
- Up to 5 years of back payments
- We fill out the forms for you
- Paid monthly, directly to you
Real money, every month.
Familienbeihilfe is paid per child, every month. It is not means-tested. You receive it whether you work full-time, part-time, or not at all.
Get in touchYou may already be owed months of payments.
Apply now and we will calculate exactly what you are entitled to, including any back payments. Available to non-EU nationals with a valid Austrian residence permit.
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Who qualifies?
You do not need to be Austrian or an EU citizen to receive Familienbeihilfe. The key requirements are that your child lives in Austria and you have a legal basis to be here.
Children in Austria
Applies to children living in Austria under age 18, or up to 24 if they are still in education.
Non-EU Nationals
Available to those with a valid Austrian residence permit, such as a Red-White-Red Card.
EU and EEA Citizens
Available to all EU and EEA citizens currently working or residing in Austria.
Universal Access
The benefit applies regardless of your income, employment status, or nationality.
How it works
Applying through mypaperwork means you do not have to navigate the Finanzamt forms on your own.
Tell us about your family
Answer a few questions about your children and residence status. This helps us confirm your eligibility and assess need for back payments.
Tell us about your family
Answer a few questions about your children and residence status. This helps us confirm your eligibility and assess need for back payments.
- ✓ Confirm eligibility
- ✓ Estimate back payments
We prepare your application
Our team or our trusted partners fill out the Beihilfe1 form on your behalf. We ensure it is correct, complete, and in German.
We prepare your application
Our team or our trusted partners fill out the Beihilfe1 form on your behalf. We ensure it is correct, complete, and in German.
- ✓ Professional form filling
- ✓ German language support
Upload supporting documents
We tell you exactly what is needed, typically birth certificates, proof of residence, and identification.
Upload supporting documents
We tell you exactly what is needed, typically birth certificates, proof of residence, and identification.
- ✓ Clear document checklist
- ✓ Secure digital upload
Submission to Finanzamt
Once ready, the application goes to the tax authority. Approved payments go directly to your bank account.
Submission to Finanzamt
Once ready, the application goes to the tax authority. Approved payments go directly to your bank account.
- ✓ Direct bank transfers
- ✓ Status updates
Common questions
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Yes. Austria allows retroactive claims for up to five years from the date of application. The sooner you apply, the more you can recover. Waiting costs you money.
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No. Non-EU nationals with a valid Austrian residence permit, including Red-White-Red Card holders, are eligible to receive Familienbeihilfe.
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No. Familienbeihilfe is not linked to employment or income. It is paid to the parent responsible for the child's care, regardless of whether they work.
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Yes. The Kinderabsetzbetrag of €61.80 per child per month is paid automatically alongside Familienbeihilfe. There is no separate application needed.
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Processing times at the Finanzamt vary, but most applications are decided within a few weeks. We keep you informed throughout the process.