# Austria Unveils Zukunftsdepot Investment Model October 31, 2026 at 08:52 AM > The Austrian government launches a tax-free investment account for children featuring a 500-euro start bonus and annual deposit limits. The **Austrian** government released a draft for the **Zukunftsdepot** investment model on October 30, 2026, with a launch set for July 1, 2027. Children born on or after January 1, 2027, will receive a 500-euro start bonus funded by the **Family Burden Equalization Fund**. Eligible minors must maintain 15 years of residency to keep the bonus. The accounts feature a 5,000-euro annual deposit limit and are exempt from capital gains tax until age 18. Investments are restricted to broad **ETFs** and **treasury bonds** to ensure stability. This initiative aims to build long-term wealth, with the state budgeting 40 million euros annually for bonuses. By prohibiting account fees and capping costs at one percent, the government seeks to maximize returns for the next generation of Austrian citizens. [#Zukunftsdepot]() [#Austria]() #WealthBuilding #FamilyPolicy #Investment ## Related news ## [Austria to Deport Foreign Inmates Under New Law]() October 31, 2026 at 02:52 PM ## [Austrian Government Meets on University Funding]() October 18, 2026 at 10:27 AM ## [Austrian Leaders to Finalize University Budget]() October 16, 2026 at 03:49 PM ## [Austrian Leaders Meet to Finalize Policy Accord]() October 16, 2026 at 11:34 AM ## [Austria Proposes New Leave for Miscarriages]() October 4, 2026 at 08:53 AM