Evidence the income source coherently
Present the amount, duration and actual payment of income together. Depending on the form of work, the file may need an employment contract, payslips, account statements or records of self employment.
Means of support in NAG proceedings: income, rent and evidence
How income, rent, household and evidence interact when sufficient means of support are assessed in NAG proceedings.
10 July 2026
Means of support
Mag. Mirela Saric, Attorney at Law
How income, rent, household and evidence interact when sufficient means of support are assessed in NAG proceedings.
Section 11 para 5 NAG links fixed and regular income to the reference rates under section 293 ASVG. Regular expenses such as rent, loan payments or maintenance obligations change the calculation.
For the authority to follow the calculation, income, expenses and the household situation must be presented together with matching evidence.
Situation check
Which part of the support calculation is still open?
First organise income, regular expenses and any third party support. This shows which evidence is missing from the calculation.
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Where is the main uncertainty?
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Record all regular expenses
List rent, loan payments, attachments and maintenance payments with the supporting records. Only a comparison with income shows whether the support calculation is coherent.
Assess maintenance or a declaration of liability
If another person is intended to secure the means of support, the legal basis, financial capacity and actual availability must be shown separately. Private promises do not all have the same legal effect.
Why means of support are central
Section 11 para 2 and para 5 NAG place secured means of support at the centre of many cases. This is an overall assessment, not only one salary figure.
Income, regular expenses, rent, household size and insurance are considered together. The same income can therefore be assessed differently depending on the case.
Current social insurance reference values are relevant but must always be compared with the concrete household.
Evidence and explain income
Depending on the form of employment, individual payslips may not be enough for the required forecast. Employment contract, account statements, duration of employment, special payments or self-employed income may matter.
Self-employed persons often need a different evidence logic. Income, taxes, forecasts and documents must be made understandable.
Unclear money flows should not be hidden. An organised explanation with supporting evidence is better.
Rent, household and deductions
High housing costs or maintenance duties can change the assessment. Lease, running costs and household composition should be documented clearly.
If several persons live in the household, it must be checked whose income and costs are actually included.
Recognise risks early
An application should not wait for an authority query to explain secured support. A short calculation overview and matching evidence avoid many follow-up questions.
Frequently asked questions on means of support
How is rent treated in the support calculation?
Section 11 para 5 NAG treats rent as a regular expense. The statutory allowance linked to section 292 para 3 ASVG must also be considered; the concrete result depends on the evidenced housing costs.
Are payslips sufficient evidence of income?
That depends on the employment and the forecast period. An employment contract, account statements, duration of employment and clear information on special payments may also be required.
Can another person’s income be included?
A maintenance claim or a declaration of liability recognised by law may be relevant. The legal basis, financial capacity and expenses of the supporting person must be assessed and evidenced.