Frequently asked
questions.

Helvo is a financial platform that helps you start and run your business in one place. Your accounts, payments, invoicing, and accounting all work together from the start, so your finances stay organised without extra effort.

Helvo is built for entrepreneurs and SMEs in Switzerland who want to spend less time on admin and gain more control over their finances.

Most businesses are up and running within 48 to 72 hours, depending on the structure and documentation required.

Yes. Helvo helps coordinate the company formation process and provides a capital deposit account through a licensed partner bank.

Helvo supports several common Swiss company structures, including GmbH and Einzelunternehmen, as well as AG.

If you're unsure which structure is right for you, the Helvo team can guide you through the options.

You'll need basic personal and company information, including identification, company details, and initial capital for GmbH or AG (if applicable).

Additional documents may be required depending on your setup, but the process is fully online and designed to be straightforward.

No. You can use Helvo to start a new company or to manage an existing Swiss business.

If you're starting a new company, Helvo works with trusted partners to help you get incorporated and ready to operate quickly. Once set up, your account and financial tools are already in place. If your business is already running, you can move your finances into one place and simplify how you manage them.

No. Helvo is a financial platform. Business accounts are provided by licensed partner banks that handle regulated banking services.

A traditional bank account lets you store money and make payments, but managing your finances usually involves more tools for invoicing and accounting.

Helvo brings your account, payments, invoicing and accounting into one place, so everything stays up to date and you have a clear view of your business.

If you want to spend less time on admin and avoid manual errors, bringing everything into one place makes a real difference.

With Helvo, your account, payments, and invoicing are connected, so transactions are recorded automatically as you operate.

That means fewer manual steps, fewer mistakes, and no time spent moving data between systems or keeping tools in sync.

Yes. Your business account includes a Swiss IBAN provided by a licensed partner bank.

Yes. Helvo supports payments in euros, allowing you to send and receive EUR transactions alongside CHF.

Yes. You can send and receive payments directly from your account, including across Europe.

Helvo operates using licensed banking partners that provide the regulated infrastructure for accounts and payments.

Your funds are held with a licensed Swiss banking partner and protected under Swiss regulatory standards. Deposits are protected up to CHF 100,000.

Your capital is held in a consignation account with a licensed partner bank until your company is officially registered.

Helvo uses secure infrastructure aligned with Swiss standards to protect your data and financial information.

No. Everything can be completed online, from onboarding to managing your account.

Yes. Helvo fits around your accountant or fiduciary. Your books stay up to date, so sharing what's needed is straightforward.

Yes. You can move to Helvo at your own pace and transition when it makes sense for your business.

Helvo gives you a clear, real-time view of your finances, including cash flow, transactions, forecasts and overall performance.

For many businesses, yes. Helvo includes automated accounting features that keep your books up to date as transactions happen.

You can contact the Helvo team directly from within the platform, where your account is already identified. Support is available via secure chat, and in some cases phone support, so you can get help quickly when you need it.

You can also contact us for more general questions here: [email protected]