Protect & pass on# Your everyday formalities, centralised. Delegate your administrative formalities to a single point of contact: each step is prepared, coordinated and followed through to completion. Less administrative hassle, more time for what matters. [Discover our offers](#offres) Book a meeting 500+ clients supported 1 single point of contact 20+ areas of expertise 7+ languages spoken ![FINMA](https://www.helvate.ch/storage/sections/certifications/helvate-certification-finma-4.webp) ![myAFA](https://www.helvate.ch/storage/sections/certifications/helvate-certification-myafa.webp) ![FER CIAM](https://www.helvate.ch/storage/sections/certifications/helvate-certification-fer-ciam-3.webp) ![IGE](https://www.helvate.ch/storage/sections/certifications/helvate-certification-ige.webp) Free quote No obligation ![AVS](https://www.helvate.ch/storage/assurances/sigles/helvate-assurance-avs.svg) ## AVS affiliation & compensation funds Affiliation to AVS as an employer or self-employed person, choice of compensation fund, statements and correspondence: **Helvate** gets you properly set up within the Swiss social security system, without incomprehensible forms. - AVS affiliation as employer or self-employed - Choice of compensation fund - Quarterly statements prepared - Correspondence with the funds Talk to an expert Free quote No obligation ![VAT](https://www.helvate.ch/storage/assurances/sigles/helvate-assurance-tva-2.svg) ## VAT registration Becoming liable for VAT, choosing the method (effective rate or net tax debt rate), registering with the Federal Tax Administration and preparing the first statements: we lay the right foundations from the start. - Registration and enrolment with the FTA - Effective method or optimised net tax debt rate - Guided first statements - Tracking of VAT deadlines Talk to an expert Free quote No obligation ![PER](https://www.helvate.ch/storage/assurances/sigles/helvate-assurance-per.svg) ## Permits & authorisations Comprehensive assistance with your employees' work and residence permits, sector-specific authorisations and operating licences: we put together complete files that get approved the first time. - Assistance with B / C / G / L permits - Sector-specific authorisations and operating licences - Complete application files prepared - Follow-up with the OCPM and cantonal authorities Talk to an expert Free quote No obligation ![ATT](https://www.helvate.ch/storage/assurances/sigles/helvate-assurance-att.svg) ## Certificates & official extracts Commercial Register extracts, tax and social security certificates, salary certificates: **Helvate** obtains your official documents quickly and archives them in your client area. - Commercial Register extracts - Tax and AVS certificates - Salary certificates - Fast turnaround within 48h Talk to an expert Free quote No obligation ![COR](https://www.helvate.ch/storage/assurances/sigles/helvate-assurance-cor.svg) ## Administrative correspondence Tax office, AVS, debt collection office, residents' registration office: we handle your administrative correspondence on your behalf, with the right forms, the right deadlines and an update at every step. - Tax office, AVS, debt collection office, residents' registration office - Responses drafted and deadlines met - Status update at every step - Power of attorney prepared together Talk to an expert Free quote No obligation ![REG](https://www.helvate.ch/storage/assurances/sigles/helvate-assurance-reg.svg) ## Registers & up-to-date records UID number, Commercial Register, internal amendments: your official data stays consistent across every register, all year round, with monitoring and automatic reminders. - UID number and registrations - Amendments and updates to the Commercial Register - Consistency across all registers - Automatic monitoring and reminders Talk to an expert Have any questions ?## FAQ - Administrative formalities What formalities can you take care of? Helvate takes care of numerous administrative procedures in Switzerland: AVS affiliations, VAT registration, permits and authorisations, official certificates, as well as correspondence with tax authorities and the relevant offices. We coordinate every step carefully and refer you to the appropriate specialist whenever a request falls outside our scope. How are formalities billed? Helvate offers pricing tailored to your needs: per service for one-off procedures, or a flat package for ongoing support. Specialist consultations, particularly on legal or tax matters, are billed at CHF 165.-/hour excl. VAT. A clear quote is always provided before any work begins, for full cost transparency. Can you act on my behalf with the authorities? Yes. On the basis of a duly issued power of attorney, Helvate can carry out certain formalities and liaise directly with the relevant authorities on your behalf. We follow your file closely and keep you informed at every step, for clear, structured management without unnecessary hassle. Do you work with authorities in every canton? Yes. Helvate supports you with administrative formalities throughout Switzerland. Based in Geneva, we work directly across French-speaking Switzerland and rely on a network of local partners. We handle procedures with cantonal and federal authorities according to their nature: taxation, AVS, VAT, Commercial Register, permits and authorisations, certificates or formalities related to your business. Federal-level procedures, such as VAT, the UID number or certain AVS formalities, can generally be coordinated remotely regardless of the canton. For cantonal procedures, we identify the right contact and coordinate the necessary exchanges. How long does it take to process my request? Routine formalities are taken in hand within 48 working hours. Their processing time then depends on the relevant authority and the nature of the file. Helvate follows up every formality through to completion and keeps you informed of its progress at every step. What happens if I miss an administrative deadline? The consequences of a missed deadline depend on the procedure concerned: a late VAT return can result in default interest, a missed permit renewal can jeopardise your residence or work status, and certain procedures with the Commercial Register or the AVS can lead to reminders, administrative fines or even more serious administrative complications that are harder to resolve after the fact. In most cases, the situation can still be regularised, but this generally costs more time, and sometimes more money, than handling it within the set deadlines. Helvate proactively monitors your deadlines and alerts you well in advance to avoid any risk of missing them, whatever the nature of your procedure. 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