Is Holvi available for business in Austria?

By Morten Andersen, cofounder of Business Bank Index
Reviewed by Fredrik Filipsson · Last reviewed 15 January 2026
Availability

Holvi for business in Austria: Available

Key eligibility
A business registered in Austria, including sole traders, freelancers and many company forms, with an account holder resident in the European Economic Area
Non resident position
Account holders generally must live within the EEA, the UK or Switzerland. For sole traders, freelancers and associations, the administrator must live in the country where the business is registered, here Austria
Local currency support
Euro account with a Finnish IBAN, plus accounts and SWIFT transfers in 18 currencies directly within Holvi
Headline monthly fee
Free Holvi Flex plan at EUR 0 per month, with paid plans from EUR 9 per month plus VAT for Lite, EUR 15 for Pro and EUR 69 for Business, with yearly discounts
Availability and fees as of 15 January 2026Last reviewed 15 January 2026

General information, not financial, legal, or tax advice. Verify current terms and eligibility with the provider before applying.

As of 15 January 2026, Holvi serves business customers in Austria. Holvi runs a dedicated Austria service offering a euro business account, a Mastercard, invoicing and bookkeeping to the self employed and small companies registered in Austria. The account holder generally needs to live in the European Economic Area. The steps below cover how to open one.

Does Holvi serve business customers in Austria?

Yes. Holvi is a Finnish business banking provider, regulated by the Financial Supervisory Authority of Finland as an authorised payment institution, and it operates a dedicated Austria service at holvi.com/at-en. It offers a euro business account with a Finnish IBAN, a Business Mastercard, virtual cards, invoicing, receipt scanning, a real time VAT balance and bookkeeping tools, aimed at the self employed, freelancers and small companies such as a GmbH. Holvi has run a branch in Berlin since 2019 and serves Finland, Germany and Austria. A business registered in Austria, with an account holder resident in the European Economic Area, can open a Holvi account. As of 15 January 2026.

Eligibility for businesses in Austria

Holvi accepts sole traders, freelancers and many company forms registered in Austria. Across its markets, account holders generally need to live within the EEA, the UK or Switzerland, and for sole traders, freelancers and associations the administrator must live in the country where the business is registered, which for these pages means Austria. Onboarding is completed online with identity verification and business details. Eligibility by legal form and residence can change, so confirm your situation with Holvi. Verify with the provider

What it costs locally

Holvi advertises a free Flex plan at EUR 0 per month with no monthly account fee, charging EUR 0.25 per SEPA transfer. Paid plans are billed monthly with yearly discounts: Lite at EUR 9 per month plus VAT, Pro at EUR 15 and Business at EUR 69, each plus VAT, with included SEPA transfers, additional IBANs and more cards as the plan rises. A monthly inactivity fee of EUR 4.50 applies if no SEPA or card transactions are made for over 30 days, taking effect 12 months after opening for new customers. Card payments in foreign currencies and SWIFT transfers carry small fees. Confirm the plan and fees that apply to your business. As of 15 January 2026

What local users report

Holvi positions itself for the self employed and small businesses and reports strong Trustpilot ratings, with users valuing the combined account, invoicing and bookkeeping and the real time VAT view. Founded in Helsinki in 2011, it has more than ten years of operating history. As with any provider, some users mention the inactivity fee and the move to subscription plans, so review the price list for your usage. Austrian sole traders and small companies use it as a digital alternative to a traditional business account. As of 15 January 2026.

How to open Holvi for business in Austria

  1. Confirm your Austria registered business uses a legal form Holvi accepts and that the account holder lives in the European Economic Area.
  2. Choose a Holvi plan, from the free Flex plan upward, and start the online application with your business and identity details.
  3. Complete the online verification, then activate your euro account, Finnish IBAN and Business Mastercard, and start using invoicing and bookkeeping.
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Questions about Holvi in Austria

Is Holvi available for business in Austria?
Yes. As of 15 January 2026 Holvi operates a dedicated Austria service offering a euro business account, a Business Mastercard, invoicing and bookkeeping to the self employed and small companies registered in Austria, with the account holder generally resident in the European Economic Area. Confirm your eligibility with the provider. This is general information, not advice.
Who can open a Holvi account in Austria?
Holvi accepts sole traders, freelancers and many company forms registered in Austria. Account holders generally need to live within the EEA, the UK or Switzerland, and for sole traders, freelancers and associations the administrator must live in Austria, as of 15 January 2026. Verify your situation with the provider.
How much does Holvi cost in Austria?
Holvi offers a free Flex plan at EUR 0 per month with EUR 0.25 per SEPA transfer, and paid plans from EUR 9 per month plus VAT for Lite, EUR 15 for Pro and EUR 69 for Business, with yearly discounts, as of 15 January 2026. An inactivity fee of EUR 4.50 per month can apply. Confirm current pricing with the provider.
Does Holvi support the euro and other currencies in Austria?
Yes. Holvi provides a euro business account with a Finnish IBAN and, on its current plans, accounts and SWIFT transfers in 18 currencies directly within Holvi, as of 15 January 2026. Foreign currency conversion and SWIFT fees apply. Confirm the current terms with the provider.

Availability, fees, and eligibility change. This page was last reviewed on 15 January 2026. Confirm the current position with Holvi before applying.

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