We assist foreign individuals and foreign companies in obtaining a Greek tax ID number (AFM) for use in Greece. A Greek tax ID may be required for property transactions, company participation, business setup and other tax-related procedures. Our office handles the process with accuracy and provides guidance on the documents and practical steps required for successful registration.
Get a Greek Tax ID Number Before the Company Setup Starts
Find professional AFM support for foreign shareholders, directors, founders and representatives involved in Greek company formation or business activity in Greece.
A Greek Tax ID number, known as AFM, is often part of the practical setup route when a foreign person or foreign company participates in a Greek business structure.
Foreign Shareholders and Directors Often Need Tax Identification Before Filings Move Forward
When a foreign shareholder, director or authorised representative is involved in a Greek company setup, a Greek tax registration route may need to be reviewed before incorporation, VAT registration, banking or accounting onboarding can proceed.
The timing depends on the role of the person, the structure, the documents and the intended Greek activity.
Check Whether AFM Should Be Reviewed First
Use this quick checker to understand whether Greek tax ID registration should be discussed before the company formation or onboarding process continues.
AFM Route Checker
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For foreign shareholders or directors, Greek tax ID requirements should usually be checked before the setup file proceeds.
Submit Your CaseGreek AFM Support Connected With Company Formation
AFM registration should be connected with the wider company setup route, not treated as an isolated step.
Role Review
We review whether the foreign person's role may require Greek tax identification before the setup continues.
Document Mapping
We help identify the practical information and documents that may be needed for the AFM route.
Setup Connection
We connect AFM needs with company formation, VAT registration, banking/KYC and accounting onboarding.
AFM, VAT, Banking and Accounting Should Be Planned Together
A Greek tax ID may affect the next steps of the setup route: company documents, VAT registration, bank file preparation, accounting registration and ongoing compliance.
Planning these steps together can reduce delays and help the foreign-owned company start operations more smoothly.
Who Usually Searches for This Service?
This page is designed for foreign founders, shareholders, directors and advisors who need a Greek AFM before or during a Greek company setup project.
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Greek Tax ID Registration FAQ
What is a Greek AFM?
AFM is the Greek tax identification number used in tax and administrative procedures in Greece.
Does every foreign shareholder need AFM?
Not every case is identical. The need should be reviewed based on role, structure and the procedure being followed.
Should AFM be checked before company formation?
Yes, it is often practical to review AFM needs before company filings, VAT, banking and accounting onboarding.
Can this be connected with company setup?
Yes. AFM support should be coordinated with company formation, VAT, banking/KYC and accounting setup.
Need a Greek Tax ID for a Shareholder, Director or Founder?
Send us the case and we will review how the AFM route connects with the company setup, VAT, banking and accounting steps in Greece.