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Start a Business in Greece
Find an accountant in Greece to help you set up a company, choose the correct business structure, register with the Greek authorities, obtain a Greek Tax ID, review VAT requirements, prepare the bank account file and organise accounting compliance from the first day. N.KOLYDAS I.K.E. supports foreign founders, EU and non-EU companies, international advisors and cross-border business projects entering the Greek market.
Find an Accountant for Company Formation and Business Registration in Greece
Setting up a business in Greece requires accounting, tax and procedural planning before the registration starts. The right accountant should help you understand the structure, tax position, VAT exposure, bank account preparation, document requirements and ongoing compliance obligations that follow after incorporation.
Company Formation
Set up a Greek company with business registration, structure review and post-formation compliance planning.
Greek IKE Formation
Set up a Greek Private Company for foreign founders, investors and international business projects.
Greek Subsidiary
Set up a separate Greek company owned by a foreign parent company.
Branch Registration
Register a Greek branch where a foreign company needs local presence in Greece.
Greek Tax ID / AFM
Obtain Greek tax registration support for foreign companies, founders and non-resident shareholders.
VAT Registration
Review Greek VAT registration, VIES, invoicing requirements and transaction flows.
Why Foreign Founders Choose Greece
Greece offers access to the EU market, opportunities in tourism, real estate, construction, services, technology and international trade. To start correctly, a foreign founder needs a structured route: legal form, tax registration, VAT review, accounting setup, bank account preparation and ongoing compliance.
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Set up a business inside the European Union.
22% Corporate Tax
Standard corporate income tax rate for Greek companies.
5% Dividend Tax
Domestic dividend withholding tax reference.
Parent Company Planning
Possible dividend relief routes subject to conditions and case review.
Banking Preparation
KYC file support for foreign-owned Greek companies.
Ongoing Compliance
Bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, myDATA and annual tax support.
Find the Right Structure Before You Set Up the Company
The correct starting point is not simply to form any company. A foreign founder should review whether the business should operate through a Greek IKE, a subsidiary, a branch, VAT registration, permanent establishment review or a staged market-entry route.
We review the commercial model, ownership, management, tax exposure, VAT position, banking needs and compliance obligations before the company setup process begins.
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We use a structured workflow so foreign founders and advisors can understand the sequence, documents, tax decisions and compliance obligations before the business becomes operational.
Structure Review
Review business activity, ownership, tax exposure and the correct Greek setup route.
Document Checklist
Prepare corporate, personal, authorisation, address and legalisation requirements.
Business Registration
Support company formation, Greek IKE setup, subsidiary setup or branch registration.
Tax Onboarding
Coordinate Greek Tax ID, VAT, VIES and tax authority procedures where required.
Bank Preparation
Prepare and coordinate the Greek bank account opening file, subject to bank review.
Ongoing Compliance
Support bookkeeping, VAT, myDATA, payroll, annual tax and recurring obligations.
What You Need Before Setting Up the Company
The setup file depends on the founders, country of origin, legal form, activity and banking requirements. EU and non-EU founders may face different certification, legalisation and KYC requirements.
Formation File
- Founder and shareholder details
- Director or manager information
- Company name, purpose and registered office
- Articles, authorisations and corporate documents
Tax & Banking File
- Greek Tax ID / AFM review
- VAT and VIES assessment
- UBO and bank KYC documentation
- Accounting, payroll and reporting setup
Company Setup Data Flow
A business setup project becomes efficient when founder documents, registration, tax onboarding, banking preparation and compliance activation move as one controlled route.
Starting the Business Is Only the First Step
After the company is registered, the business usually needs bookkeeping, VAT compliance, myDATA monitoring, payroll support, bank documentation, annual tax filing, financial statement support and recurring procedural follow-up.
N.KOLYDAS I.K.E. can continue as the Greek accounting and tax desk after the setup is completed, especially for foreign-owned companies and international advisors that need local execution in Greece.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can an accountant help me set up a company in Greece?
Yes. An accountant can support structure review, tax registration, VAT assessment, bookkeeping setup, payroll planning, document coordination and ongoing compliance after company formation.
Can a foreign founder start a business in Greece?
Yes. Foreign founders can generally start a business in Greece, subject to the correct legal structure, documentation, identification, business registration and tax onboarding process.
Do you support both EU and non-EU founders?
Yes. We support EU and non-EU founders, foreign parent companies and international advisors. The document review, legalisation requirements and banking process may differ depending on the jurisdiction.
Which structure is usually used to start a business in Greece?
The correct structure depends on the case. Common routes include a Greek IKE, a Greek subsidiary, a branch of a foreign company or a more limited registration route depending on activity and tax exposure.
Can the process be coordinated remotely?
Many steps can be coordinated remotely through digital document exchange, online meetings and structured checklists. Certain steps may still require certified documents, legalisation, signatures or bank-specific procedures.
Do you help with the Greek company bank account?
We prepare and coordinate the Greek bank account opening file. Final approval remains subject to the bank’s internal KYC, compliance and risk review.
Why Work With N.KOLYDAS I.K.E.
- 26 years of experience in accounting and tax services.
- Team of 13 accountants supporting Greek business compliance.
- Experience with foreign-owned companies, branches, subsidiaries and Greek IKE structures.
- Support for GEMI, AFM, VAT, UBO, bank account preparation and recurring reporting.
- Remote onboarding and structured digital coordination.
- Permanent legal cooperation for corporate and procedural support.
Find an Accountant to Set Up Your Company in Greece
Work with N.KOLYDAS I.K.E. for structure review, company formation, Greek Tax ID, VAT onboarding, bank account preparation, bookkeeping, payroll and ongoing compliance support in Greece.