Company formation and business registration are the first steps in creating and developing any professional venture. At our accounting office, we provide comprehensive services for the smooth establishment of your business. With our guidance, you can fully understand all the legal and tax steps required in order to start successfully.
Company Formation
Our services include:
Tax planning for the selection of the most appropriate legal form of company, the minimization of financial risk, and the avoidance of excessive taxation
Based on your capabilities and needs, we design the most suitable and advantageous legal form for your company, with the aim of ensuring its profitability and long-term sustainability.
Formation of a domestic or foreign company (partnership or capital company)
General Partnership (OE) / Limited Partnership (EE)
Limited Liability Company (EPE) / Private Company (IKE) / Société Anonyme (AE)
Start-up
Short-Term Rental
Company formation through the One-Stop Service
Handling the company formation process with the Chamber of Commerce, G.E.MI., the Tax Office, EFKA (former IKA), etc.
Registration of members with EFKA (former OAEE, TSMEDE, etc.)
Administrative support for the payment of the company’s share capital
Drafting or review of agreements and contracts
Royalties and Know-How rights and fees
Preparation of Board of Directors and General Meeting minutes
Publication of financial statements and submission to G.E.MI.
Application filing and document collection from the Courts of First Instance of Athens and Piraeus
Drafting of real estate lease agreements
Amendments, acquisitions, mergers and business closures
We undertake all types of changes to your company’s legal and operational status, regardless of its legal form.
Drafting of amendment articles of association, where required, and submission to G.E.MI., the Court of First Instance and the Tax Office
We amend the company’s articles of association and undertake their submission to the competent authorities.
Our team consists of experienced accountants, tax advisors and business consultants who are ready to guide you and design the financial business plan for your company, whether in Greece or abroad.
Company Formation & Business Registration
Find professional support in Greece for choosing the right company structure, preparing the registration file, coordinating tax and VAT onboarding and setting up the accounting compliance framework after formation. N.KOLYDAS I.K.E. supports foreign founders, EU and non-EU companies, international groups and professional advisors with Greek company setup, branch registration, VAT review, bank account file preparation and ongoing compliance.
Open Your Business in Greece
We do not only assist with the formation act. We help foreign founders and companies choose the right Greek structure, prepare the registration file, coordinate tax and VAT onboarding and organise the first compliance steps after setup.
Greek IKE Formation
Formation of a Greek private company for foreign founders and international businesses.
Branch Registration
Greek branch setup for EU and non-EU foreign companies entering Greece.
Subsidiary Formation
Support for foreign parent companies that want to establish a Greek subsidiary.
Greek Tax ID / AFM
Greek tax registration review for foreign companies, founders and business structures.
VAT & Tax Registration
Greek tax registration, VAT review, VIES assessment and compliance preparation.
Bank Account Preparation
KYC file preparation and coordination for Greek corporate banking procedures.
Choose the Right Greek Setup Route Before Registration Starts
Before starting the registration process, we review whether the foreign client needs a Greek company, a branch, a subsidiary or a more limited tax / VAT registration route. The correct structure affects documents, timing, banking preparation, VAT, payroll and ongoing compliance.
This service is suitable for foreign founders, EU companies expanding into Greece, non-EU companies entering the Greek market, international groups setting up a Greek subsidiary, foreign companies considering a Greek branch and advisors that need a Greek execution partner.
Explore Market Entry in GreeceHow the Process Works
The working logic is simple: structure first, registration second, tax and VAT onboarding third, and accounting compliance after setup.
Initial Review
We review the founder profile, activity, structure and Greek market-entry needs.
Structure Selection
We identify whether IKE, branch, subsidiary, AFM or VAT route fits the case.
Document Checklist
We define the required corporate, shareholder, director and representative documents.
Registration
We coordinate the formation or business registration route for the Greek presence.
Tax & VAT Setup
We support Greek tax registration, VAT review, VIES assessment and onboarding.
Compliance Launch
We continue with bookkeeping, VAT, myDATA, payroll and recurring reporting.
Required Documents
The final document list depends on the company type, country of origin, legal form, beneficial ownership structure and selected Greek registration route. A significant part of the preparation and coordination can usually be handled remotely through digital document exchange, online meetings and structured checklists.
EU Companies / Founders
- Identification documents
- Proof of address where required
- Corporate certificates where a company shareholder exists
- Director and representative details
Non-EU Companies / Founders
- Corporate documents from the foreign jurisdiction
- Apostille or legalisation review where required
- Translation and authorisation coordination
- UBO and tax representative review where applicable
Business Registration Flow
Formation is handled as a structured sequence: document collection, registration, tax onboarding and practical readiness for accounting, VAT, banking and operations.
Accounting & Tax Compliance After Formation
Formation is only the first step. After registration, the new Greek structure needs proper tax onboarding, VAT assessment, bookkeeping, myDATA monitoring, payroll setup where applicable and ongoing compliance management.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a foreign founder open a company in Greece?
Yes. A foreign founder may form a Greek company, register a branch or use another suitable structure depending on the business plan, documentation and tax position.
Can the company formation process be coordinated remotely?
A significant part of the preparation and coordination can usually be handled remotely. Physical presence, certified signatures, legalisation, apostille or bank procedures may still be required depending on the case.
Do you support both EU and non-EU founders?
Yes. We support EU and non-EU founders and companies. Non-EU cases may require additional document legalisation, translation or tax representative review.
Is a Greek company always the correct route?
No. Before starting the registration process, we review whether the client needs a Greek company, a branch, a subsidiary or a more limited Greek tax / VAT registration route.
Can you help with VAT and tax registration after setup?
Yes. We support Greek tax registration, VAT review, VIES assessment and the practical compliance onboarding that follows the registration of the business.
Can you help with a Greek company bank account?
We prepare and coordinate the bank account opening file and KYC documentation. Final approval remains subject to the bank’s internal KYC, compliance and risk review.
Do you provide accounting services after the company is formed?
Yes. We can continue with bookkeeping, VAT compliance, myDATA monitoring, payroll support and annual tax reporting in Greece.
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.
- Support for EU and non-EU foreign companies.
- Remote onboarding and digital communication process.
- Permanent legal cooperation for corporate and procedural support.
- Specialized support for foreign companies, branches, subsidiaries and non-residents.
Ready to Start Your Business in Greece?
Speak with an accountant in Greece for company formation, branch registration, VAT setup, bank account preparation and ongoing compliance.