One Stop Shop Company Formation in Greece
Forming a company through the Greek One Stop Shop can be fast, but the correct preparation matters. N. KOLYDAS I.K.E. supports foreign founders, shareholders, directors and companies with the tax, accounting and procedural steps required before, during and after the e-YMS company formation process.
This page refers to the Greek One Stop Shop / e-YMS procedure for company formation. It is different from the EU VAT One Stop Shop scheme for cross-border VAT and e-commerce.
Formation
Gateway e-YMS GEMI AFM EFKA VAT myDATA
One procedure, many compliance consequences.
The formation certificate is only the first result. The real work is making sure the new company is ready for VAT, accounting books, myDATA, payroll, UBO, banking and tax compliance.
The One Stop Shop is digital. The preparation is strategic.
The Greek e-YMS / One Stop Shop procedure can simplify company formation, but the founder still needs the correct structure, tax registration sequence, activity codes, VAT position, accounting launch and first compliance plan.
Company formation is not only a platform submission.
A business can be formed through the One Stop Shop procedure, but the company must also be able to operate correctly. That means choosing the right legal form, preparing the founders’ tax IDs, confirming representation, selecting activity codes, reviewing VAT, setting up bookkeeping, preparing myDATA and understanding the first tax deadlines.
One Stop Shop support for Greek company formation
We help entrepreneurs, foreign founders and companies prepare the practical tax and accounting environment before and after company formation in Greece.
One Stop Shop is not the same as VAT OSS.
This service concerns company formation through e-YMS / One Stop Shop. VAT OSS is a different EU VAT scheme for cross-border B2C transactions and e-commerce cases.
Remote coordination
Where the case allows it, we can coordinate document collection, tax ID steps, formation preparation, post-formation accounting and initial compliance remotely.
What we can support before, during and after company formation.
The exact scope depends on whether the founders are Greek residents, foreign individuals, foreign companies, EU shareholders, third-country shareholders or a more complex ownership structure.
Pre-formation review
We review the intended activity, founders, legal form, ownership and first tax implications.
- Business activity review
- Legal form direction
- Founder readiness check
- Initial tax route
e-YMS formation coordination
We coordinate the practical steps needed for the Greek One Stop Shop company formation process.
- Name and activity review
- Articles of association support
- Founder acceptance steps
- Formation certificate follow-up
Tax and accounting launch
We support the first tax and accounting steps after the company has been formed.
- KAD and tax registration review
- VAT position check
- myDATA readiness
- First accounting workflow
Post-formation compliance
We help the company become operationally ready after registration.
- UBO registration support
- Bank file preparation
- Payroll setup where required
- Monthly accounting plan
The low official e-YMS cost is not the full setup cost.
The official digital procedure may have a low state fee, but professional support may be needed for founder review, foreign documents, tax ID, VAT, myDATA, UBO, banking, payroll and accounting launch. These are separate professional services and should be scoped before the case starts.
A practical route from initial review to operating readiness.
The One Stop Shop result is the formation certificate. Our work is to help the company reach that point correctly and then operate with a clean tax, accounting and compliance framework.
Case review
We identify the founder profile, business activity, legal form, tax exposure and whether e-YMS is suitable.
Founder readiness
We check Greek AFM needs, Taxisnet access, foreign documents and representation issues.
Formation preparation
We prepare the practical company setup route: name, address, KAD, capital, management and articles.
Registration follow-up
We follow the formation result and coordinate the first steps after GEMI, AFM and tax registration.
Compliance launch
We organise VAT, myDATA, accounting books, UBO, bank file, payroll and first tax deadlines.
Foreign participation makes the One Stop Shop route more sensitive.
When foreign individuals or foreign companies participate in the new Greek company, the process should be reviewed before submission. The issue is not only formation. It is document acceptance, Greek tax ID, representation, UBO, banking and post-formation tax compliance.
Greek tax ID needs
Foreign shareholders, directors or representatives may need Greek AFM before or shortly after the formation route.
- Foreign individual AFM
- Director AFM review
- Representative tax status
- Taxisnet access checks
Foreign company documents
Where the shareholder is a foreign company, the parent company file must be reviewed carefully.
- Corporate registry extract
- Representation certificate
- Board or shareholder resolution
- Translation / legalisation alerts
Beneficial ownership
The ownership chain should be mapped early, especially where a foreign company or holding structure is involved.
- UBO mapping
- Ownership chain
- Corporate layers
- Banking KYC support
Banking preparation
Opening a bank account is a separate practical process and should not be treated as automatic.
- KYC file
- Business rationale
- Source of funds
- Director and UBO documents
Foreign companies may need a route review before One Stop Shop submission.
A Greek company with a foreign corporate shareholder can require additional document review, legalisation, UBO mapping and tax planning. For non-EU or third-country shareholders, the file should be assessed before work begins.
Starting fees connected with One Stop Shop company formation support.
The final fee depends on the legal form, founder profile, foreign documents, tax ID needs, shareholder structure, UBO complexity, VAT status, payroll needs, bank requirements and ongoing accounting scope.
Company Formation in Greece
From €800 + VATSupport for foreign entrepreneurs and shareholders setting up a Greek company with tax and accounting planning.
- Formation route review
- Activity and tax setup direction
- First compliance steps
Greek IKE Company Formation
From €600 + VATFormation support for a Greek Private Company, including first tax and accounting steps.
- IKE setup route
- Founder and manager checks
- Post-formation guidance
Greek Tax ID for Foreign Shareholders & Directors
From €180 + VATSupport for foreign persons who need Greek AFM for formation, representation or tax procedures.
- AFM support
- Foreign person review
- Tax registration direction
Initial Implementation Roadmap
From €250 + VATA practical first-step plan covering registrations, documents, VAT, payroll, accounting and obligations.
- Registration sequence
- Document and tax map
- Next-step plan
Not included unless separately agreed.
Government fees, GEMI fees, notarial fees, official translations, Apostille, consular legalisation, legal opinions, special legal drafting, bank account approval, payroll processing, transfer pricing and ongoing monthly accounting are separate unless expressly included in the agreed scope.
Find the correct formation route before starting the application.
Select the closest case. The result gives a practical direction, not a final legal or tax opinion. Final advice depends on documents, founder profile, legal form, VAT, payroll and banking needs.
Prepare the e-YMS route and the first tax compliance steps.
This route is usually suitable for a standard Greek IKE formation where the founders can proceed digitally and the company needs immediate tax, accounting and myDATA readiness after formation.
- Review name, address, capital, activity and management structure.
- Prepare the One Stop Shop formation route.
- Map VAT and accounting obligations after formation.
- Set the first monthly compliance workflow.
Start with Greek tax ID and founder readiness.
Foreign founders may need Greek AFM, Taxisnet coordination, document review and a clear management structure before the formation route can be implemented safely.
- Check who needs Greek AFM.
- Review passport and tax registration documents.
- Confirm manager and shareholder roles.
- Connect formation with VAT, myDATA and accounting setup.
Review parent company documents before formation.
If the shareholder is a foreign company, the case needs corporate document review, representation check, UBO mapping, possible legalisation and tax planning before the Greek company is formed.
- Review parent company registry documents.
- Check signing authority and corporate decision requirements.
- Map UBO and AML/KYC issues.
- Assess whether subsidiary, branch or VAT registration is the correct route.
Formation must connect with VAT, payroll, banking and accounting.
A company that will trade, invoice, hire employees or open a bank account needs a practical launch plan, not only a formation certificate.
- Review VAT registration and invoicing flow.
- Prepare myDATA and bookkeeping workflow.
- Assess payroll setup and employer obligations.
- Prepare bank file and UBO support where needed.
Compare company, branch, VAT-only and payroll routes before filing.
Where the structure is not clear, a market entry review should come before the One Stop Shop route. This is especially important for foreign companies, non-EU structures and payroll or VAT-only cases.
- Compare Greek company, branch and VAT registration.
- Review permanent establishment risk.
- Map payroll, VAT, accounting and banking needs.
- Prepare implementation roadmap before filing.
What our One Stop Shop support can include.
The final deliverables depend on the founder profile, legal form, documents, tax position and the company’s first operating needs.
Formation readiness review
Review of structure, founders, activity, legal form and suitability of the One Stop Shop route.
- Legal form direction
- Founder readiness check
- Company name and activity review
- Formation sequence guidance
Foreign founder support
Support for foreign shareholders, directors and corporate shareholders involved in the formation.
- Greek AFM direction
- Foreign document review
- Representation and UBO alerts
- Translation/legalisation coordination where needed
Tax and VAT launch
Initial support for the tax position of the newly formed company.
- KAD review
- VAT assessment
- myDATA readiness
- First filing calendar
Post-formation compliance
Practical support after the formation certificate has been issued.
- UBO registration support
- Bank file preparation where agreed
- Payroll setup where required
- Monthly accounting proposal
Why choose N. KOLYDAS I.K.E. for One Stop Shop company formation support?
We do not treat company formation as an isolated platform submission. We connect the formation process with tax registration, VAT, myDATA, payroll, UBO, banking, accounting and the first months of compliance.
Formation plus tax planning
We review the tax and accounting implications before the company is formed.
Foreign founder experience
We support foreign shareholders, directors, non-residents and foreign corporate structures.
Legal coordination where needed
Legal support can be coordinated for documents, powers of attorney, special clauses or complex structures.
Ongoing accounting team
After formation, our office can support monthly bookkeeping, VAT, myDATA, payroll and annual tax compliance.
Typical One Stop Shop company formation cases.
Open the relevant scenario below to see what should usually be checked before the formation process starts.
A founder wants to create a Greek IKE through the One Stop Shop.
We review activity, company name, registered address, management, capital, KAD, VAT position, myDATA readiness and first accounting obligations before the company starts issuing invoices.
A foreign shareholder or director is involved.
We review Greek AFM needs, Taxisnet access, identification documents, tax representation issues, management role and how the foreign person will participate in the company.
A foreign company wants to become the shareholder of the Greek company.
We review parent company documents, signing authority, corporate approvals, UBO chain, foreign document legalisation, bank file requirements and whether subsidiary or branch is the better route.
The new company will employ staff.
We connect formation with payroll setup, employer obligations, EFKA, employment reporting, payroll accounting and the first monthly compliance calendar.
The new company needs VAT, EU transactions or myDATA support.
We review VAT status, intra-EU transactions, VIES, invoice flow, electronic invoicing, myDATA classifications and monthly VAT filing obligations before the company starts trading.
Questions about One Stop Shop company formation in Greece.
These questions usually determine whether the case is a standard e-YMS formation or a more complex company formation route requiring foreign document review, tax ID support, UBO mapping or post-formation compliance planning.
What is the Greek One Stop Shop for company formation?
It is the Greek digital route for setting up certain company forms through the e-YMS platform. The procedure can connect company formation with registry and tax registration steps, but professional preparation may still be needed before and after the platform process.
Is One Stop Shop the same as VAT OSS?
No. The One Stop Shop described on this page concerns company formation through e-YMS. VAT OSS is a separate EU VAT scheme for cross-border B2C transactions and e-commerce.
Can foreigners form a company through the One Stop Shop?
Foreign participation may be possible, but the case must be reviewed. Foreign shareholders, directors, representatives or corporate shareholders may need Greek tax ID, document review, translations, legalisation, UBO mapping and tax registration planning.
Is the official e-YMS fee the full company formation cost?
No. The official procedure fee is separate from professional fees, tax support, legal coordination, foreign document handling, bank file preparation, translations, Apostille, UBO support, payroll setup and monthly accounting.
What happens after the company is formed?
After formation, the company should organise accounting books, VAT status, myDATA, electronic invoicing, tax deadlines, UBO registration, bank account preparation and payroll setup where applicable.
Can you support the company after formation?
Yes. N. KOLYDAS I.K.E. can support monthly accounting, VAT returns, myDATA, payroll, annual tax compliance, management reporting and ongoing tax advisory for companies operating in Greece.
Do I need legal support?
Standard formation cases may not require extensive legal work. More complex cases, foreign corporate shareholders, powers of attorney, special articles, shareholder agreements or third-country structures may require legal coordination or legal drafting.
How do I know whether One Stop Shop is the right route?
The safest approach is to review the founder profile, documents, business activity, legal form, VAT needs, payroll plans and foreign participation before starting the application. In some cases, branch registration, subsidiary planning or VAT-only registration may be more appropriate.
Prepare your One Stop Shop company formation in Greece with tax and accounting support from the beginning.
Send us the facts of your case. We will review the founder profile, legal form, foreign documents, tax ID needs, VAT position, accounting launch, UBO obligations, banking preparation and next steps required before or after the One Stop Shop process.