Find Business Setup, Tax and Accounting Services in Greece
Find professional services in Greece for foreign companies that want to enter, operate, register, hire, invoice, open a bank file or maintain compliance in the Greek market.
N. KOLYDAS I.K.E. supports foreign companies, EU and non-EU shareholders, branches, subsidiaries, directors, representatives and investors with market entry, Greek AFM, UBO, AML/KYC, bank file preparation, branch registration, Greek IKE formation, VAT, payroll and recurring accounting compliance.
International Business Entry Pricing Desk
GRCategories appear first in a horizontal grid, up to four per row.
Each category includes clear subcategories with service groups.
Each service shows the analysis on the left and the fee on the right.
Final fees depend on documents, jurisdiction, UBO chain and complexity.
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The structure below is designed for foreign companies entering Greece. Categories appear first, in a clean horizontal layout with up to four categories per row.
Market Entry & Business Setup
Assessment, roadmap, branch vs subsidiary and implementation planning.
02AFM / Tax ID
Greek AFM for EU and non-EU citizens, TaxisNet and tax representative support.
03UBO / AML / KYC / Banking
UBO registration, ownership chain, AML/KYC, KYB and bank file preparation.
04Branch & Greek IKE Formation
Branch registration, Greek IKE formation and foreign corporate shareholder structures.
05VAT / OSS / Fiscal Representation
VAT registration, OSS, VAT treatment review and monthly VAT compliance.
06Payroll & Employees in Greece
Payroll setup, monthly payroll, foreign employer support and employee tax exposure.
07Monthly Accounting & Compliance
Accounting for Greek companies, foreign-owned companies, branches and digital reporting.
08Sector Services & Advisory Reviews
Real estate, Airbnb, travel agencies, construction, PE review and tax advisory.
Planning services before a foreign company enters Greece.
Use this category before choosing branch registration, Greek IKE, VAT registration, payroll setup or limited activity in Greece.
Subcategory A
Initial Market Entry & Structure Planning
For foreign companies that need a first professional route before implementation.
Initial Market Entry Consultation
Best for foreign companies that need a first professional discussion before choosing an entry route in Greece.
- Focused discussion on the intended Greek activity.
- Initial identification of possible entry routes.
- Practical guidance on documents and next steps.
This is a consultation service. It does not include written memo, filings or implementation.
Exclusions and scope limitations
Market Entry Assessment
Best for foreign companies comparing branch, subsidiary, VAT-only registration, payroll or limited activity in Greece.
- Review of intended Greek activity and business model.
- Initial comparison of branch, subsidiary, VAT and payroll routes.
- Identification of tax, VAT, payroll and compliance exposure.
Final fee depends on activity, countries involved, documents, deadlines and required written analysis.
Exclusions and scope limitations
Written Market Entry Roadmap
Best for companies that need a written implementation plan before entering the Greek market.
- Written outline of recommended route and next steps.
- Tax, VAT, payroll and registration points to consider.
- Implementation sequence and document map.
Suitable for pre-entry planning. It is not a binding legal or tax ruling.
Exclusions and scope limitations
Greek AFM services for foreign shareholders, directors and representatives.
These services are relevant before company formation, branch registration, property investment, banking or Greek tax representation.
Subcategory A
Greek AFM / Tax ID for Foreign Individuals
For EU and non-EU individuals who need a Greek tax number for business or investment activity.
Greek AFM for European Citizen
Best for EU citizens who need Greek AFM for company, shareholder, director, property or bank-related procedures.
- Document checklist and AFM route review.
- Coordination for Greek tax ID registration.
- Guidance on TaxisNet or representation requirements.
Fee assumes complete documents and a standard EU identification route.
Exclusions and scope limitations
Greek AFM for Non-European Citizen
Best for non-EU individuals who need Greek AFM for company formation, shareholder participation or representation in Greece.
- Identification and document checklist.
- AFM registration coordination.
- Review of tax representative or authorisation needs.
Final fee depends on country, documents, legalisation and representation route.
Exclusions and scope limitations
Greek AFM + TaxisNet Credentials
Best for foreign individuals who need both Greek AFM and digital tax access for future procedures.
- AFM route review.
- TaxisNet credential coordination where applicable.
- Guidance on future Greek tax access use.
Digital access depends on identification and AADE procedure requirements.
Exclusions and scope limitations
Ownership, compliance and bank file preparation for foreign-owned structures.
These services are critical for foreign-owned Greek companies, Greek branches and subsidiaries with corporate shareholders or non-EU ownership chains.
Subcategory A
UBO Services
Beneficial owner registration, UBO amendments and ownership chain mapping.
UBO Initial Registration — Simple Structure
Best for simple Greek companies with direct individual shareholders and clear beneficial ownership.
- Basic beneficial owner data review.
- UBO registration coordination.
- Initial compliance guidance.
Applies to simple, direct ownership structures.
Exclusions and scope limitations
UBO Initial Registration — Corporate Shareholder Chain
Best for foreign-owned Greek companies or branches with corporate shareholders and a beneficial ownership chain.
- Initial review of shareholder structure.
- Identification of beneficial owner information.
- Ownership chain mapping and UBO registration coordination.
Additional corporate layers may be charged from €150–€250 + VAT per layer.
Exclusions and scope limitations
UBO + AML Ownership Chart
Best for foreign corporate structures that need a clear ownership chart for bank, UBO or internal compliance purposes.
- Ownership chain chart preparation.
- Basic AML/KYC notes for structure clarity.
- Document gap identification.
Final fee depends on number of entities, countries and UBO layers.
Exclusions and scope limitations
Subcategory B
AML / KYC / KYB & Bank File Preparation
Pre-bank compliance support. Final onboarding and account approval remain with the bank.
KYB Review — Foreign Corporate Shareholder
Best for foreign companies participating as shareholders in a Greek company or branch structure.
- Foreign company document review.
- Directors, shareholders and corporate status mapping.
- Identification of missing KYB documents.
Final fee increases where corporate layers or high-risk jurisdictions exist.
Exclusions and scope limitations
Bank Account Preparation — Foreign-Owned Greek Company
Best for Greek companies with foreign shareholders preparing a bank file and onboarding documentation.
- Corporate and tax document mapping.
- UBO and representative checklist.
- Bank file preparation coordination.
Bank approval, onboarding and account opening are exclusively decided by the bank.
Exclusions and scope limitations
Registration services for foreign companies establishing presence in Greece.
This category covers branch registration for EU and non-EU companies and Greek IKE formation with foreign shareholders or foreign parent companies.
Subcategory A
Branch Registration in Greece
For foreign companies that want direct registered presence in Greece.
Branch Registration — EU Company
Best for EU companies establishing a Greek branch with standard corporate documentation.
- Corporate document mapping.
- GEMI branch registration coordination.
- Initial tax and compliance route guidance.
Final fee depends on document status, representative, legalisation and tax setup needs.
Exclusions and scope limitations
Branch Registration — Non-EU / Third Country Company
Best for non-EU companies establishing a Greek branch with additional documentation and legalisation needs.
- Third-country document route mapping.
- Branch registration coordination.
- Tax, VAT and representative requirements review.
Complex legalisation files may start from €3.500 + VAT.
Exclusions and scope limitations
Subcategory B
Greek IKE / Subsidiary Formation
For foreign founders, EU parent companies and non-EU corporate shareholders.
Greek IKE Formation — Foreign Individual Shareholder
Best for one foreign individual founder setting up a Greek IKE.
- Founder structure and AFM requirement review.
- Formation route coordination.
- Initial tax, VAT and accounting setup guidance.
AFM, UBO and bank file work may be separate depending on scope.
Exclusions and scope limitations
Greek IKE with EU Corporate Sole Shareholder
Best for EU parent companies establishing a wholly owned Greek subsidiary.
- Parent company document review.
- Corporate shareholder and representative mapping.
- Formation, UBO and tax setup coordination framework.
Final fee depends on parent documents, representatives, UBO chain and legalisation.
Exclusions and scope limitations
Greek IKE with Non-EU Corporate Sole Shareholder
Best for third-country parent companies establishing a Greek subsidiary with non-EU corporate ownership.
- Non-EU parent document route review.
- UBO, representative and corporate chain mapping.
- Formation and tax setup coordination framework.
Multi-layer foreign holding structures may start from €3.000 + VAT.
Exclusions and scope limitations
Operational compliance services for companies active in Greece.
These services are relevant where a foreign company has Greek VAT exposure, EU sales, employees in Greece or foreign employer obligations.
Subcategory A
VAT / OSS / Fiscal Representation
For foreign companies with Greek VAT exposure, EU sales or VAT reporting obligations.
VAT Registration in Greece — Foreign Company
Best for foreign companies that need Greek VAT registration before operating, invoicing or reporting in Greece.
- VAT registration route review.
- Tax, activity and documentation mapping.
- First VAT compliance guidance.
Non-EU or complex files may start from €1.200 + VAT.
Exclusions and scope limitations
OSS / Cross-Border VAT Review
Best for e-commerce, platform sellers, EU distance sales and international VAT exposure.
- Sales model and EU VAT exposure review.
- OSS / VAT registration requirement assessment.
- Practical compliance route recommendation.
Marketplace data or historic corrections require separate scope.
Exclusions and scope limitations
Subcategory B
Payroll & Employees in Greece
For Greek companies, branches and foreign employers hiring employees in Greece.
Payroll Setup — Foreign Employer / Branch
Best for foreign companies or branches employing or planning to employ staff in Greece.
- Foreign employer payroll route review.
- Employer and employee obligations mapping.
- Connection with PE, tax and accounting exposure.
PE risk review may be required if employees work for a foreign company in Greece.
Exclusions and scope limitations
Monthly Payroll Support
Best for businesses with recurring employee payroll obligations in Greece.
- Monthly payroll processing support.
- Payroll reporting and employer obligation coordination.
- Accounting integration of payroll expenses.
Per employee fee depends on complexity, benefits, employee changes and reporting requirements.
Exclusions and scope limitations
+ €45–€70 / employee
Recurring compliance services for companies operating in Greece.
Monthly fees depend on transaction volume, VAT complexity, payroll, digital reporting, ownership structure and industry-specific obligations.
Subcategory A
Monthly Accounting & Compliance
For Greek companies, foreign-owned companies and branches requiring recurring tax and accounting support.
Monthly Accounting — Foreign-Owned Greek Company
Best for Greek companies with foreign shareholders, international transactions or foreign management.
- Monthly accounting and tax support.
- VAT, myDATA and digital reporting coordination.
- Support for foreign shareholder compliance issues.
Final fee depends on volume, VAT complexity, payroll and group reporting needs.
Exclusions and scope limitations
Monthly Accounting — Greek Branch
Best for branches of foreign companies operating in Greece with recurring tax and accounting obligations.
- Branch accounting and tax compliance support.
- VAT, myDATA and local filing coordination.
- Support for branch-specific documentation needs.
Parent company reporting and annual GEMI filings may be priced separately.
Exclusions and scope limitations
Subcategory B
Real Estate, Airbnb & Sector-Specific Services
For businesses with industry-specific accounting, VAT, property, tourism or e-commerce requirements.
Travel Agency Accounting Support
Best for travel agencies, tour operators and tourism businesses with sector-specific VAT and accounting issues.
- Sector-specific accounting support.
- VAT and revenue flow coordination.
- Recurring compliance and reporting support.
Complex VAT schemes, high transaction volume or international operations require custom quote.
Exclusions and scope limitations
Construction & Real Estate Business Accounting
Best for construction companies, real estate businesses, project activity and property development accounting.
- Project and cost accounting support.
- VAT and property activity coordination.
- Recurring compliance support for construction activity.
Project complexity, VAT status, payroll and property volume affect the final fee.
Exclusions and scope limitations
Tax, VAT, structure and exposure reviews before major decisions.
Advisory services apply where the correct tax or compliance treatment depends on facts, contracts, people, activity, VAT treatment, tax residence or international structure.
Subcategory A
Permanent Establishment & Structure Review
For foreign companies with staff, representatives, projects, property, recurring presence or Greek business activity.
Permanent Establishment Initial Review
Best for foreign companies assessing whether Greek activity may create tax exposure in Greece.
- Greek activity and people-in-Greece review.
- PE, VAT, payroll and tax exposure indicators.
- Practical next-step recommendation.
Detailed written memo starts from €1.800 + VAT.
Exclusions and scope limitations
VAT Treatment Review
Best for companies that need to confirm VAT treatment before invoicing, registration or cross-border transactions.
- Transaction and customer flow review.
- Place of supply and VAT risk indicators.
- Practical invoicing and reporting recommendation.
Final fee depends on number of transaction flows and countries involved.
Exclusions and scope limitations
Important pricing and scope note.
All prices shown are starting fees and do not constitute a final offer. The final fee depends on the company structure, country of incorporation or residence, number of shareholders/directors, document readiness, UBO chain, AML/KYC complexity, legalisation requirements, translations, bank requirements, VAT exposure, payroll exposure and recurring compliance scope.
- Government fees, registry fees, notarial fees, bank fees, courier costs and official translation costs are not included unless expressly stated.
- Apostille, consular legalisation, official translations, powers of attorney and legal drafting are priced separately where required.
- Bank file preparation does not guarantee bank approval or account opening. Final onboarding remains exclusively with the bank.
- Legal advice, audit work, special licences, tax rulings and complex international tax opinions require separate scope.
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