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A professional document guide for foreign companies and individuals who want to start business activity in Greece with the support of N. KOLYDAS I.K.E. accounting and tax office.

Find the documents usually required for Greek branch registration, company formation by a foreign parent company, Greek Tax ID, registered office setup, VAT registration, payroll, bank account KYC, property, Airbnb and remote accounting.

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Start with the correct document route. The right checklist reduces delays before Greek tax registration, company setup, branch registration, VAT, payroll or bank onboarding.
12+ Document checklists for the most requested foreign-client service routes.
PDF Print each checklist separately or save the full guide as PDF.
Remote Prepared for remote onboarding and document collection from abroad.
360° Tax ID, company, branch, VAT, payroll, bank file, property and accounting support.
Printable document guide

Choose the service and print the required document checklist.

The following lists are professional preparation checklists. Final requirements may differ depending on country, Apostille or legalisation, certified translations, registry practice, bank KYC review and the exact facts of the case.

Recommended workflow for foreign companies entering Greece

First select the correct route: branch, Greek subsidiary, Greek company, VAT registration, payroll, bank account, property or accounting. Then collect the documents, confirm whether Apostille/legalisation and certified translations are required, define the Greek activity codes, appoint the manager or legal representative, secure office/registered seat where needed and submit the case for review before filings begin.

Priority

EU Company Branch in Greece

Documents for registering a Greek branch of a company established in an EU Member State.

Open checklist → Priority

Greek Company by Third-Country Company

Documents for company formation where the shareholder is a company outside the EU.

Open checklist → Banking

Bank Account Preparation

KYC, UBO, source of funds and corporate file requirements for Greek bank onboarding.

Open checklist → Office

Registered Office / Business Seat

Documents for proving or arranging office premises where a Greek establishment requires it.

Open checklist → AFM

Greek Tax ID for EU Citizen

Documents for EU individuals who need Greek AFM and myAADE access.

Open checklist → AFM

Greek Tax ID for Third-Country Citizen

Documents for non-EU individuals requiring Greek tax registration.

Open checklist → VAT

VAT Registration in Greece

Documents for VAT registration, transaction review and recurring VAT compliance.

Open checklist → Accounting

Remote Accounting

Documents for monthly accounting, VAT filing, myDATA and management reporting.

Open checklist →
Branch & company document control

Critical documents before branch registration or company setup.

The most sensitive cases are EU branch registration, Greek company formation by a third-country parent company, bank onboarding, Greek registered office and tax representative review. These should be checked before filings begin.

Document
Radar
EU
BR

Branch Registration in Greece by an EU Company

For companies established in an EU Member State that want to register a Greek branch and operate in Greece through the foreign parent company.

Required documents / information

  • Recent certificate of incorporation or registration of the EU parent company.
  • Current company status certificate, good standing certificate or equivalent registry extract, where available.
  • Certified copy of the articles of association / statute of the EU parent company.
  • Certificate or registry extract showing directors, managers or authorised representatives.
  • Corporate decision approving the establishment of a branch in Greece.
  • Details of the Greek branch representative or authorised person in Greece.
  • Greek branch address / registered office details and lease, concession or office-use documentation where required.
  • Description of the Greek branch activity and proposed Greek KAD / business activity codes.
  • Proposed branch name where applicable and distinctive title if used commercially.
  • UBO structure of the parent company and identification documents of beneficial owners.
  • Apostille, legalisation and certified translation review, depending on document type and country practice.
  • VAT, payroll, accounting and myDATA exposure information before activation.

Document analysis

The filing must prove that the EU parent company legally exists, who represents it, who approved the Greek branch and who will represent the branch in Greece. The registered office and KAD selection are not secondary details: they affect the tax registry, VAT position, accounting obligations, payroll exposure and licensing review. The office route should be clear before submission, especially where the activity requires physical premises or a properly documented business seat in Greece.

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Checklist

The final list depends on the registry extract format, country of establishment, document language and branch activity.
3RD
CO

Greek Company Formation by a Third-Country Parent Company

For a Greek company or Greek IKE where the shareholder is a company established outside the European Union.

Required documents / information

  • Certificate of incorporation / registration of the foreign parent company.
  • Recent good standing certificate or equivalent official certificate proving active status.
  • Certified copy of articles of association, memorandum, bylaws or constitutional documents.
  • Certificate of directors, officers, managers, secretary or authorised representatives.
  • Shareholder certificate or ownership structure up to the ultimate beneficial owners.
  • Board resolution or shareholders’ resolution approving participation in the Greek company.
  • Power of attorney for the person who will sign formation documents or handle Greek filings.
  • Identification documents and address data of UBOs, directors and signatories.
  • Tax residence certificate or foreign tax identification details of the parent company, where needed.
  • Apostille or consular legalisation, depending on the country and document type.
  • Official Greek translation or certified translation route for foreign documents.
  • Proposed Greek company name and distinctive title.
  • Greek company capital, participation percentages and contribution structure.
  • Greek manager / administrator details and Greek AFM where required.
  • Registered office / business seat in Greece and supporting documentation.
  • Proposed KAD / business activity codes and VAT registration needs.
  • Bank KYC / KYB file preparation data, especially source of funds and business rationale.

Document analysis

Third-country parent structures require deeper review because Greek filing, banking and UBO checks rely on foreign corporate documents that may not follow EU registry standards. The most sensitive points are proof of legal existence, proof of who legally binds the parent company, the full UBO chain, Apostille or consular legalisation, certified translation, Greek manager appointment, KAD selection, registered office and source of funds. The bank file should be prepared in parallel because bank onboarding can request more information than the company formation filing itself.

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Checklist

For third-country parent companies, do not start filings before confirming legalisation, translation, UBO documentation and bank onboarding requirements.
CO

Greek Company Formation / IKE Setup

For foreign founders or foreign shareholders forming a Greek company and preparing the first tax, VAT and accounting setup.

Required documents / information

  • Proposed company name and distinctive title.
  • Preferred legal form: IKE, SA, partnership or other structure.
  • Founders / shareholders details and Greek AFM status.
  • Manager / administrator details and role description.
  • Capital amount, participation percentages and contribution structure.
  • Registered office / business seat in Greece, lease or concession documentation where needed.
  • Greek KAD / business activity codes based on actual activity.
  • VAT registration needs and expected invoicing model.
  • Payroll needs and manager insurance exposure where relevant.
  • UBO details and beneficial ownership structure.
  • Bank account preparation documents and source of funds information.

Document analysis

Company formation is not only a registration. The name, KAD, manager, registered office, capital, VAT route and accounting setup must be aligned with the real business activity. A wrong KAD or unclear office route may create delays at tax registration, licensing, VAT, bank account opening or payroll setup. The manager and UBO position must be reviewed from the beginning.

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Checklist

AFM, tax representative & office readiness

Documents for persons, representation and Greek business seat.

Before a foreign company or person proceeds in Greece, the AFM position, tax representative route, authorisations, translations and office / registered seat requirements must be reviewed.

EU
AFM

Greek Tax ID / AFM for EU Citizens

For EU citizens who need a Greek AFM for company formation, management role, property purchase, employment, banking or tax obligations.

Required documents / information

  • Valid national identity card or passport.
  • Full personal details: name, surname, father’s name where required, date of birth and nationality.
  • Current residential address abroad.
  • Foreign tax identification number, where available.
  • Country of tax residence.
  • Email address and mobile phone number.
  • Reason for Greek AFM: property, company, shareholder, manager, employment or other tax reason.
  • Tax representative details, where the person is treated as tax resident abroad and representation is required.
  • Authorisation or power of attorney where the procedure is handled by a representative.

Document analysis

For EU citizens, the key issue is correct identification and correct tax registry classification. The reason for obtaining AFM must be clear because it affects whether the AFM is connected with property, company formation, manager role, employment or tax representation. A passport may reduce practical delays even where an EU ID card is accepted.

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Checklist

3RD
AFM

Greek Tax ID / AFM for Third-Country Citizens

For non-EU citizens who need a Greek AFM for property, company formation, investment, management role, payroll or tax compliance.

Required documents / information

  • Valid passport.
  • Visa, residence permit or legal stay document, where relevant to the case.
  • Full personal details: name, surname, father’s name where required, date of birth and nationality.
  • Current residential address abroad.
  • Foreign tax identification number, where available.
  • Country of tax residence.
  • Email address and mobile phone number.
  • Reason for Greek AFM: property acquisition, company participation, management role, bank procedure or tax filing.
  • Tax representative information, where applicable.
  • Power of attorney or authorisation if the procedure is handled remotely.
  • Certified translation or legalisation review where identity or authorisation documents require it.

Document analysis

For third-country citizens, the passport is the core identification document. If the person is physically in Greece, will work, reside, manage a business or open a bank relationship, residence or legal stay information may also be relevant. Remote handling must be checked carefully because authorisations, translations or legalisation may be required.

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Checklist

OFF

Registered Office / Business Seat in Greece

For cases where a Greek company, branch, tax registration or business activity needs a documented office, registered seat or premises.

Required documents / information

  • Exact Greek address to be used as registered office or business seat.
  • Lease agreement, concession agreement, ownership document or other proof of use.
  • Landlord / owner details and tax information, where required.
  • Premises suitability for the intended activity.
  • Whether the activity needs physical office, warehouse, retail point, professional premises or only registered office.
  • Activity codes / KAD that may require specific premises or licensing review.
  • Utility, property or building information where requested by bank or authority.
  • Mail handling and responsible contact person in Greece.

Document analysis

The registered office is a key practical issue. Some activities can operate with a simple registered office, while others may require physical premises, warehouse, commercial location, professional space or licensing suitability. The office route should be checked together with KAD selection, VAT registration, bank account onboarding and payroll presence.

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Checklist

KYC, VAT & payroll readiness

Prepare the operating documents before the business starts.

Banking, VAT, payroll and remote accounting need reliable document flow. This is where most foreign businesses face delays after formation if the file was not prepared correctly.

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Signal
BANK

Greek Bank Account Preparation for Companies

For Greek companies, Greek subsidiaries, branches and foreign-owned businesses preparing a bank onboarding / KYC file.

Required documents / information

  • Company registration certificate and current registry extract.
  • Certified copy of articles of association / statute and amendments.
  • Greek tax registration details and Greek AFM of the company or branch.
  • Certificate of directors, managers, administrators or legal representatives.
  • Corporate decision appointing authorised bank signatories, where required.
  • Identification documents and tax details of directors, managers and signatories.
  • UBO declaration and ownership chain up to the natural persons.
  • Identification documents and address data of ultimate beneficial owners.
  • Business activity description and expected transaction profile.
  • Source of funds and source of wealth information, especially for foreign shareholders.
  • Expected incoming/outgoing countries, customers, suppliers and transaction volumes.
  • Financial statements, tax returns or parent company financial data, where requested.
  • Lease, office address, website, contracts or business plan supporting the business purpose.
  • Apostille, legalisation and translation review for foreign corporate documents.

Document analysis

Bank onboarding is not only a registry check. The bank must identify the company, the persons who control it, the persons who sign for it, the real business purpose, the source of funds and the expected transaction profile. The UBO chain is often the most sensitive part in foreign-owned structures. A complete file reduces delays but does not guarantee approval, because the final decision belongs to the bank.

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Checklist

Bank requirements differ by bank, client profile, country, ownership chain and risk assessment. Approval is never automatic.
VAT

VAT Registration in Greece for Foreign Companies

For foreign companies with Greek VAT exposure due to sales, services, imports, storage, platforms or local transactions.

Required documents / information

  • Foreign company registration documents.
  • VAT number in the country of establishment, where available.
  • Description of goods or services supplied.
  • Transaction flow: suppliers, customers, platforms, countries and logistics.
  • Information on Greek warehouse, stock, imports, storage or local delivery.
  • Expected invoice flow and transaction volume.
  • Contracts, sample invoices, platform reports or marketplace data, where available.
  • Non-EU status and fiscal representative needs, where applicable.
  • Registered office / fiscal representative address route where required.
  • myDATA, e-invoicing and recurring VAT filing needs.

Document analysis

VAT registration is fact-driven. The same company may need Greek VAT because of local stock, imports, platform sales, local services or repeated Greek transactions. The transaction flow must be mapped before registration because it determines VAT return obligations, invoicing treatment, myDATA exposure, tax representative needs and whether a wider Greek tax presence should be reviewed.

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Checklist

PAY

Payroll Setup & Hiring Employees in Greece

For companies hiring employees in Greece or foreign employers reviewing Greek payroll and employment obligations.

Required documents / information

  • Employer details and Greek registration status.
  • Employee identity details.
  • Greek AFM, AMKA and social security details, where available.
  • Work permit or right-to-work information for non-EU employees, where relevant.
  • Job position, duties and work location.
  • Salary, benefits, working schedule and employment start date.
  • Employment contract route and special clauses.
  • Payroll bank details and payment process.
  • Greek office, work-from-home, branch or work-location data.
  • Foreign employer permanent establishment risk indicators, where applicable.

Document analysis

Payroll documents must be collected before the employment start date. The schedule, salary, role and work location are not administrative details; they affect labour law compliance, payroll calculation, social security reporting and employer obligations. Where the employer is foreign, the payroll route should be reviewed together with permanent establishment risk and Greek office or branch exposure.

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Checklist

Accounting, property & exposure review

Complete the operating file after the setup route is selected.

Property, Airbnb, remote accounting and permanent establishment cases need careful review because one fact can change the tax, VAT, payroll or compliance treatment.

Exposure
Core
ACC

Remote Accounting & Monthly Compliance

For Greek companies, branches, subsidiaries and VAT registrations requiring monthly accounting, VAT and reporting support.

Required documents / information

  • Company registration and tax details.
  • VAT status and VAT return frequency.
  • Sales invoices and revenue documents.
  • Purchase invoices, expenses and supporting documents.
  • Bank statements and payment information.
  • Payroll data, if employees exist.
  • Contracts, lease agreements, loans or financing documents.
  • Access or reports from invoicing software and myDATA environment.
  • Monthly reporting needs for management or foreign parent company.
  • Responsible contact person for monthly document flow.

Document analysis

Remote accounting depends on clean monthly document flow. Sales, purchases, bank movements, payroll and contracts must be provided consistently so that VAT, myDATA and accounting books can be reconciled. For foreign-owned structures, management reporting should be agreed early so the parent company receives usable information and not only statutory filings.

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Checklist

PROP

Property Investment in Greece

For foreign individuals or foreign companies buying, owning, renting or commercially exploiting real estate in Greece.

Required documents / information

  • Buyer details: individual or company.
  • Greek AFM status of the buyer.
  • Property details and location.
  • Purchase agreement, draft contract or title information, where available.
  • Ownership percentage and intended ownership structure.
  • Intended use: private use, rental, Airbnb, commercial use or business activity.
  • Banking and payment route, where relevant.
  • Existing E9 / ENFIA data, if the client already owns property.
  • Annual tax filing obligations and rental income expectations.
  • Office or business establishment implications if the property will be used as business premises.

Document analysis

The property checklist must identify not only the buyer but also the intended use. Private ownership, corporate ownership, long-term rental, short-term rental and business use can create different tax obligations. If the property will operate as an office, branch, warehouse or business premises, the KAD, VAT and registered office implications should be reviewed.

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Checklist

AIR

Short-Term Rentals / Airbnb Tax Support

For foreign owners, companies or property managers operating short-term rental activity in Greece.

Required documents / information

  • Owner details and Greek AFM.
  • Property details and ownership percentage.
  • Short-term rental registration details, where already available.
  • Platform listings: Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo or other platforms.
  • Reservation reports and gross income per period.
  • Co-host, manager or property management agreement, where applicable.
  • Expenses related to the property.
  • Whether services beyond accommodation are provided.
  • Company or individual ownership structure.
  • VAT, business activity and KAD implications where the rental activity is organised commercially.

Document analysis

Short-term rental taxation depends on ownership structure, number of properties, platform activity and whether services beyond accommodation are provided. Reservation reports and platform data are important because tax reporting must be based on actual income and the correct activity route. Where a company operates the activity, KAD, VAT and accounting treatment should be reviewed in advance.

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Checklist

PE

Permanent Establishment Review in Greece

For foreign companies with Greek activity, employees, agents, premises, contracts, projects or recurring operations.

Required documents / information

  • Description of the Greek activity.
  • Duration and frequency of activity in Greece.
  • Contracts with Greek customers, agents or representatives.
  • Details of employees, freelancers or representatives working in Greece.
  • Premises, office, warehouse, project site or equipment in Greece.
  • Decision-making and management structure.
  • Invoicing model and contracting entity.
  • Greek VAT registration status, where relevant.
  • Payroll, agency or dependent representative indicators.
  • Branch, office or registered establishment indicators.

Document analysis

A permanent establishment review cannot be based on a single document. The analysis must connect contracts, people, premises, authority to negotiate or conclude contracts, duration, invoicing and local operations. The objective is to identify whether the foreign company has created a taxable presence in Greece before the exposure becomes difficult to correct.

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Checklist

FAQ

Document preparation questions before starting business in Greece.

These answers help foreign companies and individuals understand how to prepare the first file before Greek filings begin.

Are the checklists final for every case?

No. They are professional preparation checklists. Final requirements may differ depending on country, document language, Apostille or consular legalisation, registry practice, bank KYC review, activity codes and the exact facts of the case.

When is a registered office or physical office needed?

A Greek company or branch normally needs a documented registered seat. Some activities may also require suitable physical premises, warehouse, commercial location, professional space or licensing review. This should be checked together with KAD selection.

Why are translations and Apostille important?

Foreign corporate and personal documents may need Apostille, consular legalisation or certified translation before they can be used in Greek filings, bank onboarding or tax procedures. The requirement depends on the issuing country and document type.

Can the process be handled remotely?

Many steps can be prepared remotely through document exchange, authorisations and online meetings. However, the exact route depends on the filing type, bank requirements, identity verification, powers of attorney and whether physical presence is required by a third party.

What should a foreign company do first?

First, submit the facts of the case: country, legal form, intended activity in Greece, expected VAT exposure, employees, property, office needs and banking requirements. Then the correct document route can be selected before filings begin.

Ready to prepare the document file?

Print the checklist, collect the documents and submit the case.

For complex foreign-company, third-country, branch, bank account, VAT or payroll cases, send the documents for review before filing. Correct preparation reduces delays and avoids incomplete submissions.

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Client Resources • Required Documents • Printable Checklists

Client Resources & Forms

A professional document guide for foreign companies and individuals who want to start business activity in Greece with the support of N. KOLYDAS I.K.E. accounting and tax office.

Find the documents usually required for Greek branch registration, company formation by a foreign parent company, Greek Tax ID, registered office setup, VAT registration, payroll, bank account KYC, property, Airbnb and remote accounting.

View Document Checklists Submit Your Case Request Meeting
Document
Route
Compass N E S W
Start with the correct document route. The right checklist reduces delays before Greek tax registration, company setup, branch registration, VAT, payroll or bank onboarding.
12+ Document checklists for the most requested foreign-client service routes.
PDF Print each checklist separately or save the full guide as PDF.
Remote Prepared for remote onboarding and document collection from abroad.
360° Tax ID, company, branch, VAT, payroll, bank file, property and accounting support.
Printable document guide

Choose the service and print the required document checklist.

The following lists are professional preparation checklists. Final requirements may differ depending on country, Apostille or legalisation, certified translations, registry practice, bank KYC review and the exact facts of the case.

Recommended workflow for foreign companies entering Greece

First select the correct route: branch, Greek subsidiary, Greek company, VAT registration, payroll, bank account, property or accounting. Then collect the documents, confirm whether Apostille/legalisation and certified translations are required, define the Greek activity codes, appoint the manager or legal representative, secure office/registered seat where needed and submit the case for review before filings begin.

Priority

EU Company Branch in Greece

Documents for registering a Greek branch of a company established in an EU Member State.

Open checklist → Priority

Greek Company by Third-Country Company

Documents for company formation where the shareholder is a company outside the EU.

Open checklist → Banking

Bank Account Preparation

KYC, UBO, source of funds and corporate file requirements for Greek bank onboarding.

Open checklist → Office

Registered Office / Business Seat

Documents for proving or arranging office premises where a Greek establishment requires it.

Open checklist → AFM

Greek Tax ID for EU Citizen

Documents for EU individuals who need Greek AFM and myAADE access.

Open checklist → AFM

Greek Tax ID for Third-Country Citizen

Documents for non-EU individuals requiring Greek tax registration.

Open checklist → VAT

VAT Registration in Greece

Documents for VAT registration, transaction review and recurring VAT compliance.

Open checklist → Accounting

Remote Accounting

Documents for monthly accounting, VAT filing, myDATA and management reporting.

Open checklist →
Branch & company document control

Critical documents before branch registration or company setup.

The most sensitive cases are EU branch registration, Greek company formation by a third-country parent company, bank onboarding, Greek registered office and tax representative review. These should be checked before filings begin.

Document
Radar
EU
BR

Branch Registration in Greece by an EU Company

For companies established in an EU Member State that want to register a Greek branch and operate in Greece through the foreign parent company.

Required documents / information

  • Recent certificate of incorporation or registration of the EU parent company.
  • Current company status certificate, good standing certificate or equivalent registry extract, where available.
  • Certified copy of the articles of association / statute of the EU parent company.
  • Certificate or registry extract showing directors, managers or authorised representatives.
  • Corporate decision approving the establishment of a branch in Greece.
  • Details of the Greek branch representative or authorised person in Greece.
  • Greek branch address / registered office details and lease, concession or office-use documentation where required.
  • Description of the Greek branch activity and proposed Greek KAD / business activity codes.
  • Proposed branch name where applicable and distinctive title if used commercially.
  • UBO structure of the parent company and identification documents of beneficial owners.
  • Apostille, legalisation and certified translation review, depending on document type and country practice.
  • VAT, payroll, accounting and myDATA exposure information before activation.

Document analysis

The filing must prove that the EU parent company legally exists, who represents it, who approved the Greek branch and who will represent the branch in Greece. The registered office and KAD selection are not secondary details: they affect the tax registry, VAT position, accounting obligations, payroll exposure and licensing review. The office route should be clear before submission, especially where the activity requires physical premises or a properly documented business seat in Greece.

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Checklist

The final list depends on the registry extract format, country of establishment, document language and branch activity.
3RD
CO

Greek Company Formation by a Third-Country Parent Company

For a Greek company or Greek IKE where the shareholder is a company established outside the European Union.

Required documents / information

  • Certificate of incorporation / registration of the foreign parent company.
  • Recent good standing certificate or equivalent official certificate proving active status.
  • Certified copy of articles of association, memorandum, bylaws or constitutional documents.
  • Certificate of directors, officers, managers, secretary or authorised representatives.
  • Shareholder certificate or ownership structure up to the ultimate beneficial owners.
  • Board resolution or shareholders’ resolution approving participation in the Greek company.
  • Power of attorney for the person who will sign formation documents or handle Greek filings.
  • Identification documents and address data of UBOs, directors and signatories.
  • Tax residence certificate or foreign tax identification details of the parent company, where needed.
  • Apostille or consular legalisation, depending on the country and document type.
  • Official Greek translation or certified translation route for foreign documents.
  • Proposed Greek company name and distinctive title.
  • Greek company capital, participation percentages and contribution structure.
  • Greek manager / administrator details and Greek AFM where required.
  • Registered office / business seat in Greece and supporting documentation.
  • Proposed KAD / business activity codes and VAT registration needs.
  • Bank KYC / KYB file preparation data, especially source of funds and business rationale.

Document analysis

Third-country parent structures require deeper review because Greek filing, banking and UBO checks rely on foreign corporate documents that may not follow EU registry standards. The most sensitive points are proof of legal existence, proof of who legally binds the parent company, the full UBO chain, Apostille or consular legalisation, certified translation, Greek manager appointment, KAD selection, registered office and source of funds. The bank file should be prepared in parallel because bank onboarding can request more information than the company formation filing itself.

Open Greek Subsidiary Service Bank Account Preparation Submit Case Request Meeting

Checklist

For third-country parent companies, do not start filings before confirming legalisation, translation, UBO documentation and bank onboarding requirements.
CO

Greek Company Formation / IKE Setup

For foreign founders or foreign shareholders forming a Greek company and preparing the first tax, VAT and accounting setup.

Required documents / information

  • Proposed company name and distinctive title.
  • Preferred legal form: IKE, SA, partnership or other structure.
  • Founders / shareholders details and Greek AFM status.
  • Manager / administrator details and role description.
  • Capital amount, participation percentages and contribution structure.
  • Registered office / business seat in Greece, lease or concession documentation where needed.
  • Greek KAD / business activity codes based on actual activity.
  • VAT registration needs and expected invoicing model.
  • Payroll needs and manager insurance exposure where relevant.
  • UBO details and beneficial ownership structure.
  • Bank account preparation documents and source of funds information.

Document analysis

Company formation is not only a registration. The name, KAD, manager, registered office, capital, VAT route and accounting setup must be aligned with the real business activity. A wrong KAD or unclear office route may create delays at tax registration, licensing, VAT, bank account opening or payroll setup. The manager and UBO position must be reviewed from the beginning.

Open Company Formation Service Greek IKE Formation Submit Case

Checklist

AFM, tax representative & office readiness

Documents for persons, representation and Greek business seat.

Before a foreign company or person proceeds in Greece, the AFM position, tax representative route, authorisations, translations and office / registered seat requirements must be reviewed.

EU
AFM

Greek Tax ID / AFM for EU Citizens

For EU citizens who need a Greek AFM for company formation, management role, property purchase, employment, banking or tax obligations.

Required documents / information

  • Valid national identity card or passport.
  • Full personal details: name, surname, father’s name where required, date of birth and nationality.
  • Current residential address abroad.
  • Foreign tax identification number, where available.
  • Country of tax residence.
  • Email address and mobile phone number.
  • Reason for Greek AFM: property, company, shareholder, manager, employment or other tax reason.
  • Tax representative details, where the person is treated as tax resident abroad and representation is required.
  • Authorisation or power of attorney where the procedure is handled by a representative.

Document analysis

For EU citizens, the key issue is correct identification and correct tax registry classification. The reason for obtaining AFM must be clear because it affects whether the AFM is connected with property, company formation, manager role, employment or tax representation. A passport may reduce practical delays even where an EU ID card is accepted.

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Greek Tax ID / AFM for Third-Country Citizens

For non-EU citizens who need a Greek AFM for property, company formation, investment, management role, payroll or tax compliance.

Required documents / information

  • Valid passport.
  • Visa, residence permit or legal stay document, where relevant to the case.
  • Full personal details: name, surname, father’s name where required, date of birth and nationality.
  • Current residential address abroad.
  • Foreign tax identification number, where available.
  • Country of tax residence.
  • Email address and mobile phone number.
  • Reason for Greek AFM: property acquisition, company participation, management role, bank procedure or tax filing.
  • Tax representative information, where applicable.
  • Power of attorney or authorisation if the procedure is handled remotely.
  • Certified translation or legalisation review where identity or authorisation documents require it.

Document analysis

For third-country citizens, the passport is the core identification document. If the person is physically in Greece, will work, reside, manage a business or open a bank relationship, residence or legal stay information may also be relevant. Remote handling must be checked carefully because authorisations, translations or legalisation may be required.

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Registered Office / Business Seat in Greece

For cases where a Greek company, branch, tax registration or business activity needs a documented office, registered seat or premises.

Required documents / information

  • Exact Greek address to be used as registered office or business seat.
  • Lease agreement, concession agreement, ownership document or other proof of use.
  • Landlord / owner details and tax information, where required.
  • Premises suitability for the intended activity.
  • Whether the activity needs physical office, warehouse, retail point, professional premises or only registered office.
  • Activity codes / KAD that may require specific premises or licensing review.
  • Utility, property or building information where requested by bank or authority.
  • Mail handling and responsible contact person in Greece.

Document analysis

The registered office is a key practical issue. Some activities can operate with a simple registered office, while others may require physical premises, warehouse, commercial location, professional space or licensing suitability. The office route should be checked together with KAD selection, VAT registration, bank account onboarding and payroll presence.

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KYC, VAT & payroll readiness

Prepare the operating documents before the business starts.

Banking, VAT, payroll and remote accounting need reliable document flow. This is where most foreign businesses face delays after formation if the file was not prepared correctly.

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BANK

Greek Bank Account Preparation for Companies

For Greek companies, Greek subsidiaries, branches and foreign-owned businesses preparing a bank onboarding / KYC file.

Required documents / information

  • Company registration certificate and current registry extract.
  • Certified copy of articles of association / statute and amendments.
  • Greek tax registration details and Greek AFM of the company or branch.
  • Certificate of directors, managers, administrators or legal representatives.
  • Corporate decision appointing authorised bank signatories, where required.
  • Identification documents and tax details of directors, managers and signatories.
  • UBO declaration and ownership chain up to the natural persons.
  • Identification documents and address data of ultimate beneficial owners.
  • Business activity description and expected transaction profile.
  • Source of funds and source of wealth information, especially for foreign shareholders.
  • Expected incoming/outgoing countries, customers, suppliers and transaction volumes.
  • Financial statements, tax returns or parent company financial data, where requested.
  • Lease, office address, website, contracts or business plan supporting the business purpose.
  • Apostille, legalisation and translation review for foreign corporate documents.

Document analysis

Bank onboarding is not only a registry check. The bank must identify the company, the persons who control it, the persons who sign for it, the real business purpose, the source of funds and the expected transaction profile. The UBO chain is often the most sensitive part in foreign-owned structures. A complete file reduces delays but does not guarantee approval, because the final decision belongs to the bank.

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Bank requirements differ by bank, client profile, country, ownership chain and risk assessment. Approval is never automatic.
VAT

VAT Registration in Greece for Foreign Companies

For foreign companies with Greek VAT exposure due to sales, services, imports, storage, platforms or local transactions.

Required documents / information

  • Foreign company registration documents.
  • VAT number in the country of establishment, where available.
  • Description of goods or services supplied.
  • Transaction flow: suppliers, customers, platforms, countries and logistics.
  • Information on Greek warehouse, stock, imports, storage or local delivery.
  • Expected invoice flow and transaction volume.
  • Contracts, sample invoices, platform reports or marketplace data, where available.
  • Non-EU status and fiscal representative needs, where applicable.
  • Registered office / fiscal representative address route where required.
  • myDATA, e-invoicing and recurring VAT filing needs.

Document analysis

VAT registration is fact-driven. The same company may need Greek VAT because of local stock, imports, platform sales, local services or repeated Greek transactions. The transaction flow must be mapped before registration because it determines VAT return obligations, invoicing treatment, myDATA exposure, tax representative needs and whether a wider Greek tax presence should be reviewed.

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PAY

Payroll Setup & Hiring Employees in Greece

For companies hiring employees in Greece or foreign employers reviewing Greek payroll and employment obligations.

Required documents / information

  • Employer details and Greek registration status.
  • Employee identity details.
  • Greek AFM, AMKA and social security details, where available.
  • Work permit or right-to-work information for non-EU employees, where relevant.
  • Job position, duties and work location.
  • Salary, benefits, working schedule and employment start date.
  • Employment contract route and special clauses.
  • Payroll bank details and payment process.
  • Greek office, work-from-home, branch or work-location data.
  • Foreign employer permanent establishment risk indicators, where applicable.

Document analysis

Payroll documents must be collected before the employment start date. The schedule, salary, role and work location are not administrative details; they affect labour law compliance, payroll calculation, social security reporting and employer obligations. Where the employer is foreign, the payroll route should be reviewed together with permanent establishment risk and Greek office or branch exposure.

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Accounting, property & exposure review

Complete the operating file after the setup route is selected.

Property, Airbnb, remote accounting and permanent establishment cases need careful review because one fact can change the tax, VAT, payroll or compliance treatment.

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Remote Accounting & Monthly Compliance

For Greek companies, branches, subsidiaries and VAT registrations requiring monthly accounting, VAT and reporting support.

Required documents / information

  • Company registration and tax details.
  • VAT status and VAT return frequency.
  • Sales invoices and revenue documents.
  • Purchase invoices, expenses and supporting documents.
  • Bank statements and payment information.
  • Payroll data, if employees exist.
  • Contracts, lease agreements, loans or financing documents.
  • Access or reports from invoicing software and myDATA environment.
  • Monthly reporting needs for management or foreign parent company.
  • Responsible contact person for monthly document flow.

Document analysis

Remote accounting depends on clean monthly document flow. Sales, purchases, bank movements, payroll and contracts must be provided consistently so that VAT, myDATA and accounting books can be reconciled. For foreign-owned structures, management reporting should be agreed early so the parent company receives usable information and not only statutory filings.

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PROP

Property Investment in Greece

For foreign individuals or foreign companies buying, owning, renting or commercially exploiting real estate in Greece.

Required documents / information

  • Buyer details: individual or company.
  • Greek AFM status of the buyer.
  • Property details and location.
  • Purchase agreement, draft contract or title information, where available.
  • Ownership percentage and intended ownership structure.
  • Intended use: private use, rental, Airbnb, commercial use or business activity.
  • Banking and payment route, where relevant.
  • Existing E9 / ENFIA data, if the client already owns property.
  • Annual tax filing obligations and rental income expectations.
  • Office or business establishment implications if the property will be used as business premises.

Document analysis

The property checklist must identify not only the buyer but also the intended use. Private ownership, corporate ownership, long-term rental, short-term rental and business use can create different tax obligations. If the property will operate as an office, branch, warehouse or business premises, the KAD, VAT and registered office implications should be reviewed.

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AIR

Short-Term Rentals / Airbnb Tax Support

For foreign owners, companies or property managers operating short-term rental activity in Greece.

Required documents / information

  • Owner details and Greek AFM.
  • Property details and ownership percentage.
  • Short-term rental registration details, where already available.
  • Platform listings: Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo or other platforms.
  • Reservation reports and gross income per period.
  • Co-host, manager or property management agreement, where applicable.
  • Expenses related to the property.
  • Whether services beyond accommodation are provided.
  • Company or individual ownership structure.
  • VAT, business activity and KAD implications where the rental activity is organised commercially.

Document analysis

Short-term rental taxation depends on ownership structure, number of properties, platform activity and whether services beyond accommodation are provided. Reservation reports and platform data are important because tax reporting must be based on actual income and the correct activity route. Where a company operates the activity, KAD, VAT and accounting treatment should be reviewed in advance.

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PE

Permanent Establishment Review in Greece

For foreign companies with Greek activity, employees, agents, premises, contracts, projects or recurring operations.

Required documents / information

  • Description of the Greek activity.
  • Duration and frequency of activity in Greece.
  • Contracts with Greek customers, agents or representatives.
  • Details of employees, freelancers or representatives working in Greece.
  • Premises, office, warehouse, project site or equipment in Greece.
  • Decision-making and management structure.
  • Invoicing model and contracting entity.
  • Greek VAT registration status, where relevant.
  • Payroll, agency or dependent representative indicators.
  • Branch, office or registered establishment indicators.

Document analysis

A permanent establishment review cannot be based on a single document. The analysis must connect contracts, people, premises, authority to negotiate or conclude contracts, duration, invoicing and local operations. The objective is to identify whether the foreign company has created a taxable presence in Greece before the exposure becomes difficult to correct.

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FAQ

Document preparation questions before starting business in Greece.

These answers help foreign companies and individuals understand how to prepare the first file before Greek filings begin.

Are the checklists final for every case?

No. They are professional preparation checklists. Final requirements may differ depending on country, document language, Apostille or consular legalisation, registry practice, bank KYC review, activity codes and the exact facts of the case.

When is a registered office or physical office needed?

A Greek company or branch normally needs a documented registered seat. Some activities may also require suitable physical premises, warehouse, commercial location, professional space or licensing review. This should be checked together with KAD selection.

Why are translations and Apostille important?

Foreign corporate and personal documents may need Apostille, consular legalisation or certified translation before they can be used in Greek filings, bank onboarding or tax procedures. The requirement depends on the issuing country and document type.

Can the process be handled remotely?

Many steps can be prepared remotely through document exchange, authorisations and online meetings. However, the exact route depends on the filing type, bank requirements, identity verification, powers of attorney and whether physical presence is required by a third party.

What should a foreign company do first?

First, submit the facts of the case: country, legal form, intended activity in Greece, expected VAT exposure, employees, property, office needs and banking requirements. Then the correct document route can be selected before filings begin.

Ready to prepare the document file?

Print the checklist, collect the documents and submit the case.

For complex foreign-company, third-country, branch, bank account, VAT or payroll cases, send the documents for review before filing. Correct preparation reduces delays and avoids incomplete submissions.

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