Greek Tax ID for foreign individuals
Greek Tax ID (AFM) for Foreign Individuals
Prepare the correct document file for Greek AFM registration before a property purchase, inheritance, company role, tax filing or other transaction in Greece.
N.KOLYDAS I.K.E. supports EU citizens and third-country nationals who need a Greek Tax Identification Number. We review the applicant's status, map the required documents, coordinate the tax representative and authorisation route where applicable, and connect the AFM with the next Greek procedure.
60-second route check
Which AFM File Route Applies to You?
Select your applicant category and the reason for registration. The result is an initial orientation, followed by a document review before any certification or translation is ordered.
Start with the real purpose
Why a Foreign Individual May Need a Greek AFM
A Greek AFM is often required before an individual can complete a transaction or appear in the Greek tax registry. The correct file depends on the applicant's nationality, country of residence, identification document, representative arrangement and the purpose for which the number is requested.
- Purchase, sale, inheritance or ownership of Greek real estate
- Participation as shareholder, manager or director of a Greek company
- Greek-source income, tax filing or property reporting
- Notarial, banking, investment or administrative procedures
- Appointment as legal representative or authorised signatory
The number is only the first step
The AFM should be connected with the transaction that follows. A property buyer, a future company manager and a non-resident with Greek income do not have the same post-registration obligations.
Correct route selection
EU and Third-Country Files Must Not Be Treated as Identical
EU identity documents, public documents and cross-border certification rules may allow a simpler route in certain cases. Third-country documents more often require a passport-based file, legalisation or Apostille review and an official Greek translation.
We review the documents before signatures or translations are arranged. This helps prevent unnecessary costs and avoids preparing a power of attorney or public document in a form that cannot be used in Greece.
Documents Required for Greek AFM Registration
The following is the complete working checklist used for the initial review. The final submission set is confirmed after the identification route and the competent AADE procedure are established.
Core Document File
- Valid passport or national identity card showing the applicant's name and identification details clearly, preferably in Latin characters.
- Completed Greek tax registry application data, including the information required for the applicable AADE registration route.
- Full civil-status details: date and place of birth, nationality, father's name, mother's name and marital status.
- Permanent foreign residential address and current postal address.
- Foreign Tax Identification Number and country of tax residence, where one has been issued.
- Personal email address and mobile telephone number used for communication and digital procedures.
- Proof of address or tax residence if requested for the registry route or needed to establish the correct non-resident profile.
- Tax representative appointment and acceptance documents where the selected route requires a Greek tax contact.
- Authorisation or power of attorney if the application is handled by an authorised professional.
- Evidence of the purpose of registration where relevant, such as property, inheritance, company participation or another Greek transaction.
Core File and Additional Checks
- Valid passport with a clear copy of the identification page.
- Completed Greek tax registry application data for the applicable AADE registration procedure.
- Full civil-status details: date and place of birth, nationality, father's name, mother's name and marital status.
- Permanent residential address abroad, postal address and country of tax residence.
- Foreign Tax Identification Number, where available in the country of residence.
- Personal email address and mobile telephone number.
- Proof of foreign address or tax residence where requested or required for the non-resident registry profile.
- Birth or civil-status certificate if essential personal data is not adequately shown in the passport or additional verification is requested.
- Greek residence permit or other lawful-status document only where relevant to an applicant residing in Greece and the selected procedure.
- Tax representative appointment and acceptance documents where applicable.
- Authorisation or power of attorney suitable for use before the Greek tax administration.
- Apostille or consular legalisation and official Greek translation for foreign public documents when required.
- Evidence of the Greek transaction or role where the purpose of registration must be documented.
AFM Registration Fees for Foreign Individuals
The professional fee differs between EU/EEA applicants and applicants from third countries because the document review, certification, translation and representative route may require different work.
EU / EEA Applicant Fee
Designed for applicants using an eligible EU/EEA passport or identity document and a document file that does not require the additional third-country legalisation route.
View AFM registration feeThird-Country Applicant Fee
Applies where passport review, legalisation, Apostille, official translation or a more detailed representation file must be assessed and coordinated.
View AFM registration feeHow the AFM Registration Process Is Organised
A structured sequence keeps document costs under control and connects the AFM with the transaction that follows.
Case Review
We identify nationality, residence, purpose of AFM and the next Greek procedure.
Document Mapping
We confirm the identity, address, civil-status, authorisation and certification requirements.
Representative Route
We review the tax representative and authorised-person documents where applicable.
AADE Submission
We coordinate the appropriate digital or tax-registry submission route.
Next Action
We connect the AFM with property, company, inheritance, tax filing or myAADE support.
What the Service Includes and What It Does Not Include
The exact engagement is confirmed in writing after the file review. The following scope prevents misunderstandings before the procedure begins.
Normally Included
- Initial classification of the EU or third-country route
- Personal and identification data review
- Document checklist and submission-file preparation
- Review of the tax representative route where applicable
- Coordination of the agreed AADE registry procedure
- TAXIS credential process together with AFM registration
- Delivery of the AFM registration result or procedural update
Not Automatically Included
- Government, consular, notarial or certification charges
- Apostille, consular legalisation and courier expenses
- Certified or official translations by third parties
- Annual tax representative service after registration
- Tax returns, E9, property, inheritance, company or bank procedures
- Correction of pre-existing registry discrepancies or complex legal issues
Before sending documents
A Complete File Is Faster Than a Rushed Application
Names must be consistent across the passport, power of attorney, translations and Greek registry data. Differences in spelling, missing parental details, incomplete addresses or unsuitable certification can delay the procedure.
- Use the same Latin spelling across all documents
- Send clear, complete and valid identification copies
- Confirm civil-status and parental details before drafting powers
- Have translations and legalisation approved before ordering them
Frequently Asked Questions
Practical answers about Greek AFM registration for foreign individuals.
Can a foreign individual obtain a Greek AFM?
Yes. A foreign individual may obtain a Greek AFM for a property, inheritance, company, tax, investment, notarial or other legitimate Greek procedure.
Can the procedure be prepared remotely?
Many preparation steps can be completed remotely. The final route depends on identity verification, authorisation, document certification and the applicable AADE procedure.
Is a Greek tax representative always required?
Not in every situation. The need and form of representation should be reviewed according to the applicant's residence, registration route and subsequent Greek obligations.
Why is the fee different for EU and non-EU applicants?
Third-country files may require additional checks for passport data, legalisation, Apostille, official translation and powers of attorney. The final fee follows the actual work required.
Does AFM registration create Greek tax residence?
No. Receiving an AFM does not by itself make the applicant a Greek tax resident. Tax residence is assessed separately.
Are translations and Apostille included in the fee?
No, unless expressly stated in the written engagement. Third-party translation, notarial, consular, legalisation and courier costs are normally separate.
Need a Greek AFM?
Send your nationality, country of residence, identification document and the reason you need the Greek Tax ID. We will review the correct document and fee route before the procedure begins.