Legal Representative for a Branch in Greece
Find an accountant in Greece to support the appointment, tax registration and compliance coordination of a legal representative for a foreign branch in Greece. N.KOLYDAS I.K.E. assists EU and non-EU companies with representative file review, Greek branch registration support, bank account preparation and ongoing tax compliance.
Legal Representative Support for Greek Branches
The legal representative is a key person in the Greek branch setup. The representative’s data, powers, tax position and practical role must be aligned with the parent company decision, GEMI registration, banking file and Greek compliance obligations.
Representative Review
Review of the proposed representative, appointment route, powers and Greek tax implications.
Branch Registration Link
Coordination of the representative details with the Greek branch registration file.
GEMI Coordination
Support with registration data, representation details and required branch information.
Greek Tax Number
Assistance where the representative or branch structure requires Greek tax number review.
Bank KYC File
Preparation support for representative, UBO and parent company banking documentation.
Ongoing Compliance
Bookkeeping, VAT, myDATA, payroll and tax reporting support after the branch is active.
How the Legal Representative Setup Works
A clear process helps the foreign parent company avoid registration delays and prepare the Greek branch for tax, banking and accounting compliance.
Case Review
We review the parent company, country of origin, branch purpose and proposed representative.
Powers Review
We check what powers must be reflected in the branch decision and registration file.
AFM / Tax Review
We identify Greek tax number and tax access requirements for the representative or branch.
GEMI Coordination
We align representative details with the Greek branch registration route.
Banking Preparation
We prepare KYC information for representative, UBOs and the foreign parent company.
Compliance Start
We organise bookkeeping, VAT, myDATA, payroll where required and ongoing reporting.
Information Usually Needed
The final requirements depend on the foreign parent company, the country of origin, the representative’s residence and the branch registration route.
Representative File
- Full identification details
- Greek tax number review
- Contact and address information
- Scope of authority and powers
Parent Company File
- Corporate decision appointing the representative
- Company registry certificates
- Articles of association or equivalent documents
- UBO and management information
Representative File Scanner
We help structure the representative file so that the branch registration, tax setup and banking preparation use consistent information. This is especially important when the representative is not the same person as the director of the foreign parent company.
Representative Role Linked With Accounting & Tax Compliance
Once the branch is registered, the representative role remains connected with practical compliance: Greek tax registration, VAT obligations, communication with authorities, banking matters, accounting books, myDATA reporting and payroll where the branch employs personnel in Greece.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a foreign branch in Greece need a legal representative?
Yes. The Greek branch file must include representative details and the scope of authority needed for the registration and operation of the branch in Greece.
Can the representative be a foreign individual?
This depends on the case, the person’s tax and residence position, and the documentation route. The representative file must be reviewed before submission.
Does the representative need a Greek tax number?
In many practical cases a Greek tax number review is necessary, especially where the representative must interact with Greek tax or registration procedures.
Is the legal representative the same as a tax representative?
Not always. The legal representative of a branch and a tax representative may have different roles. The correct structure must be reviewed according to the company’s situation and Greek obligations.
Can you provide the legal representative?
We can review the case, advise on the role and coordinate the accounting, tax and registration side. Whether a representative can be provided or appointed depends on the specific case and risk profile.
Do you support the branch after the representative is appointed?
Yes. We provide bookkeeping, VAT, myDATA, payroll where applicable, annual tax reporting and ongoing compliance support for Greek branches of foreign companies.
Why Work With N.KOLYDAS I.K.E.
- 26 years of experience in accounting and tax services.
- Team of 13 accountants supporting business compliance.
- Experience with foreign companies, Greek branches and international structures.
- Support for EU and non-EU parent companies.
- Remote onboarding and digital communication process.
- Permanent legal cooperation for corporate and procedural support.
Need a Legal Representative Review for a Greek Branch?
Speak with an accountant in Greece for representative appointment review, branch registration, VAT setup, bank file preparation and ongoing compliance.