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Greek Company Formation for Foreign Companies
Set Up a Company in Greece With Tax, Accounting and Compliance Support
Find a clear Greek company formation route before filings, tax registrations, VAT exposure, bank preparation and accounting obligations begin.
Professional support for foreign companies, investors and international founders that want to establish a Greek company and operate with a structured accounting and tax framework from the beginning.
SetupCompany, tax and VAT route
AFM / VATRegistration and onboarding
ComplianceAccounting and payroll planning
Route Review
Find the Right Way to Start a Greek Company
Company formation in Greece is not only a registration procedure. The correct route connects legal form, shareholder documentation, Greek AFM, VAT, banking, payroll exposure, accounting setup and tax compliance from the beginning.
A clear route helps prevent delays from incomplete documents, unclear shareholder structure, VAT planning issues or accounting gaps after incorporation.
Services
Greek Company Formation Support for Foreign-Owned Businesses
Our role is to help foreign companies move from intention to operation, with accounting and tax support connected to the setup process.
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Pre-Setup Review
Review of activity, ownership, management and tax questions before the setup begins.
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Company Setup Coordination
Practical coordination of the setup route and required information for Greek company formation.
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Tax ID and VAT Support
Support with Greek tax ID requirements, VAT registration questions and tax onboarding.
Structure First
Choose the Structure Before You Start the Procedure
A foreign founder may need a Greek IKE, branch, subsidiary, VAT-only registration, payroll route or Permanent Establishment review depending on the activity, contracts, people, invoices and long-term plan.
We help connect the tax, VAT, banking and accounting route before filings begin.
Preparation
Prepare the File Before the Greek Setup Starts
The fastest cases are usually those where founder documents, AFM route, company structure, VAT position, registered office, bank file and accounting launch are prepared together.
This reduces back-and-forth and makes the company easier to operate after incorporation.
Process
Typical Process to Open a Company in Greece
Find a clear setup sequence before filings begin. The correct preparation makes the procedure easier, faster and more predictable.
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Route Review
Activity, shareholder profile, tax exposure and operating plan.
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Document Mapping
Identity, corporate, AFM and representative documentation.
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Tax & VAT Setup
VAT, VIES, activity codes and first Greek reporting obligations.
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Accounting Launch
Bookkeeping, myDATA, payroll if needed and annual compliance.
Operate in Greece
Registration Is Only the Start. The Company Must Be Ready to Operate.
After the business is opened, the real compliance work begins: accounting books, invoice flow, myDATA, VAT returns, payroll where relevant, corporate tax, UBO, bank documentation and ongoing reporting.
N.KOLYDAS I.K.E. supports the company after setup so the new business can operate, invoice, report and comply in Greece.
Key Review Areas
What Foreign Companies Usually Need to Clarify
Every project is different, but foreign-owned companies often need to clarify these areas before they can operate smoothly in Greece.
Shareholders and directorsIdentification details, tax registration needs and documentation requirements.
Greek tax positionAFM, VAT registration, tax obligations and accounting registration steps.
Operating modelServices, goods, local staff, contracts, invoicing and Greek activity level.
After incorporationAccounting records, myDATA, VAT returns, payroll planning and reporting calendar.
FAQ
Greek Company Formation FAQ
Common questions from foreign companies and international founders considering a Greek company setup.
Can a foreign company set up a company in Greece?
Yes. Foreign shareholders can participate in a Greek company when the necessary identification, tax registration and documentation steps are completed.
Do shareholders need a Greek tax ID number?
Depending on the structure and role, shareholders, directors or representatives may need a Greek tax ID number before or during setup.
Should VAT be reviewed before incorporation?
Yes. VAT registration and invoicing should be reviewed early, especially when the company trades, provides services or invoices Greek clients.
Can you support the company after setup?
Yes. Ongoing accounting, VAT, myDATA, payroll planning and compliance support can be connected to the company formation process.
Start your Greek setup route
Discuss Your Greek Company Formation Project
Send us your case and we will review the setup route, tax registration needs, accounting steps and ongoing compliance support required for your Greek company.