Almost every official step in Greece starts with a tax identification number (AFM \/ \u0391\u03a6\u039c)<\/strong>. Whether you are from the United States, Canada, Australia, the UK or elsewhere, you will need one to buy or rent property, open a bank account, sign utility contracts, inherit, work or start a business in Greece.<\/p>\n There are three main routes. Which one is available to you depends on your situation and on the current practice of the Greek tax authority (AADE):<\/p>\n A passport normally does not<\/strong> need to be translated. Supporting documents in another language, however, may have to be submitted with a certified Greek translation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n If you cannot travel to Greece, a lawyer or accountant can apply for you. In that case the power of attorney you sign abroad usually has to be:<\/p>\n Always translate the final, apostilled document<\/strong>, so that the Apostille is translated too.<\/p>\n Translatable translates powers of attorney, proof-of-address documents, bank statements, certificates and other documents from English and German into Greek, including certified translations with lawyer certification. We check names and dates for consistency and can work entirely online, so you can prepare everything before you travel.<\/p>\n This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice. Requirements can change and may vary between tax offices \u2013 always confirm the current requirements with the AADE, your tax office or your Greek lawyer.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Who needs an AFM?<\/h2>\n
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How can a foreigner apply?<\/h2>\n
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Documents usually requested<\/h2>\n
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Applying through a power of attorney<\/h2>\n
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Tips to avoid delays<\/h2>\n
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How Translatable can help<\/h2>\n