Can You Start a Greek Business Without Being in Greece?

Yes — it is 100% legal and common for foreigners to start a business in Greece remotely using a Power of Attorney (POA).

This option is ideal if you want to:

✅ Avoid international travel costs
✅ Register quickly from abroad
✅ Stay compliant while launching your business
✅ Apply for residency or a visa later

Borderless Lawyers helps clients from the US, UK, Canada, UAE, and across Europe form companies remotely in Greece.

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🖋️ What Is a Power of Attorney (POA) in Greece?

A Power of Attorney (πληρεξούσιο) is a legal document that authorizes a representative (lawyer or accountant) to act on your behalf.

With a POA, your legal rep can:

• Apply for your Greek tax number (AFM)

• Register your company with GEMI

• Open a Greek business bank account

• Submit VAT and EIN registrations

• Sign official documents with Greek authorities

You maintain full ownership and control — your representative only handles the process.

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📑 What Does the POA Include?

A typical POA for remote company formation includes authorization for:

✅ Greek AFM registration
✅ Company registration (IKE, AE, etc.)
✅ Bank account opening
✅ VAT & EIN registration
✅ Filing with GEMI and AADE
✅ Accountant appointment
✅ Optional residency or visa application

⚖️ We draft POAs tailored to your nationality, business type, and goals — in Greek + your native language.

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🛂 How to Legalize a POA From Abroad

Depending on your location, you can sign and legalize the POA via:

We provide:

✅ POA draft in Greek and English
✅ Legalization instructions based on your country
✅ Templates for your notary or consulate
✅ Courier return instructions

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📋 Step-by-Step: How to Start a Business in Greece Remotely

1. 📝 Initial Consultation

We assess your business plan, nationality, tax residence, and legal structure needs.

2. 📄 POA Drafting

We prepare a customized bilingual POA based on:

• Company type (IKE, AE, etc.)

• Number of founders

• Services needed (bank account, visa, etc.)

3. 🖋️ Notarization & Legalization

You sign and legalize the POA in your country and send us the original via courier.

4. 🧾 Tax Number & Registration

Once we receive the POA, we:

• Get your AFM (Greek tax ID)

• Register your company with GEMI

• Apply for VAT/EIN

• Coordinate with a Greek accountant

5. 🏦 Bank Account & Activation

We open your Greek business bank account, set up online access, and finalize company activation.

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📦 What You Can Do Remotely with POA

✅ Open and register a Greek company
✅ Apply for tax and social security numbers
✅ Open a business bank account
✅ Hire a Greek accountant
✅ Appoint a resident director (if needed)
✅ Apply for a business visa or residency permit later

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🧑‍💼 Example: American Entrepreneur Launches in Athens

Emma, a US-based digital nomad, wanted to launch her e-commerce business in Greece.

From the US, she:

• Signed a bilingual POA

• Sent it to us via DHL

• We formed her IKE remotely

• Opened a business bank account with Eurobank

• Registered her for VAT and EIN

• Helped her later apply for a Digital Nomad Visa

All without her setting foot in Greece.

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💶 What Are the Costs?

We offer bundled pricing for remote setup + legal services.

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❗ Common Mistakes to Avoid

• ❌ Sending POA without notarization

• ❌ Missing Apostille/legalization

• ❌ Wrong or outdated POA format

• ❌ Trying to DIY without a Greek lawyer

• ❌ Delays due to poor translations

✅ We provide everything you need — correctly formatted, translated, and ready for Greek authorities.

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🧑‍⚖️ How Borderless Lawyers Helps

We offer full-service remote company formation in Greece:

✅ POA drafting (bilingual)
✅ Apostille/legalization guidance
✅ Tax registration (AFM, VAT, EIN)
✅ Bank account opening
✅ Legal representation before GEMI & AADE
✅ Optional residency/visa applications
✅ Ongoing accounting & legal support

💼 Start your Greek business without booking a flight — we’ll handle the rest.

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❓ FAQ – Remote Company Formation in Greece

Q: Can I own 100% of the Greek company if I’m abroad?
A: Yes. Greek law allows full foreign ownership, even remotely.

Q: Can I add multiple shareholders with POA?
A: Yes, each shareholder provides a separate POA.

Q: Will the Greek authorities accept a scanned POA?
A: No. Originals must be mailed in hard copy with proper legalization.

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🚀 Ready to Launch Your Greek Business Without Leaving Home?

Thousands of entrepreneurs start companies in Greece from abroad. With the right legal partner, it’s fast, secure, and 100% compliant.

👉 Contact Borderless Lawyers to register your Greek company remotely with Power of Attorney — complete setup in one smooth process.