How to Get a Greek Tax Number (AFM) as a Foreigner

The AFM (ΑΦΜ) is your personal Greek Tax Identification Number. It is required for almost all legal and financial activities in Greece, from signing a lease to buying real estate, applying for a residence permit, or opening a bank account.

Whether you’re moving to Greece or investing from abroad, getting an AFM is your first legal step.

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📌 Who Needs an AFM?

Foreign individuals must get an AFM if they plan to:

🏠 Buy or rent real estate
📄 Apply for a residence permit (Golden Visa, FIP, etc.)
🏦 Open a Greek bank account
💰 Register for social security (EFKA)
🧾 File taxes or declare income in Greece
🚗 Register a vehicle or start a business

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🗂 Required Documents

To apply for an AFM, you’ll need:

• 📄 Valid passport or EU national ID

• 🧍 Tax representative (for non-residents)

• 📬 Proof of address (Greek or foreign)

• 📝 Completed M1 tax form (provided by your lawyer)

🛡 Non-EU citizens must appoint a Greek tax representative for filings.

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🏛 Where to Apply

You can apply:

• In person at the local tax office (DOY)

• Through a power of attorney to a Greek lawyer

• Occasionally online, via authorized representatives

⏱ Processing time: same day (if in person), or 2–5 days via representative.

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⚠️ Important Notes

❗ An AFM does not require Greek residency. You can obtain one before arriving.
❗ A different AFM is issued for each person — spouses and children included.
❗ If you change your tax residency or begin earning income in Greece, your AFM status must be updated.

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🔄 What Happens After You Get an AFM?

Once issued, your AFM becomes your official tax ID for:

🏛 Dealing with public services
🏠 Registering real estate with the Land Registry
📑 Submitting annual tax declarations
🏦 Complying with local financial rules

It does not automatically make you a tax resident — but it’s required to initiate many legal processes in Greece.

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⚖️ Why Use a Lawyer?

Applying for an AFM may seem simple, but for foreign investors and residents, it’s best done correctly the first time. At Borderless Lawyers, we:

📝 Act as your legal representative in Greece
📂 Prepare and file all paperwork
🏛 Liaise with Greek tax offices on your behalf
📌 Ensure compliance with local tax rules and status updates
🛡 Prevent mismatches that can delay property purchases or residency applications

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📞 Need a Greek AFM to Get Started?

Whether you’re buying property, moving to Greece, or just opening a bank account — we can help.

💬 Book a consultation with Borderless Lawyers to apply for your Greek Tax Number (AFM) and avoid legal or bureaucratic delays.

✉️ Start your journey in Greece with legal clarity and peace of mind.