Remote Greek registration support

Get an AFM, AMKA and Greek admin setup remotely.

We manage Greek AFM and TAXISnet registration while you remain abroad and coordinate eligible AMKA cases through an authorised representative. Your accountant, lawyer, notary and local administrator are sequenced under one case plan; only legally personal identity, consent or biometric steps remain with you.

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Delivery: Remote coordination
Starting price: €195
First response: One working day

Authority approval and AMKA eligibility cannot be guaranteed. Government, consular, Apostille, translation, courier and separately engaged professional fees are excluded unless the written scope says otherwise.

The short answer

What can be completed while you stay abroad?

AFM and initial TAXISnet access have a clear electronic route. AMKA can be submitted by an authorised representative, but only for someone who qualifies for the Greek employment or social-insurance system and can provide the evidence required for their category. Tax filings, E9 property registration and document work can often follow remotely through the relevant professional. Residence biometrics and bank identity checks may still require you.

Remote-readiness map

Which Greek registrations can be delegated?

Registration or task	Remote route	Who handles it	Important limit
AFM and Authentication Key	Usually fully remote	Your assigned accountant, tax representative or specifically authorised third party	Names, identity documents and authority wording must match. Foreign documents may need legalisation and translation.
TAXISnet or myAADE access	Usually remote with the AFM route	AADE issues credentials to the taxpayer and, where authorised, the representative	You retain and secure your personal credentials. We never ask to keep your password or one-time code.
Tax-representative appointment	Remote with suitable authority	Greek accountant or other eligible tax representative	It is not mandatory in every case. Ongoing tax work and annual fees require a separate agreement.
AMKA issuance or activation	Potentially remote by representative	Authorised administrator at KEP or e-EFKA, with professional review where needed	Eligibility must exist. The service point may require original or certified evidence and can request extra documents.
AMA insured-person registration	Often representable after employment starts	Authorised representative and e-EFKA	Normally follows AFM, AMKA and a real employment or insurance basis.
E9 and related tax-registry work	Often remote after AFM	Greek accountant, with lawyer or notary input where relevant	This is regulated tax work, not concierge administration, and is quoted separately.
Residence-permit preparation	Some preparation and filings can be delegated	Greek immigration lawyer	Biometrics, identity checks or card collection may require presence. Rules depend on the permit category.
Greek bank account	Case-specific, never guaranteed	The bank performs KYC; we can prepare and coordinate	The bank decides whether video identification is enough or a branch visit is required.

AFM and TAXISnet

How does a remote Greek tax-number application work?

AADE’s current process combines the AFM application with the request for an Authentication Key. A representative can submit electronically without the applicant attending a Greek tax office.

AFM is the Greek Tax Identification Number, called TIN in AADE’s English guidance. It is used for property transactions, leases, tax filings, employment, many utility contracts and other administrative relationships. Receiving an AFM does not itself decide your tax residence, VAT position or obligation to file a return.

We first choose the correct representative route. The assigned accountant, tax representative, legal representative or specifically authorised third party uses their own TAXISnet credentials and submits the file under the accepted mandate. AADE identifies that representative through their credentials, allowing the standard represented case to proceed without a Greek tax-office visit by you.

A standard file begins with a clear passport or accepted identity document, personal and contact details, nationality, family status and the reason the AFM is required. Depending on the facts, AADE may ask for a translated marriage or civil-partnership certificate, residence evidence, court documents or a specially worded authorisation. Documents made outside Greece may require Apostille or consular legalisation and a complete certified Greek translation.

When approved, AADE sends the AFM certificate and encrypted Authentication Key or access information to the registered email addresses according to the submission route. You should verify your own email, store the certificate safely and replace any temporary password. The accountant can then explain whether a tax-representative appointment or further registry action is actually needed.

AMKA eligibility first

Can every non-resident obtain an AMKA?

No. AMKA is tied to work, insurance, pension, benefits or dependant status in Greece. It is not automatically available just because someone owns property, has an AFM or wants public healthcare.

The Ministry of Labour describes AMKA as the mandatory employment and insurance identifier for people who work, are insured or intend to work within Greece. The current framework distinguishes between issuing the number and keeping it active. A person may have an AMKA recorded but need additional current evidence before it is active for the relevant use.

Eligibility and documents vary. An EU citizen may need evidence connecting them to Greek work or insurance. A third-country national normally needs a qualifying and valid residence status as well as the evidence required for the particular employment, insurance or dependant route. Applicants for international protection use the PAAYPA framework until the conditions for conversion apply. Family members and minors have their own documentary rules.

The 2023 Joint Ministerial Decision states that a representative can act with their own original identification and a simple authorisation from the applicant bearing authenticated signature. That makes a remote route possible, but it does not force every KEP or e-EFKA officer to accept an incomplete or ineligible file. The office can check originals, certified copies, residence data and evidence retrieved from other registers.

Our first step is therefore an eligibility screen, not a payment promise. We identify the category, check whether AFM must come first, list the evidence and select the correct service point. If the evidence does not support AMKA, we explain the blocker and refer any legal interpretation to the lawyer rather than submitting a speculative application.

Authority from abroad

What kind of power of attorney will you need?

Use the narrowest document that the receiving authority and professional accept. A gov.gr electronic authorisation is legally equivalent to an authorisation with authenticated signature, but it requires the right Greek digital access. Login is through personal TAXISnet credentials with a registered mobile number or through a participating Greek bank, followed by SMS confirmation.

If that route is unavailable, the lawyer, accountant or notary prepares the exact wording before you sign anything. Depending on the document and destination, signature can take place before a Greek consular authority or a competent foreign notary. A foreign notarised document may need Hague Apostille or Greek consular authentication, followed by certified translation into Greek.

Do not buy a generic internet power-of-attorney template. AFM, AMKA, property, bank and residence matters require different powers. Overbroad authority creates unnecessary risk; authority that omits the precise submission or receipt power can be rejected. The written scope should name the professional, task, permitted records and end point.

One coordinator, the right professional

Who does what in the remote team?

Accountant

AFM, TAXISnet, tax-registry review, representative questions and any separately agreed tax filings.

Lawyer or notary

Authority wording, legalisation route, legal advice and regulated filings where the facts require them.

Local administrator

KEP or e-EFKA attendance, appointment coordination, status follow-up and collection of permitted outputs.

Greece, Sorted. acts as the coordination layer. We gather the facts once, route each regulated decision to the right professional, maintain a checklist and return a single status summary. Before work begins, you are told who is responsible, whether their engagement is direct, what the quoted fee includes and where authority must be granted.

Published starting prices

Choose the registration route, not a vague relocation package.

Remote AFM and TAXISnet

€195 standard case

Route assessment, tailored checklist, authority coordination, accountant submission, AADE follow-up and secure handover of the result.

AMKA eligibility and representation

€195 standard eligible case

Eligibility screen, evidence checklist, authority document, service-point coordination, representative attendance and outcome note.

AFM and AMKA coordinated route

€390 when both services are selected

Sequenced AFM, TAXISnet and eligible AMKA workflow with one coordinator. AMA or another follow-on step can be scoped after review.

What checkout reserves

Payment records the selected standard scope and starts professional triage. Nationality, residence status, purpose, document language and authority route still determine eligibility. If the published route cannot continue, we explain the blocker, the work already completed and the refund due under the booking terms. The AFM and AMKA themselves carry no government issuance fee; the price covers review, representation and coordination.

A controlled process

From remote intake to documented handover

Send your nationality, country of residence, purpose, current Greek documents and deadline without attaching sensitive records.
We identify the likely AFM, AMKA, AMA or professional route and flag anything that cannot be delegated.
You receive the named professional, fixed scope, complete price, document checklist and proposed authority wording.
Documents move through the agreed secure channel. The lawyer, accountant or administrator checks them before submission.
The authorised person submits or attends the correct service point and records any authority response or missing item.
You receive the official output, a status summary, credential-security instructions and any next action that remains yours.

What should you prepare?

Valid passport or accepted national identity document
Nationality, tax residence, family status and current address
The precise reason you need AFM, AMKA or AMA
Any Greek residence, employment, insurance or property evidence already held
Consistent spelling of names across every document
A personal email address and mobile number you control

What stays outside the promise?

Guaranteed authority decisions or fixed government processing dates
AMKA where the applicant does not meet an eligible category
Residence biometrics, passport issuance or personal identity checks
Guaranteed bank onboarding, credit or account activation
Tax, legal or immigration advice from an unqualified coordinator
Password, one-time-code or unrestricted identity handling

Timing and avoidable delays

How quickly can the remote route be completed?

A clean AFM file can usually be prepared quickly, but the clock starts only when identity, names, authority and supporting documents are correct. We normally review a standard intake within one working day and aim to submit a complete AFM file within two working days after receiving the valid mandate. AADE controls approval.

AMKA timing is less predictable because the representative may need an appointment and the service point must verify category-specific eligibility. Apostille, consular appointments, certified translations, mismatched transliterations and missing Greek residence or employment evidence are the most common reasons a remote file slows down.

Urgency never changes the legal requirements. If your property completion, employment start or residence deadline depends on a registration, disclose that date at intake so the lawyer, accountant or administrator can say whether the timetable is realistic before you commit.

Useful answers

Frequently asked questions

Can I obtain a Greek AFM without travelling to Greece?

Yes, in many standard cases. We arrange the appropriate accountant, tax representative or specifically authorised person to submit the AFM and Authentication Key application through the AADE route. The mandate and identity documents must meet the authority’s requirements.

Is AFM the same as a Greek TIN?

Yes. AFM is the Greek abbreviation for the Tax Identification Number. AADE uses the English term TIN in its guidance. An AFM does not by itself make someone a Greek tax resident or create eligibility for every other registration.

Does the AFM service include TAXISnet access?

The standard remote AFM route includes coordination of the Authentication Key and initial myAADE or TAXISnet access credentials where the authority issues them. You receive your own credentials and must change or protect them. We do not retain your password or one-time codes.

Can an authorised representative obtain AMKA for me?

The current AMKA decision provides for a representative who presents their own identification and an authorisation bearing authenticated signature. That does not remove the applicant’s eligibility requirements. The service point must accept the documents and may ask for originals, certified copies or additional evidence for the applicant’s category.

Is every foreign resident eligible for AMKA?

No. AMKA is an employment and social-insurance identifier, not a general expat number. Eligibility depends on nationality, lawful residence and the basis for entering the Greek employment, insurance, pension, benefit or dependant system. We screen eligibility before accepting an AMKA mandate.

What is the difference between AMKA and AMA?

AMKA is the social-security identification number. AMA is the e-EFKA insured-person registration number used when someone is registered in the insured-person register, commonly in connection with first employment. They are related but separate steps, and an AFM and AMKA are normally needed before AMA registration.

Do I need a Greek tax representative?

Not automatically in every case. AADE states that appointing a tax representative can be optional where the taxpayer accepts service of tax notices through the contact details declared to the administration. Your accountant should confirm what is appropriate for your purpose and ongoing obligations.

How do I authorise the Greek team from abroad?

If you already have the required Greek digital access, a gov.gr electronic authorisation may be suitable. Otherwise the receiving professional will prepare the exact authority wording for signature before a Greek consulate or an appropriate foreign notary. A foreign document may need Apostille or consular legalisation and certified Greek translation.

Can you open a Greek bank account remotely as part of the package?

We can prepare the administrative file and coordinate introductions, but no bank account is guaranteed. Each bank applies its own customer-identification, tax-residence, source-of-funds and in-person or video-identification requirements.

How long does remote Greek registration take?

A standard AFM file is often submitted within two working days after a complete and valid mandate is received. AMKA and other service-point procedures are more variable. Authority queues, document legalisation, translation, mismatched names and eligibility questions can extend the process. Timings are estimates, not guarantees.

Official sources checked 24 September 2026

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Authority pages, eligibility categories and evidence requirements can change. This page explains the coordination route and is not a legal, tax or immigration opinion.

Reviewed by Yanni

A route you can inspect before you pay.

This page was reviewed against current AADE, gov.gr and Ministry of Labour materials. The working model combines an English-speaking coordinator with Greek accountants, lawyers, notaries and local administrators. Read the booking terms, review the full AFM guide, or compare all services.