Document intake
The identity and address documents AADE needs, checked before anything is submitted.
Greece AFM Setup
Your Greek tax number, set up without the runaround.
The AFM is the Greek tax number you need before you can bank, rent, work, buy property, or file taxes. We organize the documents and the AADE process, with representation where needed, and hand over your issued AFM.
First call: leave knowing exactly which documents you need, whether you need representation, and the path to your issued AFM.
Researching the route first? Browse the tax guides
What you get
What we coordinate for your AFM.
An AFM application stalls on missing documents or unclear representation. We organize the intake, the process, and the handover.
Representation where needed
Where you cannot attend in person, the representation or power-of-attorney workflow to apply on your behalf.
AADE coordination
Coordination of the application with the relevant AADE office, including the office for non-residents.
Handover
Your issued AFM handed over, ready for banking, rentals, work, property, or filing.
The AFM unlocks almost everything
The AFM is required to open a bank account, sign a lease, work, buy or register property, and file taxes in Greece. It is usually the first administrative step.
Non-residents can get one
You do not need to be a Greek resident to obtain an AFM. Non-residents can apply, with representation where in-person attendance is not possible.
Issued once, used for life
The AFM is a nine-digit number issued by AADE and used for all your Greek tax and administrative dealings.
Setup, not tax advice
Movingto coordinates the AFM setup. Tax advice and filings stay with a licensed Greek tax adviser or accountant, which the tax-filing service covers.
Who this fits
Why use Movingto for an AFM?
The valuable work is getting the documents and representation right the first time, so the AFM is issued without repeated trips or rejected submissions.
Good fit for
- People who need a Greek tax number before banking or renting
- Buyers who need an AFM to purchase or register property
- Non-residents who cannot easily attend a Greek tax office in person
- Clients setting up before a move, a visa, or annual filing
Not the right fit for
- Anyone wanting tax advice or filing from Movingto (use the tax-filing service)
- People who already hold an AFM
- Clients needing bookkeeping or company registration
- Anyone seeking an outcome the tax office does not allow
Service scope
What Movingto coordinates, and what stays with specialists.
You get a managed AFM setup and a clean handover. Tax advice, filings, and the tax position stay with a licensed Greek tax adviser or accountant.
- Included workstreams
- 3
- Scope boundary
- Clear
Delivery scopeIncluded vs. referred out
Coordinated by Movingto
Document intake and check
We confirm the identity and address documents AADE needs before submission.
Coordinated by Movingto
Representation workflow
Where you cannot attend in person, we organize the representation or power-of-attorney workflow.
Coordinated by Movingto
AADE coordination and handover
We coordinate the application with the relevant AADE office and hand over the issued AFM.
Handled separately
Tax advice or filing from Movingto
Movingto does not provide tax advice or file returns. Those stay with a licensed Greek tax adviser or accountant.
Handled separately
Outcome guarantee
No provider can guarantee an outcome the tax office does not permit. The facts and AADE process control the result.
Setup path
From documents to an issued AFM.
Each stage turns the AFM requirement into a clean handover: documents, representation, AADE coordination, then the number.
Case path04 managed stages
- Step 1 of 4
Confirm documents
Confirm the identity and address documents AADE needs for your case.
- Step 2 of 4
Set up representation
Where needed, set up the representation or power-of-attorney workflow to apply on your behalf.
- Step 3 of 4
Coordinate the application
Coordinate the AFM application with the relevant AADE office.
- Step 4 of 4
Hand over the AFM
Deliver your issued AFM, ready for banking, rentals, work, property, or filing.
Evidence
Evidence you can check.
Scope, professional boundaries, and credential claims stay tied to source pages instead of sitting as unsupported marketing copy.
Source
Issue of a tax identification number (AFM)
View sourcegov.gr / AADE
Source
Greece - Tax administration
View sourcePwC Worldwide Tax Summaries
Common questions
Questions before you engage.
What is an AFM?
The AFM (Arithmos Forologikou Mitroou) is the Greek tax identification number, a nine-digit number issued by the tax authority (AADE). It is required to file taxes, open a bank account, work, and buy or register property in Greece.
Do I need to be a resident to get one?
No. Non-residents can obtain an AFM, including through representation where they cannot attend a Greek tax office in person. Many people get an AFM before they move, to set up banking or a property purchase.
What does the AFM service include?
Document intake and checking, the representation or power-of-attorney workflow where needed, coordination of the application with the relevant AADE office, and handover of your issued AFM.
Can this be bundled with tax filing?
Yes. Many clients set up an AFM first, then use the Greece tax-return filing service for annual filing. The two are scoped separately.
Does Movingto give tax advice?
No. The AFM service handles the tax-number setup. Tax advice and filings stay with a licensed Greek tax adviser or accountant.
Private advisory call
Get your Greek AFM set up.
Bring your identity and address documents and your timeline. We confirm what AADE needs, set up representation where required, and hand over your issued AFM.
First call covers
Leave knowing exactly which documents you need and the path to your AFM.
- Route fit
- Country, visa category, family members, and timing.
- Scope
- Documents, legal work, tax points, and investment boundaries.
- Next steps
- What to prepare before engaging the right specialists.