Document intake
The identity document AADE needs (a passport, or a national ID card for EU citizens) and the application details, checked before anything is submitted.
Greece AFM Setup
Your Greek tax number, set up without the runaround.
You can get a Greek AFM tax number online with no AADE fee: since 1 December 2023 every individual, Greek or foreign, resident or not, applies through AADE's online application and confirms identity by a myAADElive video call or at a tax office, and AADE emails the AFM certificate and access codes (AADE decision A.1185/2023). A tax representative is optional for non-residents who accept AADE notices at their own contact details (A.1069/2024). The AFM (Arithmos Forologikou Mitroou) is the nine-digit Greek tax identification number you need before you can bank, rent, work, buy property, or file taxes. We prepare the documents with you, organize the application and any authorisation, and hand over your issued AFM.
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First call: leave knowing exactly which documents you need, whether you need representation, and the path to your issued AFM.
Researching the route first? Read the Greece AFM guide
What you get
What we handle 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 someone applies on your behalf, the specific authorisation with a certified signature that AADE requires, and a Greek tax representative if you want one.
AADE application
The online application prepared and the identification step booked: an immediate or scheduled myAADElive video call, or an appointment at a tax office.
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.
Can non-residents get a Greek AFM?
Yes. Non-residents apply online like everyone else and can confirm identity by video call. A tax representative is optional if you accept AADE notices at your declared contact details (AADE decision A.1069/2024).
One number for all Greek tax dealings
The AFM is a nine-digit number issued by AADE and used for all your Greek tax and administrative dealings, with access codes for AADE's online services.
Tax setup handoff
Movingto organizes the AFM setup. A licensed Greek tax adviser or accountant handles tax advice and filings through the tax-filing service.
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
How the AFM setup is managed.
You get a managed AFM setup and a clean handover. A licensed Greek tax adviser or accountant handles tax advice, filings, and the tax position.
- Included workstreams
- 3
- Professional scope
- Clear
Delivery scopeMovingto delivery and specialist scope
Managed by Movingto
Document intake and check
We confirm the identity document and application details AADE needs before submission.
Managed by Movingto
Representation workflow
Where someone applies on your behalf, we organize the authorisation with a certified signature, and a Greek tax representative if you choose one.
Managed by Movingto
AADE application and handover
We organize the online application and the identification step with AADE and hand over the issued AFM.
Handled by the relevant specialist
Tax advice or filing from Movingto
Movingto maps the case path and prepares a clean file. Tax advice, filing decisions, and submissions are handled by the licensed or qualified tax professional responsible for that scope.
Handled by the relevant specialist
Outcome guarantee
No provider can guarantee an outcome the tax office does not permit. The facts and AADE process control the result.
Setup path
How do you get a Greek AFM online?
Each stage turns the AFM requirement into a clean handover: documents, any authorisation, the online application and identification, then the number.
Case path04 managed stages
- Step 1 of 4
Confirm documents
Confirm the identity document and application details AADE needs for your case.
- Step 2 of 4
Set up representation
Where someone applies on your behalf, set up the authorisation with a certified signature, and a tax representative if you want one.
- Step 3 of 4
Apply and confirm identity
Submit the online AFM application and confirm identity by myAADElive video call or at a tax office.
- Step 4 of 4
Hand over the AFM
AADE emails the AFM certificate and access codes; we check them with you, ready for banking, rentals, work, property, or filing.
At a glance
How the Greek AFM application works
| Step | What the rules say |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any individual, Greek or foreign, resident or not |
| How | Online application on AADE's site (paper route ended 1 December 2023) |
| Identity check | myAADElive video call (immediate or booked) or an appointment at a tax office |
| Documents | Valid passport (EU citizens: passport or national ID); residence permit for non-EU residents of Greece |
| Applying for someone else | Specific authorisation with a certified signature |
| Tax representative | Optional if you accept AADE notices at your declared contact details |
| Fee | None set by AADE |
| What you receive | AFM certificate and access codes by email |
Source: AADE decisions A.1185/2023 and A.1069/2024 (texts on taxheaven.gr), checked 18 October 2026.
Evidence
Evidence you can check.
Scope, professional ownership, 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
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Greece - Tax administration
View sourcePwC Worldwide Tax Summaries
Source
AADE decision A.1185/2023: online AFM and access-code issue for every individual
View sourceAADE decision, text on TaxheavenChecked 18 October 2026
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AADE decision A.1069/2024: tax representative optional for non-residents
View sourceAADE decision, text on TaxheavenChecked 18 October 2026
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Tax Procedure Code (Law 5104/2024) article 8: non-residents may appoint a tax representative
View sourceTax Procedure Code, consolidated text on TaxheavenChecked 18 October 2026
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. AADE decision A.1185/2023 lets any individual, resident or not, apply online, and identity can be confirmed by myAADElive video call, so you do not need to visit a Greek tax office. You can get an AFM before you move, for example to open a bank account or buy property.
What does the AFM service include?
Document intake and checking, the authorisation or optional tax-representative documents where needed, the online application and identification step with AADE, and handover of your issued AFM.
Can this be bundled with tax filing?
Yes. You can set up an AFM first, then use the Greece tax-return filing service for annual filing. The two are scoped separately.
Who handles Greek tax advice?
The AFM service handles the tax-number setup. A licensed Greek tax adviser or accountant handles tax advice and filings.
How much does a Greek AFM cost?
AADE charges nothing to issue an AFM: decision A.1185/2023 sets no fee. Movingto's AFM service is priced per case; ask for a quote.
Do I need a tax representative in Greece to get an AFM?
Not necessarily. Since AADE decision A.1069/2024, a non-resident can choose not to appoint a tax representative by accepting that AADE sends notices to the contact details they declare. If you do appoint one, the representative must be a Greek tax resident and is not liable for your taxes (Tax Procedure Code article 8).
What documents do I need for a Greek AFM?
A scanned copy of a valid passport, or a national ID card if you are an EU citizen. Non-EU nationals who live in Greece also attach their residence permit, and married applicants their marriage or partnership certificate. If someone applies for you, add the specific authorisation with a certified signature (AADE decision A.1185/2023, article 4). AADE sends the AFM certificate and access codes to the email address on the application.
Private advisory call
Get your Greek AFM set up.
Bring your identity document 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 for the Movingto team and any relevant specialists.