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.
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.
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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.
Non-residents can get one
You do not need to be a Greek resident to obtain an AFM. Non-residents apply online; a tax representative is optional (AADE decision A.1069/2024).
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.
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
From documents to an issued AFM.
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
Deliver your issued AFM, ready for banking, rentals, work, property, or filing.
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
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, and identity can be confirmed by myAADElive video call, so you do not need to visit a Greek tax office. 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 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. Many clients 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.
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.