Simplifying Greek Bureaucracy for Expats

Imagine stepping off a plane in Athens, ready to embrace the vibrant life Greece promises, only to find yourself entangled in a web of bureaucratic processes. For digital nomads, retirees, and investors alike, the journey to establishing a life in Greece often begins with the daunting task of obtaining an AFM, the Greek tax number. Without this essential identification, opening a bank account or even signing a rental agreement becomes an uphill battle. Fortunately, Ellytic is here to streamline this process, offering a comprehensive solution to navigate these challenges with ease.

The first hurdle in your Greek adventure is securing an AFM, a prerequisite for most legal and financial activities in the country. Traditionally, this required multiple visits to Greek tax offices, a task made even more arduous by language barriers and complex paperwork. Ellytic's Identity Starter service eliminates these obstacles by offering a 100% remote process. For a one-time fee starting at €349 for singles and €549 for couples, you can obtain your AFM without setting foot in a Greek government office. This package includes essential document translations, Greek mobile setup, and express processing, ensuring you are bank-account-ready in no time.

Having obtained your AFM, the next step is establishing a digital identity and securing banking services. Here, the Identity Full Service shines by not only assisting in AFM registration but also providing banking onboarding and a concierge digital identity setup. This service, starting from €449 for singles and €699 for couples, offers a single point of contact for all Greek authorities, saving you weeks of waiting with priority AADE scheduling. This comprehensive approach ensures that whether you're a Dutch couple buying property in Peloponnese or a British investor eyeing Greek real estate, you have a seamless transition.

Opting for a DIY approach to Greek bureaucracy may seem appealing to the adventurous, but the reality often involves long queues, repeated visits, and the risk of incorrect submissions leading to rejections. Comparing this with Ellytic's streamlined services, the difference in time, stress, and potential setbacks becomes evident. Ellytic not only reduces the time spent on bureaucratic processes but also minimizes the risk of errors through expert guidance and compliance management.

Beyond AFM and banking services, Ellytic offers Certified Translations starting from €54,90 per document, ensuring all your documents are legally valid across Greek authorities and EU-compliant. Whether it's a birth certificate for marriage registration or a diploma for professional recognition, Ellytic's express delivery ensures your documents are ready in 24 hours.

For those dealing with life events such as marriage, divorce, or inheritance, Ellytic provides complete Life Events packages, starting from €69. These packages include all necessary documents, certified translations, and guidance on legalisation, ensuring a hassle-free experience even for non-Greek partners. And when it's time to leave Greece, their * *Deregistration & Authorities service ensures a clean exit, preventing tax compliance issues and handling all necessary deregistration processes.

Embarking on a new journey in Greece should be about embracing the culture and lifestyle, not getting bogged down by bureaucracy. With Ellytic, you can transition smoothly, from obtaining your AFM to setting up a bank account and ensuring all your documents are in order. Whether you're a digital nomad, retiree, or investor, Ellytic is your trusted partner in simplifying the complexities of Greek bureaucracy.

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Lazaros • Founder & Greek Market Expert

500+ CasesGreek Market ExpertFounder

I build digital pathways through Greek bureaucracy — for people who move, buy, inherit, hire, or run operations on the ground. Designed for clarity, speed and legal certainty. ELLYTIC exists because the system should finally work.