EU VAT Registration Greece
Professional VAT registration and compliance services for overseas companies trading, importing, or selling goods in Greece and across the European Union. Support for ecommerce businesses, Amazon FBA sellers, importers, and international companies entering the Greek market.
VAT COMPLIANCE AND REGISTRATION
VAT COMPLIANCE IN GREECE
WHO NEEDS TO REGISTER FOR VAT?
Greek VAT Registration Requirements for Overseas Companies
Step 1: Initial consultation and business assessment. We review your business activities, supply chain structure, ecommerce operations, and trading activities within Greece and the European Union to determine your VAT registration requirements.
Step 2: Document collection and preparation. Our team assists with preparing the necessary company documents, VAT certificates, identification documents, and supporting information required by the Greek tax authorities.
Step 3: Submission of the VAT registration application. Once the documents are prepared, we submit the application to the Greek tax authorities and handle communication throughout the registration process.
Step 4: VAT number activation and ongoing compliance support. After registration is completed, we can assist with Greek VAT returns, OSS reporting, invoice compliance, and ongoing VAT obligations for overseas companies operating in Greece.
OUR PROCESS
Simple Greek VAT Registration Process
VAT REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Greek VAT Registration Requirements
Foreign companies trading in Greece may be required to obtain a Greek VAT number before starting certain business activities within the country. This commonly applies to ecommerce sellers, importers, online retailers, marketplace businesses, wholesalers, and overseas companies storing goods locally or selling directly to customers in Greece.
In many cases, there is no minimum turnover threshold for overseas companies. VAT registration can become mandatory from the first taxable transaction, particularly when goods are imported into Greece, stored in local warehouses, or sold through fulfilment networks such as Amazon FBA.
The Greek tax authorities typically require several corporate and identification documents during the registration process. These usually include:
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Company registration documents
- VAT certificate from the home country, if applicable
- Passport copies of company directors
- Proof of business activity
- Power of Attorney
- Information regarding Greek or EU trading activities
- Details relating to imports, warehousing, or ecommerce operations
Depending on the nature of the business, additional supporting documents may occasionally be requested during the review process.
The VAT registration turnaround time in Greece generally ranges between 3 and 8 weeks. However, timelines can vary depending on the complexity of the application, the structure of the company, and how quickly the required documentation is provided to the Greek tax authorities.
Applications involving ecommerce operations, cross-border trade, imports into the European Union, or marketplace fulfilment structures sometimes require additional verification, which may slightly extend processing times.
After obtaining a Greek VAT number, businesses are generally required to submit periodic VAT returns and maintain proper accounting records in accordance with Greek and EU VAT regulations. Depending on the business model, additional compliance obligations such as OSS reporting, EC Sales Lists, Intrastat declarations, and invoice compliance requirements may also apply.
For many overseas businesses expanding into the European market, proper VAT registration in Greece becomes an important part of maintaining smooth logistics, customs clearance, and ongoing compliance across the EU.
FAQ
Common Questions About Greek VAT Registration
When is VAT registration required in Greece for overseas companies?
Foreign companies may need to register for VAT in Greece when importing goods, storing inventory locally, selling directly to Greek customers, or carrying out taxable business activities within the country.
Is there a minimum turnover threshold for foreign companies?
In many cases, no. Overseas businesses can become liable for Greek VAT registration from their first taxable transaction, particularly when goods are physically located in Greece or imported through Greek customs.
How long does Greek VAT registration take?
The VAT registration process in Greece generally takes between 3 and 8 weeks, depending on the complexity of the application and the documents provided to the tax authorities.
What documents are required for Greek VAT registration?
The Greek tax authorities usually request company incorporation documents, VAT certificates from the home country if applicable, passport copies of directors, proof of business activity, and information relating to Greek or EU trading operations.
Do ecommerce businesses need a Greek VAT number?
Yes, many ecommerce sellers operating in Greece may require VAT registration, especially when using local warehouses, fulfilment centres, Amazon FBA, or selling directly to Greek consumers.
Are VAT returns required after registration?
Yes. Once registered, businesses are generally required to submit periodic VAT returns and comply with ongoing Greek and EU VAT reporting obligations.
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Need assistance with Greek VAT registration or ongoing VAT compliance? Our team works with overseas companies, ecommerce sellers, importers, and international businesses operating within Greece and across the European Union.
Whether you are importing goods into Greece, storing inventory locally, selling through ecommerce marketplaces, or expanding your operations into the EU market, we can help you understand your VAT obligations and manage the registration process from start to finish.
Contact us with details about your business activities, and our team will provide guidance on the registration requirements, required documents, estimated turnaround times, and ongoing VAT compliance obligations in Greece.