Greek Tax Number

Before you apply for a tax number, you should consult an accountant. There may be a legal requirement to complete a tax return annually. This certainly applies to anyone owning property, even if they live outside of Greece. The purchase of a motor vehicle is also declared on the tax return. The tax office want to know where your money comes from if you buy a house or car. It is therefore essential to have bank information for money transferred from overseas. We would not advise bringing money in a suitcase, as the tax office will assume you are working and not declaring your income.

You will need a tax number:

• To buy land or property

• To buy a car (not sure about motor bike)

• To get a telephone connection (if you rent your landlord may do this but he will get the bill)

• To open a bank account

• To get electric connected (if you rent your landlord may do this but he will get the bill)

The tax number is obtained at the local tax office, it was not hard to get but you are better to have a Greek speaking person with you who knows the system. There is a little English spoken there. Beware there are some people who will charge you to do this for you, when I am sure a friendly Greek or Greek speaking person will help you for nothing.

There is no charge for the issue of a tax number, probably the only thing the tax office does for free. We had to fill out a form and return the next day but how long will depend on the time of year you apply. 

You will need your passport and a residential address in Greece. Your passport will be needed for nearly everything you do in Greece.

NOTE:-  The tax office is located between  K. Lombardou (The main road along the sea front) and Filita which runs parallel.   Very near the back of Piraeus Bank.