An AFM is your Greek tax identification number, and you need it to rent a home, open a bank account, buy property or sign utility contracts in Greece. My Greek Expat Journey gets your AFM for a flat €250, delivered in 3 business days once your paperwork is ready, and you can start the process remotely.
Our 100% remote service eliminates friction by having senior, English-speaking experts handle all paperwork and communications with the Greek tax authorities, allowing you to secure your AFM quickly and hassle-free from anywhere in the world.
Obtaining an AFM or a Greek Tax ID allows you to open an account on TaxisNet, which is the government-based online registry system where your important transactions and tax filings take place.
The AFM is essential for opening bank accounts, renting a flat, securing property contracts or lease agreements, and getting a driving license.

We navigate the system for you, saving you time and effort.

Our experienced team ensures that all documents are correctly prepared and submitted.

Your data is handled with the utmost care and confidentiality.
An AFM (Αριθμός Φορολογικού Μητρώου) is a Greek Tax Identification Number. It's essential for various activities in Greece, including opening a bank account, signing a lease, starting a business, and even getting utilities set up. It’s a crucial step for anyone planning to live, work, or conduct business in Greece.
3 business days once your documents are complete. Your AFM is issued by the Greek tax office and sent to you securely by email, ready to use straight away. Some clients receive theirs in under 24 hours.
The flat €250 covers the full application, your appointed tax representative in Greece, preparation of the paperwork, submission to the Greek tax authorities, all follow-up with the tax office, and delivery of your official AFM document and your Taxisnet credentials. There are no separate filing or admin fees.
No. You can get your AFM entirely from abroad, without traveling to Greece or visiting a tax office. My Greek Expat Journey acts as your appointed tax representative in Greece and handles the application with the tax authorities on your behalf. The service costs a flat €250 and takes 3 business days once your documents are ready.
For most applicants: a copy of your passport, your father's and mother's full names, your full home address abroad, your foreign tax ID number, and a mobile phone number. You also sign an authorization form in Greek, which we prepare and translate for you. There is nothing for you to draft or file yourself.
Rejections are rare when the correct information is provided. However, if an AFM application is rejected, our team will directly escalate the issue to the Greek tax authorities to ensure a successful outcome.
Yes. The AFM process is open to both. EU and non-EU citizens can apply with a passport. The steps and the €250 fee are the same in both cases.
Yes to both. Greek banks will not open an account without an AFM, and you cannot complete a property purchase, sign the notarial deed or pay property transfer tax without one. It is normally the first thing to arrange, before you start viewing property or comparing banks.