FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS
Buying Property in Greece, Made Simple
Before you can sign at the notary, you need a Greek tax number (AFM), a Greek bank account and certified translations of your documents. Ellytic handles all of it — fully remote, in 3 business days, in your language.
500+ cases · 9 languages · 3 business days · No trip to Greece required
Why every buyer needs an AFM first
No Greek tax number, no purchase.
A Greek tax number (AFM) is mandatory to sign a property purchase contract, open a Greek bank account and pay property transfer tax. Without it the notary appointment cannot proceed — so it is the very first thing to arrange, ideally before you fly in for viewings.
Your full buyer-setup layer — remote
AFM, banking, translations and tax guidance in one coordinated flow.
Ellytic obtains your AFM via an authorised representative (no in-person AADE visit), produces certified translations of your passport and proof-of-funds documents in the format Greek notaries and banks accept, introduces you to a Greek bank for account opening, and guides you on the ongoing property tax (ENFIA) obligations. We coordinate directly with your notary and, for Golden-Visa cases, your immigration lawyer.
Built for international buyers
Your documents, your language — wherever you are buying from.
Israel
Athens, Thessaloniki — investment + Golden Visa
Hebrew-language setup, fast AFM + banking for investors
China
Athens–Piraeus — Golden Visa investors
Chinese-language support, fully remote, no travel needed
Turkey
Thrace, Thessaloniki, Aegean islands
Cross-border document handling + certified translations
Germany
Crete, the Ionian, the Peloponnese — holiday homes
German-language, holiday-home buyer setup in days
United Kingdom
Tourist regions & islands
Post-Brexit non-EU buyer guidance + AFM
Middle East
Athens & coastal — luxury
Discreet, multilingual high-value buyer support
USA / Canada
Luxury islands & high-budget
Remote AFM + banking across time zones
From details to notary in days
Four steps, fully remote.
- 1
Share your details
A short online form — who is buying and where.
- 2
We prepare everything remotely
AFM application + certified translations + bank introduction, no AADE visit.
- 3
Setup ready in ~3 business days
AFM issued, bank account ready, documents notary-accepted.
- 4
You sign at the notary
Arrive only for the final signing — the groundwork is done.
Buying for a Golden Visa?
We handle the prerequisites every investor needs.
Every Greek Golden-Visa property investment first requires an AFM, a Greek bank account and certified translations — exactly what Ellytic sets up. The residence-permit filing itself stays with your immigration lawyer; we make sure the financial and tax groundwork is done and coordinated, so the application is never held up by missing paperwork. Investment thresholds and eligible areas are set by current Greek law — confirm the latest figures with your lawyer.
What does your purchase need?
Pick your situation — see exactly what to set up and how long it takes.
A second home to enjoy and visit.
- You'll need
- AFM · Certified translations · Greek bank account
- Typical timeline
- ~3 business days
Frequently asked questions
01Can foreigners buy property in Greece?
Yes. EU citizens buy freely; most non-EU citizens can too, with limited restrictions in certain border/island areas that require a permit. Ellytic handles the tax, banking and translation setup either way.
02Do I need a Greek tax number (AFM) to buy property?
Yes — it is mandatory to sign the purchase contract, open a bank account and pay property transfer tax. It is the first thing to arrange.
03Do I have to travel to Greece to get my AFM or bank account?
No. Ellytic obtains your AFM via an authorised representative and introduces you to a Greek bank remotely. You only travel for the final notary signing.
04Which documents need certified translation?
Typically your passport and proof-of-funds documents, plus any inheritance or company documents. Ellytic produces them in the certified format Greek notaries and banks require.
05Does this help with the Golden Visa?
Yes — Ellytic sets up the AFM, bank account and translations every Golden-Visa investment needs, and coordinates with your immigration lawyer, who handles the residence-permit filing itself.
06How long does it take?
The AFM and full setup are typically ready within 3 business days.
Get your Greek buyer setup ready
AFM, banking and certified translations — remote, in days, in your language.