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Γενικό Εμπορικό Μητρώο (Γ.Ε.ΜΗ.)
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Every record below has its own page with the registered name, registration number, registered address, legal form and status, plus free change monitoring. Records are mirrored from public open data (GLEIF LEI, CC0), which sources them from the national register.
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Business Registry Greece — free GEMI search
GEMI (Γενικό Εμπορικό Μητρώο) is the business registry Greece relies on for every IKE, AE, EPE and sole proprietorship. Use this page for a free GEMI search by company name, GEMI number or AFM tax number and pull the official record: legal form, registered address, share capital, registration date and legal representatives. All lookups are free with no signup.
GEMI at a glance
- What it publishes
- GEMI number, AFM (tax number), Company name
- What it costs
- Searching here is free
- How current it is
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- Can we monitor it
- Not currently offered for this source; lookup availability does not imply change monitoring
Access Greek company data from GEMI (General Electronic Commercial Registry). Search by company name or AFM.
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800K+
Active Businesses
#51 Global
GDP Rank
#1 Global
Shipping Fleet
20%+
Tourism GDP Share
Registry Overview
Greece's GEMI (Γενικό Εμπορικό Μητρώο / General Electronic Commercial Registry) is the central business register. All Greek businesses must register and receive an AFM (tax number). Greece's economy is dominated by shipping, tourism, and agriculture, with a growing tech startup scene in Athens and Thessaloniki.
Entity Types
- •ΕΠΕ (Εταιρεία Περιορισμένης Ευθύνης)
- •ΑΕ (Ανώνυμη Εταιρεία)
- •ΙΚΕ (Ιδιωτική Κεφαλαιουχική Εταιρεία)
- •ΟΕ (Ομόρρυθμη Εταιρεία)
- •ΕΕ (Ετερόρρυθμη Εταιρεία)
- •Ατομική Επιχείρηση (Sole proprietorship)
Data Available
- ✓GEMI number
- ✓AFM (tax number)
- ✓Company name
- ✓Legal form
- ✓Registered address
- ✓Registration date
- ✓Share capital
- ✓Legal representatives
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How to search the GEMI
- 1
Visit the Public Disclosure Portal
Go to the official GEMI Public Disclosure website (businessregistry.gr). You can search by VAT number (AFM), GEMI number, or company name.
- 2
Filter Results and Select Entity
Select the correct entity from the search results to view the company's timeline and publicly available statutory documents.
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Review Timeline and Files
The registry provides a chronological list of legal acts, including formation documents, amendments, and annual financial statements for download.
Who uses this data
Legal professionals, credit assessment analysts, and compliance officers use GEMI to verify the legal status of Greek companies, identify legal representatives, and review annual financial statements for risk assessment.
Access, fees & notes
GEMI is integrated with the Greek tax authority (AADE); however, historical records prior to 2011 may occasionally be incomplete or held in physical archives at local Chambers of Commerce.
Cost & access
Basic search and view of public files are free. Certified copies and official certificates require a fee usually paid via the e-paravolo system.
Local-language glossary
- Γενικό Εμπορικό Μητρώο (Γ.Ε.ΜΗ.)
- The General Electronic Commercial Registry of Greece.
- Αριθμός Φορολογικού Μητρώου (Α.Φ.Μ.)
- The unique nine-digit tax identification number required for all legal entities and individuals.
- Ιδιωτική Κεφαλαιουχική Εταιρεία (Ι.Κ.Ε.)
- Private Company; a popular, flexible corporate form introduced in 2012 requiring minimal capital.
- Ανώνυμη Εταιρεία (Α.Ε.)
- Société Anonyme; a corporation limited by shares, typically used for larger enterprises.
- Εταιρεία Περιορισμένης Ευθύνης (Ε.Π.Ε.)
- Limited Liability Company; a hybrid legal form between a partnership and a corporation.
Common mistakes to avoid
✗ Using the GEMI number when a tax VAT number (AFM) is required for cross-border verification.
✓ Ensure you distinguish between the GEMI number (registry ID) and the AFM (tax ID) which starts with EL in VIES.
✗ Searching only in Latin characters.
✓ While some records sync, searching in Greek (Greek characters) yields more accurate results for older entities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an IKE?▾
IKE (Ιδιωτική Κεφαλαιουχική Εταιρεία / Private Capital Company) was introduced in 2012 as a modern, flexible company form. It can be formed with just €1 capital and has simplified governance. It's becoming the most popular entity for new Greek businesses.
What is an AFM?▾
AFM (Αριθμός Φορολογικού Μητρώου) is the Greek tax identification number, a 9-digit code assigned to all taxpayers including companies. It's the primary identifier for tax and commercial purposes.
How do I search GEMI?▾
The GEMI portal (businessregistry.gr) offers free search for basic company information. You can search by company name, GEMI number, or AFM. Some detailed documents may require a fee.
What makes Greece's shipping industry unique?▾
Greek shipowners control about 21% of the global merchant fleet, making Greece the world's largest shipping nation. Many shipping companies are registered as Ναυτιλιακές εταιρείες under special maritime law provisions.
How do I search for a company in Greece by name?▾
Use the available lookup or the linked official official Greece register service. Start with the legal name, then compare the exact registration number and available identity fields. Name matches are candidates; source coverage and partial-name support vary.
Is the Greece company register free to search?▾
Basic company lookup is free on LemReveal. The official Greece register has independent access rules and may require an account or charge for searches, extracts or particular documents. Check the source's current terms.
Can I search Greece companies by registration number?▾
Where the source supports it, use the exact registration number together with its register or jurisdiction. Preserve prefixes and leading zeros and compare the returned legal name. A number alone does not guarantee coverage or a successful lookup.
How do I check whether a company is registered in Greece?▾
Search the exact registration number or legal name above, then confirm the entity's identifier and source. An empty result can reflect coverage limits, a source outage, spelling or a different jurisdiction; it does not prove the business is unregistered. A fuzzy candidate is not a confirmed identity.
How can I tell if a Greece company is still active?▾
Read the status and effective date where the official Greece register supplies them. Active registration does not establish trading or financial health. Monitoring is available only for supported sources and confirmed records; verify the actual watch state.
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Decision-makers indexed across Greece companies
Platform-wide: 5,926 decision-makers indexed across 734 companies. Distribution by seniority:
- C-Suite331 · 6%
- VP31 · 1%
- Director173 · 3%
- Manager18 · 0%
- Individual Contributor4,474 · 75%
- Other899 · 15%
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LemReveal. (2026). Greece — GEMI Dataset. Source: GEMI. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://lemreveal.com/data/greece
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