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    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamContent reviewed June 2026Primary source: GEMI

    How do I search the business registry in Greece?

    Use GEMI as a starting source for Greece, then check its scope for the business form you need. Types can include ΕΠΕ (Εταιρεία Περιορισμένης Ευθύνης). A trading name may need a separate source or document; it does not automatically identify a legal entity. Official access requirements vary.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Search the trading name you were given

      Start with the name on the invoice, website or contract. It is often a trading name rather than the registered legal name.

    2. 2

      Identify the legal entity behind it

      GEMI records the legal entity. Matching a trading name to its registered entity is the whole point of a registry search — the two are frequently different.

    3. 3

      Check the entity type

      Greece recognises ΕΠΕ (Εταιρεία Περιορισμένης Ευθύνης). Entity type determines liability and who is legally responsible, so it matters before you contract.

    4. 4

      Note what the registry does not cover

      Sole traders and unregistered activity may not appear at all. An absent record is not automatically proof of fraud — it can simply mean the business is not required to register.

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    Frequently asked questions

    What does the Greece business registry cover?

    GEMI records ΕΠΕ (Εταιρεία Περιορισμένης Ευθύνης). Businesses that are not legally required to register — commonly small sole traders — may not appear.

    Can I search the Greece business registry by trading name?

    Some sources index trading names; others require the legal name or a separate business-name search. Ask for the contracting entity's legal name and identifier when the relationship is unclear.

    Is a business registry search free in Greece?

    LemReveal's basic lookup is free where supported. Official searches, records and documents have their own access conditions; check GEMI's current terms.

    What if a Greece business has no registry entry?

    It may not be required to register, or it may be trading under a different legal name. Ask for the registration number directly before assuming either.

    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.

    People also ask about search the business registry in Greece

    The exact questions searchers type into Google — answered from the primary source.

    Is the Greece company register free to search?

    Yes. Basic company lookups on the GEMI are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.

    What is the official Greece business registry?

    The GEMI is the official public register of companies incorporated in Greece. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://www.businessregistry.gr.

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