Greece company register search
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Search Company Records in Greece
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How do I search the company register in Greece?
The Greece company register is maintained by GEMI (https://www.businessregistry.gr). Search it by company name or registration number to see GEMI number, AFM (tax number), Company name, Legal form. Searching the register is free and needs no login.
Step-by-step
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Know which register holds the record
In Greece, company records sit on GEMI. Trade directories and aggregator sites are copies — the register is the source of truth.
https://www.businessregistry.gr - 2
Search by name or registration number
A registration number returns exactly one entity. A name may return several, especially for groups using the same brand across entities.
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Read the register entry, not the marketing page
The register entry shows GEMI number, AFM (tax number), Company name, Legal form. That is what a bank, auditor or counterparty will check.
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Keep a dated copy
Register entries change. Save the record with the date you retrieved it, or set up monitoring so you are told when the entry changes.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Greece company register free to search?
Yes. Searching GEMI and reading the public entry is free and requires no login. Certified documents may carry an official fee.
Which register is the official one in Greece?
GEMI, at https://www.businessregistry.gr. Anything else republishing Greece company data is a copy of that register.
What does a Greece register entry show?
GEMI number, AFM (tax number), Company name, Legal form. Availability of each field depends on what GEMI publishes.
Do register entries stay accurate?
Only until the company files its next change. Directors, addresses and status can change without notice, which is why a dated copy — or automatic monitoring of the entry — matters for anything contractual.
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 company register 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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