An official Greece company extract is issued by GEMI at https://www.businessregistry.gr. Free public search covers most verification needs; a paid certified extract is normally only required for banking, tenders, court filings or notarised transactions.
Usually not. The free public record from GEMI confirms legal name, registration number, status and registered address. A certified extract is only needed when a bank, court or tender explicitly requires one.
Typically the legal name, registration number, incorporation date, registered address, entity type and current status — the same core fields visible in the free record, but issued as an official document.
No. Only GEMI can issue a certified extract for Greece. Third-party tools help you find and monitor the record, not certify it.
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.
Source: GEMI
Last verified: 2026-06-01