Greece company search by name
Free, official, source-cited — updated 2026-06.
Search Company Records in Greece
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How do I search for a company by name in Greece?
To search Greece companies by name, enter the name (or the first part of it) into the search box. Matches are returned from GEMI with GEMI number, AFM (tax number), Company name, Legal form. Name search is free and needs no account.
Step-by-step
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Enter the company name
Type the trading or legal name. You do not need the full name — the first distinctive word is usually enough.
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Narrow ambiguous matches
Common names return several entities. Use the registered address, incorporation date, or entity type (ΕΠΕ (Εταιρεία Περιορισμένης Ευθύνης), ΑΕ (Ανώνυμη Εταιρεία), ΙΚΕ (Ιδιωτική Κεφαλαιουχική Εταιρεία)) to identify the right one.
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Open the matching record
Each result links to a full record showing GEMI number, AFM (tax number), Company name, Legal form.
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Cross-check against GEMI
For KYC or contract files, confirm the record against the primary source at https://www.businessregistry.gr.
https://www.businessregistry.gr
Frequently asked questions
Can I search Greece companies by name for free?
Yes. Name search against GEMI is free and requires no account. Certified extracts and filed documents may carry a fee on the official register.
What if I only know part of the company name?
Partial name search works — enter the distinctive part and review the matches. Adding the city or entity type helps when the name is common.
What does a Greece company search return?
Each record shows GEMI number, AFM (tax number), Company name, Legal form, sourced from GEMI.
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 for a company by name 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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