Greece (EU Member State)

Validate Greece VAT Number (GR)

Verify Arithmos Forologikou Mitroou (AFM / EL) against the official European Commission VIES database in real-time. Get official consultation timestamps and company registration details.

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Country Specification

Greece VAT & Tax Compliance Details

SYNTAX & FORMAT

EL999999999 (9 digits, prefix EL in VIES)

Local Name: Arithmos Forologikou Mitroou (AFM / EL)
Example: GR123456789

RATES

24% Standard

Reduced Rate: 13%
Applicable for cross-border digital goods and services across the European Union.

TAX AUTHORITY

Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE)

Connected directly to EU VIES SOAP gateway with automated fallback.

EU Reverse Charge Guidance for Greece

Note: In VIES, Greece uses prefix EL rather than GR. Reverse charge applies to all valid EL AFM numbers.

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