The first step is selecting the appropriate legal structure for the company.

The most common structures used by international businesses include:

• IKE (Private Company) – flexible and widely used by SMEs

• EPE (Limited Liability Company) – traditional limited company structure

• AE (Société Anonyme) – typically used by larger companies

The choice of structure affects governance, taxation and administrative requirements.

 

BLOOM works with companies to evaluate their business objectives, ownership structure and growth plans in order to select the most appropriate legal structure.
We then coordinate with trusted legal partners to prepare the incorporation framework.

Once the structure is defined, the company must be registered with the Greek General Commercial Registry (GEMI).

This typically involves:

• preparing company statutes

• registering the company name

• submitting incorporation documents

• registering directors and shareholders

Once approved, the company receives its official registration number.

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BLOOM coordinates the company registration process together with local legal partners, ensuring the documentation is prepared correctly and the registration process moves forward efficiently.

After company registration, the business must register with the Greek tax authorities.

This includes:

• obtaining a tax identification number (AFM)

• registering for VAT if required

• defining accounting and reporting obligations

Tax registration is required before the company can legally conduct commercial activities.

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BLOOM helps companies structure their tax registration and connects them with experienced tax advisors to ensure proper compliance and operational readiness.

Companies must establish a local corporate bank account in order to conduct transactions and manage operations.

This typically requires:

• company registration documents

• shareholder identification

• corporate governance documentation

Bank account setup is a necessary step before the business can begin operating commercially.

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BLOOM helps companies prepare the documentation required for bank account opening and coordinates introductions with local banking partners.

Before launching operations, companies must prepare their operational structure.

This may include:

• securing office or operational facilities

• establishing supplier relationships

• defining operational processes

• setting up logistics or supply chain infrastructure

Preparing these elements, early allows the company to begin operations smoothly once the legal setup is complete.

 

BLOOM works with companies to structure their operational setup, identify local partners and design the operational framework required for launch.

Once the company is operationally ready, businesses must prepare their commercial entry into the market.

This includes:

• defining the go-to-market strategy

• identifying distribution partners or customers

• establishing sales channels

• preparing marketing and customer acquisition plans

A structured launch plan allows companies to begin generating commercial activity quickly.

 

BLOOM supports companies in developing their go-to-market strategy and building the commercial partnerships required to launch successfully in Greece.