A tax address (also called a registered business address) is a legal requirement for operating a business in Greece. Even if you work remotely or move frequently, as a freelancer or digital nomad, you still need a permanent address registered with Greek tax authorities.
Let’s explore what that means — and what your options are.
Why Do You Need a Tax Address in Greece?
No matter how flexible your lifestyle is, the law in Greece requires a fixed registered address to:
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Set up a sole proprietorship or IKE
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Issue invoices
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Be recognized as a legal business entity
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Receive tax-related notifications from AADE (Greek tax authority)
Options for a Registered Business Address
1. Using Your Home Address
This is allowed for sole traders, but has disadvantages:
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Zoning restrictions (especially in apartment buildings)
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Lacks professional appearance
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No clear separation between business and personal space
2. Renting a Physical Office
Unnecessary and expensive for those who work entirely online.
3. Virtual Office (Virtual Tax Address)
The most practical and cost-effective solution for digital professionals.
With a virtual business address in Greece, you get:
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A legal tax address
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Professional business image
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Mail and document handling
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Full compliance with AADE requirements
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No need for physical office presence
Who Benefits Most from a Virtual Tax Address?
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Freelancers in design, development, writing, consulting, etc.
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Digital nomads who live abroad or travel frequently
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Remote startups or small teams
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Entrepreneurs serving international clients
Is a Virtual Business Address Legal in Greece?
Yes — as long as the service provider offers a real physical address backed by a lease agreement that can be registered in the AADE system and GEMI. A compliant virtual office is fully accepted by tax authorities.
For digital nomads and freelancers in Greece, having a tax address is a legal necessity. But it doesn’t have to come with high rent or unnecessary overhead.
A virtual tax address gives you flexibility, legitimacy, and a professional presence — with full legal compliance.
Explore our business address rental packages in Athens and other Greek cities and start your activity today without the hassle of renting office space.
