AFM for inheritance cases in Greece
Inheriting assets in Greece requires you to have a Greek tax number (AFM). As an heir, you must register with Greek tax authorities before you can accept, manage, or transfer inherited property or bank accounts. ELLYTIC guides heirs through every step of the Greek inheritance process.
Why heirs need an AFM
- Required to accept inheritance legally
- Needed to access inherited bank accounts
- Essential for property transfer registration
- Mandatory for inheritance tax declarations
- Required for any sale of inherited assets
The inheritance process
- Obtain your Greek AFM as heir
- Gather death certificate and will documents
- File acceptance of inheritance
- Register property transfers
- Submit inheritance tax declaration
Common challenges for heirs abroad
- Language barriers with Greek authorities
- Unfamiliar legal procedures
- Time pressure from deadlines
- Coordinating with other heirs
- Managing assets remotely
How ELLYTIC helps
- Complete AFM setup for non-resident heirs
- Document translation and certification
- Guidance through inheritance acceptance
- Coordination with Greek notaries and lawyers
- Ongoing support until estate is settled
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