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Buying a property in Crete |
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There are a number of steps and statutory checks that have to be carried out before a property purchase can be successfully completed. Your lawyer must know these, and only advise you to go ahead when they are satisfied with the checks. A further safeguard exists in the form of the Notary Public, who will not proceed unless all is satisfactory. |
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Obtain tax code | |
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Under Greek law, you need to have a Greek tax code (AFM) to purchase a house, because it is entered into the purchase contract and is later used for your Greek tax purposes. This process is fairly tortuous - you need to provide: |
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You will then need to have the birth certificate translated into Greek, complete tax application forms, and apply in person with your passport to the local tax office. You will receive a document showing your details and the tax code, which you should note and store in a safe place. |
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Wednesday April 25, 2018 |
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