A company must apply for VAT registration with Greek authorities before starting any business activities. Financial penalties may apply if the application for registration is submitted late. Each EU member state has a fixed format for its VAT numbers. In Greece, the number includes the prefix EL followed by 9 digits. It is important first to know what information is required to get a Greek VAT number and registration.
Source: fiscal-requirements.com
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