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Taxisnet – Greece’s Online Tax System
- Submit annual income tax returns.
- Register leases, purchases, or changes in property ownership.
- View archived property documents, filings, and contracts.
- Access and download tax clearance certificates (often needed for loans, property sales, or official applications).
The AFM is your personal tax ID in Greece. You can get one by visiting the local tax office (DOY), or by assigning a tax representative to do it for you, especially helpful if you don’t speak Greek or are still abroad.
Once you have your AFM, the tax office will issue your TaxisNet credentials, a unique username and password. These are essential for accessing the online portal.
Head to TaxisNet and log in using the credentials provided. From there, you can manage your tax filings, update your records, and access key documents related to your residency and financial affairs in Greece.
Your Guide To AMKA In Greece
- Access public healthcare
- Pay social insurance contributions
- Receive pension benefits
- Book medical appointments
- Renew or issue your health booklet
- Medical care: Required for booking hospital or GP visits.
- Employees: Employers use your AMKA to register you for social insurance.
- Pensioners: It’s necessary for pension applications.
- Self-Employed & Freelancers: You need AMKA to contribute to EFKA, the main national insurance fund.
- A valid AFM (Greek tax number):
- Proof of address in Greece (e.g. rental agreement, E9 document, or hospitality declaration)
You can apply without a residence permit or additional legal documents.
- Any KEP (Citizens Service Center)
- A KEM (Center for Migrant Integration)
- An EFKA/IKA office
- Passport or national ID
- Residence permit (for non-EU nationals)
- Birth certificate (for minors, translated into Greek)
- AFM number
- Proof of Greek address
EFKA: Greece’s Public Health & Social Security System
What is EFKA?
- Doctor visits and hospital care
- Dental care, including:
- Preventive treatments
- Orthodontics for children under 13
- Denture replacements (every 5 years)
- Rehabilitation and physiotherapy
- Prescription medications (typically with a 10–25% contribution; free in some cases)
- Medical transport in emergencies (via EKAB)
- Support items, such as eyeglasses, prosthetics, and hearing aids (25% contribution or free in certain cases)
- Self-employed/freelancers: Choose from six insurance categories annually, starting from around €136/month
- Employees (private sector): 14.12% of gross salary
- Employees (public sector): 15.33%
- Employers (private sector): 22.54% of gross salary
- Employers (public sector): 24.33%
ENFIA: Greece’s Real Estate Property Tax
Who Pays ENFIA?
- Full or bare ownership
- Usufruct and occupancy rights
- Surface rights
- Exclusive use of parking spaces, storage areas, and swimming pools
- Location
- Area and use
- Age of the property
- Floor level and number of façades
> Supplementary Tax (Legal Entities Only): 0.55% of property value; reduced to 0.1% if the property is used for business activity.
ENFIA applies to all real estate acquired in Greece.
Log into the AADE platform and file the E9 form to declare your property’s details, including:
- Address and size
- Use and age
- Floor level and special features
The AADE system processes your E9 and generates your ENFIA assessment.
You’ll be notified via the AADE platform (and optionally by email). Pay:
- In full by the end of the next month after issuance, or
- In up to 10 monthly installments (minimum €10 each), with the final payment due in February.
Maria - Yoga Instructor & Wellness Advocate
You can find me here: www.somadhiyogalab.gr
My Certifications
* 300-hour foundational yoga teacher training with Swami Nirvikalpa (Olga Alexiou) and Mahatman (Michalis Evaggelidis), including an introduction to meditation techniques and retreat organization. During this time, I also had the opportunity to study at the Bihar School of Yoga in India.
* 300 hours of advanced training with Mahatman, focusing on restorative yoga, the healing aspects of yoga and Ayurveda, and clinical yoga. I also completed my teaching practicum with him, both as a teacher of students and as a trainer of future teachers (Train the Trainer).
* 90-hour Prenatal Yoga training with Gaia Laskou
* Thai Yoga Massage at Sunshine House (with Krisnatakis & Alexandros Petridis)
* 90-hour Budokon Yoga at the Budokon University of Mixed Movement Arts
* Nada Yoga – the yoga of sound
* Anatomy and yoga class sequencing
* Raja Yoga – the yoga of the mind, including meditative practices
* The phases of womanhood: Conversations with the Womb
* Train the Trainer (instructional design and teaching methods)
* Yoga for Children
* Personal coaching and career counseling at the Vocational Training Center of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
* Facilitator Training with Kommunikationslotsen
* Ongoing studies in Somatic Experiencing (Peter Levine's method)
* Trauma-Informed Yoga with Hala Khouri
* Bach Remedies and Mental Health with Gaia Dimitriou
For more information visit: www.somadhiyogalab.gr
Hiking & Yoga Escape In Pelio
Uncover the hidden treasures of Pelion—secluded coastlines, charming villages, forested mountains, and secret beaches where the sea feels like a dream. Disconnect completely and soak in the serenity of this enchanting destination.
Your home for the retreat is a beautiful villa tucked into the green slopes of the mountain, embraced by nature. Wake up to sweeping views, savor wholesome, locally sourced meals prepared fresh each day, and recharge your mind and body in a setting alive with vibrant plant and animal life.
When: September 7-13, 2025
Where: Pelion
Price: From 2,550€
Email: steph@nefelinine.com
Organizer's Retreat Page: https://www.nefelinine.com/pelion
A Greek Beach Named Among Top 25 Beaches In Europe For 2025
In the latest ranking of Europe’s most beloved seaside escapes, Simos Beach on the Greek island of Elafonisos has claimed its place among the Top 25 Best Beaches in Europe for 2025, and for good reason.
Praised for its dazzling turquoise waters, golden sand dunes, and natural tranquility, Simos Beach stands proudly at number 8 on the list, according to a new report released by Holidu, the holiday rental platform. Based on thousands of Google Maps reviews, this Greek gem earned an impressive 4.8-star rating from over 4,500 beachgoers, solidifying its spot as one of Europe’s most awe-inspiring coastal destinations.
Where the Aegean Sea Unfolds in Technicolor
What makes Simos truly unique is its twin beaches, Megalos Simos and Mikros Simos, divided by a narrow stretch of sand and hugged by softly rolling dunes. The sea here sparkles in surreal shades of green and blue, so clear and calm it almost feels like a natural infinity pool.
Located off the coast of Laconia, in the Attica region, the beach is accessible via a short ferry ride to Elafonisos, a small island that remains largely untouched by mass tourism. This isolation is part of Simos’s charm; it’s a place for sun-soaked solitude, snorkeling in crystalline coves, and evenings watching the horizon melt into the sea.
An Escape Worth the Journey
While some of Europe’s best-known beaches come packed with bars and crowds, Simos offers a peaceful alternative. Visitors come for the sheer beauty and stay for the sense of freedom and space. Behind the beach, fragrant juniper and cedar forests stretch inland, while soft, white sand invites barefoot walks that can last for hours.
Camping is popular there too, for those who want to wake up with the sunrise over the Aegean just steps away from their tent. It’s a rare chance to disconnect and let nature take the lead.
A Greek Highlight Among European Giants
To be listed among iconic coastlines from Italy, Spain, Portugal, and the UK is no small feat. Simos Beach shares the 2025 Top 10 with destinations like Spiaggia dei Conigli in Italy and Barafundle Bay in the UK. Yet Simos brings something truly different: a raw, uncommercialized coastal beauty that feels like discovering a secret.
What If - A Youth Theatre Performance About The Environment, The City, & Coexistence
Olympia Night Run – Kids Run
This is a wonderful chance to introduce young ones to the joy of running, promote healthy habits, and create unforgettable memories in the beautiful setting of Ancient Olympia.
So, lace up those running shoes, bring your brightest smile, and join in for an unforgettable night run beneath the sparkling stars and the light of the full moon!
Valia - Heal Your Life Teacher & Wellness Programs Designer
As a certified Heal Your Life®️ Licensed Teacher, Workshop & Retreat Leader, I am a passionate wellness guide dedicated to supporting human journeys toward whole-being and harmony. My mission is to help conscious humans to align their body, mind, emotions, energy, and spirit.
I’d love to partner with you to craft transformative experiences that resonate deeply with your clients or community. Whether you need a one-on-one coaching, group workshops, or a full retreat, I’m here to bring my expertise to support your vision. Get in touch with me by email: valiazack@gmail.com.
Wellness Programs Designer
I specialize in full-spectrum healing, supporting physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, always customized to the individual’s unique needs.
Heal Your Life®️ Teacher
I lead powerful group workshops inspired by Louise L. Hay’s ground-breaking teachings. Offered both virtually and in-person at sacred locations, helping individuals shift limiting beliefs and embrace self-love.
Emotional Intelligence & Mindfulness Facilitator
I provide practical strategies to cultivate resilience, emotional balance, and inner peace in everyday life; this means tools you can use anytime, anywhere.
Transformational & Intuitive Guide
As an intuitive, I tailor my techniques to individuals and groups, helping release limiting beliefs, strengthen self-worth, and align with your soul’s true purpose.
WhatsApp/Viber: +30 698 339 0026 / +27 84 651 9055