How does leasing for companies and private individuals work?

• Societe Anonyme/Limited Liability Company
  • Codified Articles of Association, validated from the responsible Government authority (Prefecture) (this should be updated to the most recent modification)
  • Copy of the Announcement in the Government Gazzette regarding the Foundation of the company
  • Copy of the Announcement in the Government Gazzette regarding the Legal Representatives of the company
  • Copy of the Announcement in the Government Gazzette regarding the most recent Modification of company's Articles of Association
  • Financial statements for the last 2 fiscal years, accompanied by the respective auditor's reports (auditor's reports are necessary only if the company is obliged to be audited by certified auditors)
• Private Company (P.C.)
  • Initial Articles of Incorporation
  • Codified (current as in force) AoI certified by General Commercial Registry (“GCR”)
  • Recent certificate of GCR about amendments in the ΙΚΕ
  • Minutes on the appointment of administrator(s), if any
  • Certificate of GCR on: i)no expiry of term of the company, ii)non dissolution and non-placement into liquidation, iii)no registration of a judgment on the dissolution of the company, iv) no bankruptcy, no rehabilitation process or other collective procedure for the satisfaction of creditors, v)non filing of application for the declaration of the company into bankruptcy or rehabilitation process or other collective procedure for the satisfaction of creditors , vi)non placement into receivership (compulsory administration) or special liquidation
  • In case of conversion of a partnership (OE,EE)m, limited liability company (EPE) and Societe Anonyme (AE) to IKE, certificate issued by GCR on non-filing of objections of creditor(s) of the converted entity within one month as of registration of the decision for the conversion
  • Annual Financial Statements of the last two years (signed by the accounting manager and the legal representantive of the company)
  • Tax Returns of the sharholders for the last 2 fiscal years
  • Copy of ID/ passport
  • Copy of Electricity or Phone or Gas bill (for address verification purposes)
• Sole Partner Ltd
  • Articles of Association (this should be updated to the most recent modification)
  • Copy of the Announcement in the Government Gazzette regarding the Foundation of the company
  • Copy of the Announcement in the Government Gazzette regarding the Legal Representatives of the company
  • Copy of the Announcement in the Government Gazzette regarding the most recent Modification of company's Articles of Association
  • Financial statements for the last 2 fiscal years, accompanied by the respective auditor's reports (auditor's reports are necessary only if the company is obliged to be audited by certified auditors)
  • Tax Returns of the individual/ owner of the company for the last 2 fiscal years
  • Copy of ID/ passport (of the sole partner)
  • Copy of Electricity or Phone or Gas bill (of the sole partner-for address verification purposes)
• General & Limited Partnerships
  • Private Agreement concerning Association/ Modification/ Codification of General/ Limited Partnership
  • Verification from Tax Authorities regarding Initiation of Activity
  • Balance Sheets and Income Statements for the last 2 fiscal years (if available)
  • Ε3 statements from tax authorities for the last 2 fiscal years
  • Tax Returns of the General Partners for the last 2 fiscal years
  • Copy of ID/ passport
• Sole Proprietorship/Freelancers
  • Verification from Tax Authorities regarding Initiation of Activity
  • Balance Sheets and Income Statements for the last 2 fiscal years (if available)
  • Ε3 statements from tax authorities for the last 2 fiscal years
  • Tax Returns of the individual/ owner of the company for the last 2 fiscal years
  • Copy of ID/ passport
  • Copy of Electricity or Phone or Gas bill (for address verification purposes)
• Individuals
  • Tax Returns of the individual/ owner of the company for the last 2 fiscal years
  • Copy of a recent Withholdings Statement
  • Copy of ID/ passport
  • Copy of Electricity or Phone or Gas bill (for address verification purposes)
  • Confirmation of monthly payroll earnings
• Branch office of foreign company
  • Copy of the Announcement in the Government Gazzette regarding the Establishment of a Branch in Greece
  • Verification from Tax Authorities regarding Initiation of Activity
  • Approval from the Ministry of Economy or Certification from the responsible Government authority (Prefecture) regarding the Approval of Establishment of Branch in Greece
  • Proxy, translated and verified by lawyer, referring to the authorised representative of the company
  • Financial statements for the last 2 fiscal years, accompanied by the respective auditor's reports (auditor's reports are necessary only if the company is obliged to be audited by certified auditors)
  • Financial statements of the foreign company for the last 2 fiscal years, accompanied by the respective auditor's reports

Frequently asked questions

• What does the monthly lease include?

  It includes all the services the car may need, such as maintenance, change of tires, insurance, accident and damage management, roadside assistance.

• What are the advantages of leasing?
  • You enjoy driving a new car without reserving funds.
  • It is easy and without any risks.
  • LeasePlan manages everything related to the car, such as maintenance, possible damages or breakdowns, accidents and resale.
  • With one phone call you arrange everything the car you drive needs.
• Which is the tax treatment for leasing?

  The monthly invoice is recorded in the expenses of the lessee. The details and the exact tax treatment vary depending on the legal form of the lessee. It is good to consult your accountant.