If you run a Greek private company (ΙΚΕ, ΑΕ or ΕΠΕ), you have probably heard about the GEMI website, the company page where a business publishes its core details so they are publicly accessible. This article explains what a GEMI website is, who it concerns, what it must show and how to get one quickly and correctly.
What a GEMI website is
GEMI is the General Commercial Registry, the official register of businesses in Greece. The company website connects to GEMI in two ways: it acts as a place of publicity for the company details, and it can be used as an alternative way to publish acts and statements instead of the old print-newspaper publication. So a GEMI website is not just a formality; it is your company's first official presence online.
What the law says
The current framework is mainly Law 4919/2022. Under article 22, the GEMI number must appear, among other places, on the company's websites and on every document that carries the company name. Article 46 also provides that the company's website details are recorded in GEMI. Earlier, Law 4072/2012 (article 232) established posting on the company website as an alternative means of publication, provided the website address has been registered with GEMI.
Which companies it concerns
A GEMI website mainly concerns capital companies, that is ΙΚΕ, ΑΕ and ΕΠΕ. For these, a company website is the cleanest, most professional way to meet publicity obligations and gain an online presence at the same time. Even where there is no strict obligation, your own page carries more weight than a social profile and makes you more credible to customers, suppliers and banks.
What a GEMI website must show
A properly built GEMI website presents the company's publicity details clearly. The basics include:
- Company name and distinctive title
- Legal form (ΙΚΕ, ΑΕ, ΕΠΕ)
- GEMI number, clearly visible
- Registered seat and contact details
- Where relevant, the VAT number and tax office, plus any acts or balance sheets being published
How the website is registered with GEMI
The website address is recorded in the company's GEMI file through a relevant application. One key point: it must be a separate company website, not the page of a representative, shareholder or third party, so that it is recognised as the company's official place of publicity.
What to look out for
A GEMI website does not need to be complex, but it needs to be right:
- Clear presentation of the publicity details, with the GEMI number easy to find.
- A mobile version, since most visitors arrive on a phone.
- SSL (https) for security and trust.
- Proper SEO structure, so people find you on Google by your name and activity.
- Room to grow, if tomorrow you want a full corporate site or an online store.
Cost and how to get one fast
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Conclusion
A GEMI website is more than a formality; it is your company's first official presence online. With the right publicity details, a clearly visible GEMI number and a clean structure, you meet your obligations and build credibility. If you want it done right and fast, get in touch and we will take care of the rest.
This article is for information only and is not legal advice. For your company's exact obligation, check the current legal framework or consult your accountant or lawyer.
