What type of business do I have to have to open a business sight account?
A sole proprietorship or a company of any legal form.
About your first business account
Can I open a business account online?
Yes. Provided your business:
- Has just 1 legal representative who already banks with Alpha Bank as an individual and has digital banking credentials.
- Is of the legal form Société Anonyme (SA), General Partnership (OE), Private Company (PC), Limited Partnership (EE) or Limited Liability Company (LTD).
- Is registered and taxed in Greece.
If your business does not meet these conditions, book an appointment at a branch near you.
I am the only legal representative and I’ve not received an email to complete the process online. Why is that?
We send an email to the personal email address you’ve registered as an individual.
If you haven’t received the email, it may be that some of the conditions are not met. In this case, book an appointment to visit a branch near you.
Can I pause the business account opening process and continue where I left off?
No. You’ll have to start over.
What documents do I need to open a business account online?
That depends on the legal form of your company.
Find out in detail the required documents for each legal form.
I have a newly-founded company and have not filed a tax return yet. Can I open a business account online?
Yes. However, you’ll need to upload:
- Periodic VAT returns for the current year.
- Business commencement certificate.
Once you file your first tax return, you’ll need to bring it to a branch near you.
Can I start using my business account immediately?
Yes. The account is activated instantly and you can start using it.