commercial properties in Athens, Greece

[Olga467]

Is it possible to rent properties in athens that are listed as commercial properties?

It is a fully equipped apartment, with bedroom, living room, kitchen and bathroom. But due to regulations of the building, there are only offices allowed, therefore no apartments for residential usage. 

But renting a property on AirBnB, it even seems as business to me, speaking of commercial usage.

Would be nice if someone can share his experience.

[Emiel1]

@Olga467,

Why is there a fully equiped appartment in the building, if it is not allowed to live there ?

Offering such a place on Airbnb is a violation of local rules and so guests are brought into an illegal situation anyway, no matter if a commercial or private party is offering the place.

If it was allowed to live there, then a commercial party can offer it, but regulations mentioned here must be followed:

https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/1321/legal-obligations-of-eu-business-hosts-offering-accommodati...

best regards,

Emiel

[Helen3]

Hi @Olga467

This would be a question for you to ask the planning team (or equivilant) in Athens local government.

You are getting a little confused in your interpretation there are two completely issues here.

1. Is listing accommodation you rent or own on a short term basis a business - yes it is

2. Does that mean you can operate this from a commercial building, which is not regulated for residential use - not it doesn't the two issues are completely different and not connected together.

I am not sure how a residential property got set up in a commercial basis. You don't really give us enough information to provide detailed advice. All I can suggest is you speak to Athens local government/look up planning regulations for the accommodation etc.

[Olga467]

Hi there,
The apartment is officially listed as office, we live in there because nobody is interested for the specific use. The former owner put a full bathroom and kitchen inside, we provided a bed for the bedroom and sofa and dining corner in the living room. My question was all about the title, speaking of commercial usage.
I will definitely have to ask local Greek AirBNB staff in order to get it straight.
I thought there would maybe be differences in registration numbers and tax fees etc.
Hope this makes it a little more clear.

[George123]

Hi Olga,
The rent of an appartment through Airbnb etc it's not a commercial usage,  but a simple rent, as for long  terms rental, for an individual .If you have an ATAK number for this apartment, you can  list it in the platform , of course you have to register it in the Short Term Registry of the Greek Fiscal Authority and then declare each rental on it.So, i am sure that you will not have problem with  the Authorities, but with your neighbours In the building when they 'll see the entrance of many -many unknown and every day different people...If you want more info,please feel free to ask me!

[Giò6]

how do I get a ATAK number? Can you please share any website?

[Helene227]

Hi Gio,

Did you ever get an answer of what the ATAK number is and where to get it?

[George123]

@Helene227  Hi Helene, i just see the Gio's msg and just answered.

Best

[George123]

@Giò6  ΑΤΑΚ is the unique identity number given by the Greek Fiscal Authority to each property and each owner in Greece.I.e if a property has 2  owners, each one will have an other ATAK for this property.