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IKA offices in Greece

ika.gifThe following is a list of IKA offices in English, which was taken and translated directly from the Greek version of the website. It claims to be multilingual but in fact only provides limited information.

Be aware that all business is conducted in person and in Greek. There may be staff members who speak English, but there is no guarantee that someone will be produced to assist you. For other articles about Idryma Koinonikon Asfaliseon/Ιδρύματος Κοινωνικών Ασφαλίσεων (IKA), see “IKA.”

Locations are alphabetical, and those for Athens categorized by municipality. Use the ‘Find’ function in your Web browser under ‘Edit’ to pinpoint what you need without searching the entire list.

* Article last updated July 8, 2010

Hours of operation

An IKA office normally opens at 7:30 and closes by 14:00, but I’ve found that working hours vary widely by municipality and the area it serves with some opening at 7:00 or 8:00 and closing between noon and 14:30. Strikes called by the public sector union (ADEDY) also affect opening hours.

Filing complaints about IKA

Have a complaint about IKA, pertaining to services, delays or errors? The Greek Ombudsman is ready to help you. See “Greek Ombudsman” to find his address, phone number and e-mail.

Main Office

Ag. Konstantinou 8
Athens
102 41
Tel: (210) 5215 000
Medical Personnel: (210) 5215 145

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Acharnes
Iroon Polytechneiou 21 & Pangalou
13 671
Tel: (210) 24.63.513
Fax: (210) 24.02.441
E-mail: ikaaxarn@hol.gr

Ag. Ierotheos
Kipoupoleos 30
121 37
Tel: (210) 50.65.495
Fax: (210) 50.60.914
E-mail: ikaiero@otenet.gr

Ag. Paraskevi
Mesogeion 454
153 42
Tel: (210) 63.92.700
Fax: (210) 63.91.104
E-mail: ikaagpar@otenet.gr

Ag. Stefanos
Trapezountos 39
14 565
Tel: (210) 62.16.966
Fax: (210) 62.16.172
E-mail: ikaastef@otenet.gr

Agrinio
Ethniki Odos Agriniou – Antirriou 47
30 100
Tel: 26410 – 60100
Fax: 26410 – 44550
E-mail: ikaagr@otenet.gr

Aigaleo
Perikleous 28 & Ioanninon 40
122 44
Tel: (210) 59.08.578
Fax: (210) 59.86.284
E-mail: ikaaigal@otenet.gr

Aigio
N. Plastira 19
25 100
Tel: 2691 – 027.543
Fax: 2691 – 061.338
E-mail: ikaaigio@otenet.gr

Alexandria
D. Vetsopoulou 130
59 300
Tel: 2333 – 024.848
Fax: 2333 – 024.849
E-mail: ikaalex1@otenet.gr

Αlexandroupouli
Anat. Thrakis 58
68 100
Tel: 25510 – 26.293, 84.610
Fax: 25510 – 33.184
E-mail: ikaalex@otenet.gr

Aliartos
P. Kountouristi 2
32 001
Tel: 2268 – 024.210
Fax: 2268 – 023.938
E-mail: ikaaliar@otenet.gr

Almyros
V. Konstantinou 139
37 100
Tel: 2422 – 021.202
Fax: 2422 – 021.202
E-mail: ika-alm@otenet.gr

Amaliada
Ippokratous & Ermou
27 200
Tel: 2622 – 028.795
Fax: 2622 – 038.136
E-mail: ikaamal@otenet.gr

Amfiali
Grig. Lambraki 670
Tel: (210) 40.10.361
Fax: (210) 43.25.359
E-mail: ikaamfia@otenet.gr

Amfissa
Episkopou Filotheou 12-14-16
33 100
Tel: 2265 – 028.280
Fax: 2265 – 022.659
E-mail: ika_amfissas@acn.gr

Amyntaio
Grig. Nikolaidi 2
53 200
Tel: 2386 – 023.878
Fax: 2386 – 023.878
E-mail: ikaamynt@otenet.gr

Argos
Gounari 52
21 200
Tel: 2751 – 069.446
Fax: 2751 – 068.646
E-mail: ikaargos@otenet.gr

Argostoli
Leof. Bergoti & Antinoros
28 100
Tel: 26710 – 27809
Fax: 26710 – 24558
E-mail: ika-argl@otenet.gr

Arnaia
No street address given
63 074
Tel: 2372 – 021.185
Fax: 2372 – 022.344
E-mail: ikaarnea@otenet.gr

Arta
Karaoli 1
47 100
Tel: 26810 – 81701
Fax: 2681 – 077.936
E-mail: ika_arta@otenet.gr

Atalanti
No street address given
35 200
Tel: 2233 – 089.062
Fax: 2233 – 080.344
E-mail: ikaatal@otenet.gr

Athens – Alexandras
Panormou & Karystou 7
11 523
Tel: (210) 69.71.330
Fax: (210) 69.24.610

Athens – Pl. Attikis
Tsouderou 61
104 45
Tel: (210) 83.99.910
Fax: (210) 83.20.216
E-mail: ika-pl-a@otenet.gr

Axioupoli
P. Mela Square
61 400
Tel: 2343 – 032.988
Fax: 2343 – 032.373
E-mail: ikaaxioup@acn.gr

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Chios
Kontogianni 8
82 100
Tel: 2271 – 044.464
Fax: 2271 – 044.464
E-mail: ika_chiou@mail.gr

Crete – Ag. Nikolaos
Epimenidou 12
72 100
Tel: 2841 – 022.614
Fax: 2841 – 022.228
E-mail: ikaagn@otenet.gr

Crete – Hersonisos
Dimokratias 39
70 014
Tel: 2897 – 024.701
Fax: 2897 – 023.759
E-mail: ika-hers@otenet.gr

Crete – Kaminia
Maxis Kritis 95
71 303
Tel: 2810 – 370.128
Fax: 2810 – 25.64.98
E-mail: ikakam@otenet.gr

Crete – Rethymno
Kondylaki 89
74 100
Tel: 2831 – 021.131
Fax: 2831 – 055.174
E-mail: ikareth@otenet.gr

Crete – Sitia
4th September 14
72 300
Tel: 2843 – 029.570
Fax: 2843 – 029.560
E-mail: ikasitia@otenet.gr

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Dafni
Vouliagmenis & Ellis 1
17 235
Tel: (210) 97.15.811
Fax: (210) 97.30.208
E-mail: ikadafnis@otenet.gr

Didymoteicho
28th May 10
68 300
Tel: 2553 – 024.136
Fax: 2553 – 020.273
E-mail: ikadidy@otenet.gr

Drama
Αgamemnonos 2
66 100
Tel: 2521 – 028.350
Fax: 2521 – 022.666
E-mail: ikadrama@otenet.gr

Drapetsona
Taxiarchon 128
18 648
Tel: (210) 46.15.711
Fax: (210) 46.12.896
E-mail: ikadrap@otenet.gr

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Edessa
Florinas 2
58 200
Tel: 23810 – 21506
Fax: 23810 – 24909
E-mail: ikaedesa@otenet.gr

Evia – Istiaia
Kriezotou 12
34 200
Tel: 2226 – 052.051
Fax: 2226 – 069.313
E-mail: ikaistiaias@mail.gr

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Florina
Ilektras 4
53 100
Tel: 2385 – 023.889
Fax: 2385 – 044.626
E-mail: ikaflori@otenet.gr

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Galatsi
Protopapdaki 70
11 147
Tel: (210) 29.22.355
Fax: (210) 29.27.024
E-mail: ikagal@hol.gr

Giannitsa
End of Tsakmaki
58 100
Tel: 2382 – 084.350
Fax: 2382 – 082.822
E-mail: ikagian@otenet.gr

Glyfada
Vas. Georgiou 45Α
16 675
Tel: (210) 89.46.187
Fax: (210) 89.42.693

Grevena
Κ. Taliadouri 72
51 100
Tel: 2462 – 023.758
Fax: 2462 – 080.190
E-mail: ikagreve@otenet.gr

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Haidari
Dodekanisou 22
12 461
Tel: (210) 58.11.533
Fax: (210) 58.10.049
E-mail: ikaxaida@otenet.gr

Halandri
Paraschou 8 & Vas. Georgiou
15 233
Tel: (210) 68.25.698
Fax: (210) 68.00.990
E-mail: ikachal1@otenet.gr

Halkidiki – Polygyros
Strati Myrivili 4
63 100
Tel: 23710 – 23737
Fax: 23710 – 23758
E-mail: ika-polygyrou@hal.forthnet.gr

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Ierapetra
Ag. Georgiou 30
72 200
Tel: 2842 – 027.182
Fax: 2842 – 026.680
E-mail: ikaiera@otenet.gr

Igoumenitsa
El. Venizelou 1
46 100
Tel: 2665 – 025.016
Fax: 2665 – 027.368
E-mail: ikaigoumen@acn.gr

Ιlion
Achaias & Kalavryton
13 121
Tel: (210) 57.71.845
Fax: (210) 57.59.777
E-mail: ikailiou@otenet.gr

Ilion – Ag. Anargyron
Bibiza 18
131 22
Tel: (210) 26.33.396
Fax: (210) 26.33.974
E-mail: ikaagan@otenet.gr

Ilioupoli
Marinou Antypa & Nafarinou 1
16 346
Tel: (210) 99.78.715
Fax: (210) 99.68.016
E-mail: ikailiop@enternet.gr

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Kalamaria
Eth. Antistasis 62
55 133
Tel: 2310 – 80.71.00
Fax: 2310 – 45.64.35
E-mail: ypok503@otenet.gr

Kalambaka
Th. Oikonomou 3
42 200
Tel: 24320- 22.352
Fax: 24320 – 77.013
E-mail: ikakalk1@otenet.gr

Kallithea
Skra 45
17673
Tel: (210) 95.46.760
Fax: (210) 95.79.269
E-mail: ikakalli@otenet.gr

Kalymnos
Enoria Anastaseos
85 200
Tel: 2243 – 028.127
Fax: 2243 – 028.127
E-mail: ikakalim@otenet.gr

Kamatero
Kadmou & Kileler
13 451
Tel: (210) 23.18.684
Fax: (210) 23.87.100
E-mail: ikakamat@otenet.gr

Karpenisi
Melinas Merkouri & Geraniou 6
36 100
Tel: 22370 – 89190
Fax: 22370 – 24326
E-mail: ika-karpenisiou@acn.gr

Kastoria
Kapetan Kotta 2
52 100
Tel: 24670 – 21620
Fax: 24670 – 25075
E-mail: ikakast@otenet.gr

Katerini
P. Kanellopoulou 1
60 100
Tel: 2351 – 045.187
Fax: 23510 – 45161
E-mail: ikakat@otenet.gr

Kerameiko
Keiriadon 4 & Εvrystheos
11 853
Tel: (210) 34.61.547
Fax: (210) 34.51.562
E-mail: ikakeram@otenet.gr

Kerkyra
9th Par. Theotoki
49 100
Tel: 2661 – 096.800
Fax: 2661 – 096.847
E-mail: ikacorfu@otenet.gr

Κiato
Εthn. Αntistasis 51
20 200
Tel: 2742 – 021.775
Fax: 2742.024.929
E-mail: ikakiatou@acn.gr

Kilkis
Gialamidi 1
61 100
Tel: 2341 – 077.110
Fax: 2341 – 029.877
E-mail: ikakilk@otenet.gr

Korinthos
Kyprou 21Α
20 100
Tel: 2741 – 024.980
Fax: 2741 – 080.561
E-mail: ikakor@otenet.gr

Koropi
Kyprou 62
19 400
Tel: (210) 66.23.208
Fax: (210) 66.26.454
E-mail: ikakoro@otenet.gr

Korydallos
Dimitrakopoulou & Serron 36
18 120
Tel: (210) 49.58.632
Fax: (210) 49.55.143

Kos
Platani 85 300
Tel: 2242 – 047.310
Fax: 2242 – 029.323
E-mail: ikakos@otenet.gr

Kranidi
No street address given
23 100
Tel: 2754 – 022.595
Fax: 2754 – 022.595
E-mail: ikakrani@otenet.gr

Kymi
No street address given
34300
Tel: 2222 – 022.229
Fax: 2222 – 023.882

Kyparissia
Poniropoulou 1
24 500
Tel: 2761 – 025.131
Fax: 2761 – 025.131
E-mail: ikakyp@otenet.gr

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Lagadas
Loutron 59
57 200
Tel: 23940 – 22330
Fax: 23940 – 24747
E-mail: ikalag@otenet.gr

Larissa
Αerodromiou 76
41 336
Tel: 2410 – 581.140
Fax: 2410 – 553.342
E-mail: ikaanlar@otenet.gr

Lavrio
Fok. Negri 10
19 500
Tel: 2292 – 025.234
Fax: 2292 – 028.170
E-mail: ikalav@otenet.gr

Lefkada
Pefaneromenis 2
31 100
Tel: 2645 – 022.325
Fax: 2645 – 021.542
E-mail: ikalefka@otenet.gr

Leros
No street address given
85401
Tel: 2247 – 023.110
Fax: 2247 – 026.076
E-mail: ikalerou@otenet.gr

Limnos
Mitropoleos 8
Myrina 814 00
Tel: 2254 – 029.762
Fax: 2254 – 029.790
E-mail: ikamyrin@otenet.gr

Livadia
Georganta 8a
32 100
Tel: 2261 – 025.503
Fax: 2261 – 022.984

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Mantoudi
No street address given
34 004
Tel: 2227 – 022.223
Fax: 2227 – 023.460

Marousi
Hatziantoniou 15
15 124
Tel: (210) 81.29.201
Fax: (210) 61.21.208
E-mail: ikamarou@hol.gr

Megalopoli
Nikitara 63
22 200
Tel: 2791 – 022.247
Fax: 2791 – 022.472
E-mail: ikamegal@otenet.gr

Megara
P. Georgaki 2
19 100
Tel: 2296 – 021.537
Fax: 2296 – 023.410
E-mail: ikameg35@otenet.gr

Mesologgi
D. Sideri 10
30 200
Tel: 2631 – 055.910
Fax: 2631 – 022.288
E-mail: ikamesol@otenet.gr

Milos
No street address given
84 800
Tel: 22870 – 28221
Fax: 22870 – 23362
E-mail: ikamilo1@otenet.gr

Moschato
Chr. Smyrnis 91
18 345
Tel: (210) 48.13.607
Fax: (210) 48.27.756
E-mail: ikamosx@hol.gr

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Nafpaktos
Vyrona 1
30 300
Tel: 2634 – 038.470
Fax: 2634 – 029.452
E-mail: ikanaf@otenet.gr

Nafplio
25th Martiou 45
21 100
Tel: 2752 – 027.203
Fax: 2752 – 025.474
E-mail: ikanafpl@otenet.gr

Naousa
Panagouli 6
592 00
Tel: 2332 – 022.203
Fax: 2332 – 028.633

Naxos
No street address given
84300
Tel: 2285 – 023.996
Fax: 2285 – 026.564, 023.996, 026.398
E-mail: ikanaxoy@otenet.gr

N. Alikarnassos
Irodotou 122
71 601
Tel: 2810 – 246.460
Fax: 2810 – 22.25.95
E-mail: ikaalik@otenet.gr

N. Filadelfeia
Mideias 10
103 42
Tel: (210) 25.95.713
Fax: (210) 25.18.501
E-mail: ikanfil@otenet.gr

N. Ionia
Chrys. Smyrnis 3
14 234
Tel: (210) 27.83.700
Fax: (210) 27.83.728

N. Irakleio
Irakleiou 364 & Kountourioti 12Α
14 122
Tel: (210) 28.30.960
Fax: (210) 28.33.960

Ν. Kosmos
Maxis Analatou & Lagoumitzi
11 744
Tel: (210) 90.03.910
Fax: (210) 90.17.288, 90.23.866
E-mail: ika046@otenet.gr

N. Moudania
G. Papandreou 17
63 200
Tel: 2373 – 066.000
Fax: 2373 – 021.288
E-mail: ikamoud@otenet.gr

Nikaia
Antigonis 7 & Kafkasou 37
184 54
Tel: (210) 56.10.327
Fax: (210) 56.15.499
E-mail: ikanik@otenet.gr

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Oinofyta
25th Martiou
32 011
Tel: 2262 – 032.640
Fax: 2262 – 031.357
E-mail: ikaoino@otenet.gr

Οmonia
Kapodistriou 33
104 32
Tel: (210) 52.78.900
Fax: (210) 52.00.525

Orestiada
Κonstantinopoleos 84
68 200
Tel: 25520 – 21310
Fax: 25520 – 21318
E-mail: ikaorest@otenet.gr

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P. Faliro
Achilleos 97
17 563
Tel: (210) 98.83.007
Fax: (210) 98.82.997
E-mail: tyikaa@otenet.gr

Pangrati
Spyrou Merkouri 38
11 634
Tel: (210) 72.24.360
Fax: (210) 72.25.157
E-mail: ikapagr@otenet.gr

Paralia Distomou
Riga Feraiou 14
32 003
Tel: 2267 – 041.321
Fax: 2267 – 042.157
E-mail: ikapar@otenet.gr

Patisia
Patision & Ippolytou 1
11 255
Tel: (210) 21.29.200
Fax: (210) 22.36.159
E-mail: ikapatis@otenet.gr

Patra – Ag. Alexios
Ioanninon 14
262 23
Tel: 2610 – 46.62.73
Fax: 2610 – 43.08.90
E-mail: ikaagale@otenet.gr

Patra
Mykinon & Papanastasiou
26 331
Tel: 2610 – 36.87.31
Fax: 2610 – 34.67.32
E-mail: ikaapol@otenet.gr

Perama
Iperiou 69
18 863
Tel: (210) 44.17.250
Fax: (210) 44.13.118
E-mail: ikapera@otenet.gr

Peristeri
Agrafiotou 2
121 31
Tel: (210) 57.05.557
Fax: (210) 57.68.255
E-mail: perisika@ika.gr

Piraeus – Ag. Sofias
Mavromichali – Mesologgiou 4
185 45
Tel: (210) 41.70.991
Fax: (210) 41.73.131
E-mail: ikaagsof@otenet.gr

Piraeus
Thivon 49
185 42
Tel: (210) 42.05.224
Fax: (210) 42.04.847
E-mail: ikakamin@otenet.gr

Preveza
Sekevkeias 9
48 100
Tel: 26820 – 47114-15
Fax: 2682 – 022.221
E-mail: ikaprev@otenet.gr

Ptolemaida
Nosokomeiou 11
50 200
Tel: 24630 – 55900
Fax: 24630 – 54051
E-mail: ikaptol@yahoo.gr

Pyrgos
Mystra 7
27 100
Tel: 26210 – 83900
Fax: 26210 – 20303
E-mail: ika-prg@otenet.gr

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Rafina
Fleming Street
19 009
Tel: 2294 – 079.650
Fax: 2294 – 078.611
E-mail: ikarafin@otenet.gr

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Salamina
Salaminas & Aianteiou
18 900
Tel: (210) 46.51.223
Fax: (210) 46.53.178
E-mail: ika_sala@ath.forthnet.gr

Samos
Kanari
83 100
Tel: 2273 – 089.870
Fax: 2273 – 087.603
E-mail: ikasamou@otenet.gr

Serres
Prin. Christoforou 25
62 110
Tel: 2321 – 095925
Fax: 2321 – 022812
E-mail: ikaserr2002@yahoo.gr

Siatista
No street address given
50 300
Tel: 2465 – 023.393
Fax: 2465 – 023.393
E-mail: ikasiat1@otenet.gr

Siderokastro
Kosti Palama 1
62 300
Tel: 2323 – 023.920
Fax: 2323 – 028.324
E-mail: ikasid@otenet.gr

Soufli
M. Papanastasiou 9
68 400
Tel: 2554 – 020.210
Fax: 2554 – 024.164
E-mail: ikasoufl@otenet.gr

Sparti
Gartsologou 137
23 100
Tel: 2731 – 026.530
Fax: 2731 – 089358
E-mail: ikaspart@otenet.gr

Spata
Ag. Dimitriou 4
19 004
Tel: (210) 66.34.574
Fax: (210) 66.34.221

Stratoni
No address given
63 082
Tel: 2376 – 022.006
Fax: 2376 – 022.770
E-mail: ypok521@otenet.gr

Stylida
Lamias 59
35 300
Tel: 2238 – 023.229
Fax: 2238 – 024.128
E-mail: ikastls@otenet.gr

Syntagma
Akadimias 21
106 71
Tel: (210) 36.76.503
Fax: (210) 36.34.026

Syros
Nikiforou Mandilara 1
Ermoupoli 84 100
Tel: 2281 – 082.340
Fax: 2281 – 084.065
E-mail: ikasyrou@otenet.gr

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Thessaloniki
Τ. Oikonomidi 1 & Kasomouli
54 655
Tel: 2310 – 41.43.10
Fax: 2310 – 42.22.50
E-mail: ypok531@otenet.gr

Thessaloniki
Karaoli Dimitriou 12
Efosmos 56 224
Tel: 2310 – 777.300
Fax: 2310 – 70.87.74
E-mail: ika504@otenet.gr

Thessaloniki
Vas. Georgiou 27
57 008
Tel: 2310 – 78.08.55
Fax: 2310 – 78.24.04
E-mail: ypok505@otenet.gr

Thessaloniki – Pylis Axiou
Polytechniou 1
54 626
Tel: 2310 – 52.25.60
Fax: 2310 – 55.39.43
E-mail: axika@ika.gr

Thessaloniki – Neapoli
Kon. Karamanli 25
56 727
Tel: 2310 – 564.600
Fax: 2310 – 510.290
E-mail: neapdirect@the.forthnet.gr

Thessaloniki – Toubas
Gr. Lambraki 100
54 351
Tel: 2310 – 98.18.01
Fax: 2310 – 90.18.39
E-mail: ypok502@otenet.gr

Thiva
Kadmou 47
32 200
Tel: 2262 – 089.386
Fax: 2262 – 089.384
E-mail: ikathiva@otenet.gr

Trikala
Omirou 13
42 100
Tel: 2431 – 046.501, 046.561
Fax: 2431 – 027.454
E-mail: ikatrik@otenet.gr

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Veria
Emm. Pappa 22
59 100
Tel: 2331 – 023.180
Fax: 2331 – 063.420
E-mail: ikaver@otenet.gr

Volos
L. Eirinis 113
384 46 Nea Ionia
Tel: 2421 – 090.281
Fax: 2421 – 090.284
E-mail: ikanionb@otenet.gr

Vyronas
N. Elvetias 26
16 232
Tel: (210) 76.56.974
Fax: (210) 76.62.656
E-mail: ikaviron@otenet.gr

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Zakynthos
Foskolou 83
29 100
Tel: 2695 – 022.267
Fax: 2695 – 042.892 & 024.693

Zografou
L. Papagou 127a
157 73
Tel: (210) 74.58.700
Fax: (210) 77.80.580

E-mail: ikazogr@otenet.gr
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8 Comments »

  PIC wrote @ July 25th, 2007 at 13:50

Hi again,

I was thinking of starting a business. do you know what percentage IKA or Teve takes from your income?

Kat Reply:

You can see the article I posted last week about TEBE/TEVE, now called OAEE; it’s not a percentage, it’s a set schedule of graduated payments based on how many years you pay.

IKA is approximately 30 percent of your overall salary. So, as I understand it — if a boss offers you 840 gross (not net in your hand), he’s also paying 360 to IKA, so your overall salary is 1200. That’s how it shows on my IKA papers (ensima).

If you start a business as a non-EU citizen without a Greek citizen partner, you’ll need 60,000 euros deposit in a bank to prove solvency and a business plan drawn up in Greek showing how your enterprise will contribute positively to the Greek economy, which must then be approved by the authorities before you’re allowed to open.

  PIC wrote @ July 25th, 2007 at 22:13

well, my brother owns a web business and I’m thinking I’ll just assist him in fixing his websites. He would pay me on a US IRS 1099-MISC tax form, directly deposited into my US bank account. How would I do this with Teve and would the 60K deposit apply since really it’s not a greek business but I’m still technically self employed and live in greece (weird huh) and would i even need to get a business license in greece?

Kat Reply:

Being as I didn’t have the specifics of your situation, it was impossible to understand if the business you were thinking of starting was in the U.S. or Greece AND you didn’t say you were going to be an employee and/or have employees. Also, it’s unnecessary to deal with Greece at all since it sounds like you’ll be an American employee, can have insurance coverage through the U.S. and file your taxes in the U.S. I assume you already have a spouse residence/work permit.

Getting a business license is a different procedure than getting TEVE/OAEE or IKA, starting a business or declaring independent worker status. There is also different legislation in place depending on if you are thinking of setting up a branch or an offshore company.

From the little information I know, it sounds to me like you’d be an American employee. Being self-employed and providing services is not the same as starting a business (which is what you originally said). In Greece, you would be categorized as an independent worker, which you can start up at the eforia. It’s not a weird situation; many people do it (I did for 3 years, just not with an American company, therefore I cannot advise you on logistics). It would be best to consult with the eforia directly or a trusted knowledgeable accountant, which is what I do.

  Jim wrote @ February 15th, 2009 at 13:26

My Father who deals with the branch in kalymnos is having issues he cannot resolve. He believes the attendant (who has a superior title, assistant manager) is not doing her job fairly and so my father is seeking legal advice.

If there is perhaps instances of corruption where can someone seek justice within IKA? Without complicating the situation by involving 3rd parties. The Greek embassy requires documentation but will also take much time.

Please if you have any information it will be much appreciated.

P.S At least I’ll know if anyone reads these comments and if they recieve a reply.

Kat Reply:

Hi Jim,

The Greek Ombudsman handles complaints about IKA in Greek and in English. You can read the article I posted on this website called “Greek Ombudsman: Filing a complaint about Greece in Greece.” There is an address, toll-free phone number and website address provided for your convenience.

Best of everything to you and your father.

  Sofia wrote @ August 19th, 2009 at 19:46

Hello
I have lived in Crete since 8 years. With my greek boyfriend we decided to have a baby. But i don’t trust the public hospitals here. So i would prefer to go in a private clinic. And i was wondering if IKA covers a part of the expenses or not?

Kat Reply:

I’m a little surprised your Greek boyfriend or his parents don’t know the answer to this question and/or couldn’t call to inquire. In any case, I’d like to amend my answer after consultation with a trusted source.

Assuming you are covered by IKA, it will pay for exams/procedures at private hospitals only if IKA specifically sent you to a private hospital because the IKA system could not provide the service you needed. And even then, IKA may pay a very limited amount for a limited number of situations after contacting the hospital/doctor to verify they have an agreement with IKA, what it is and what bureaucracy is involved. None of this applies to your case because there are public hospitals on Crete that handle childbirth.

If you voluntarily choose a private doctor, hospital or clinic in Greece, nothing is covered by IKA and you pay all the expenses.

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