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Real Estate in Greece: Basic Information
Greece has become a favourable destination for foreign citizens willing to buy real estate to use it either as an investment or as end users. The financial crisis has led to a significant drop in prices but also to an abundant offer of properties to sell which in turn...
Tax incentives to retire in Greece
Greece’s brand name so far is linked with a picture of a tourist destination where one can enjoy livid vacations. Nonetheless, there is a less projected image of the country as a destination where one can enjoy his/her retirement years. The Mediterranean climate along...
The non-domiciled resident tax regime in Greece: a lucrative option for individuals
In December 2019, the Greek parliament adopted Law 4646/2019, which introduces for the first time the “non-dom” (non-domiciled resident) scheme to the Greek tax regime. The aim of this legislation is to formulate a complete legal framework and provide incentives in...
Establish a Family Office in Greece
Early in 2021, through Law 4778/2021, the Greek government set forward a provision introducing “Family Offices” (FO) in the Greek economic system. The aforementioned provision can be applied individually, as a means to assist Greek families already residing in Greece...
Financially Independent Person FIP Visa and Residence Permit for Investment Activity
The Immigration and Social Integration Code (Law 4251/2014) contains provisions that (1) allow for third-country individuals to reside in Greece provided that they have the financial means to support their stay; and that (2) facilitate the stay of third-country...
Retiring in Greece
Moving an entire life to another country is a life-changing event. A lot of things need to be taken into consideration and to each individual’ s decision the various factors will be weighted differently, in accordance to his priorities and interests. Due to the...
The Digital Visa for Digital Nomads in Greece
The Covid-19 pandemic has introduced new schemes of employment, making teleworking the new normal. Greece has read into this situation a golden opportunity to attract employees who wish to combine the friendly and warm environment of Greece with remote work. Hence,...
A brief introduction of Greek Company Law: A legal perspective
Greek Company Law has been recently modernized to meet the needs of contemporary businesses by providing a clear and complete regulatory framework, which works more as an enabler and a safeguard rather than a brake on economic growth. Indeed, from 2012 onwards, a grid...
Paths to Greek citizenship
The Greek Nationality Code (Law 3284/2004), as amended and in force, is the basic legal instrument covering the process through which one acquires the Greek citizenship. The primary principle applied is the ius sanguinis – meaning that a child of Greek mother and/or...