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Mandatory 3-year minimum floor: Greek law (Law 4242/2014) enforces a statutory minimum duration of 3 years for all commercial leases. Because hotel developments require longer payback periods, operators typically negotiate...
Transfer tax savings: Direct asset purchases attract a 3.09% Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT) on the higher of the purchase price or official objective value. Share deals of a Greek...
Inheriting real estate in Greece from abroad often feels like receiving a beautiful gift wrapped in miles of red tape. Whether you are part of the Greek diaspora or an...
The €250,000 Golden Visa Route: Acquiring commercial assets for conversion into residential use, or restoring designated industrial properties, qualifies foreign investors for the Greek Golden Visa at the €250,000 threshold,...
How Foreigners Can Purchase Real Estate in Greece
Jul 14, 2026Legal representation is essential: Unlike in some Western countries, employing an independent Greek real estate attorney to perform due diligence is your primary legal safeguard. Tax registration is step one:...
Primary Residence Protection In Greece
Jun 11, 2026The legal framework governing the protection of primary residences in Greece has undergone substantial transformation during recent years, particularly following banking sector reforms, insolvency restructuring measures, and the modernization of...
International Inheritance in Greece: A Guide for Foreign Heirs Non-resident heirs have exactly one year to renounce an inheritance if the estate includes debts. Greek "Forced Heirship" laws prevent immediate...
Three-Year Minimum Protection: All commercial leases in Greece are legally protected for a minimum of three years, regardless of what the written contract states. Stamp Duty vs. VAT: Commercial rentals...
Foreign investors must obtain a Greek Tax Identification Number (AFM) before any financial transaction or property reservation can occur. Mandatory legal due diligence requires a minimum 20-year title history check...
A Greek Tax Registration Number (AFM) and a local bank account are mandatory before buying property. Closing costs add 8% to 10% to the purchase price for taxes, notary fees,...