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Greek nationality passes by descent ( jus sanguinis ), but descent claims follow different legal routes. Some people are Greek from birth and only need to be registered. Others must...
For foreign property owners, boundary overlaps, unrecorded deeds, or registry errors in Greece can quickly derail an investment. Resolving these disputes requires navigating a property system that is currently transitioning...
A Deferral Is Not a Pause On 27 July 2026, the Digital Omnibus on AI, Regulation (EU) 2026/1744, entered into force, just six days before the date on which the...
The Greece Golden Visa enables eligible non-EU nationals to apply for a renewable Greek residence permit through qualifying investments. Legislative reforms have changed the minimum property investment amounts, introduced special...
Under Greek law, an inheritance passes to the heirs automatically at death. To be recorded as owner of Greek real estate, though, you must register a qualifying document. A notarial...
Consumer Protection Remedies for International Tourists in Greece Key Takeaways Tourists facing canceled services, substandard accommodations, or fraudulent vendors in Greece have specific legal avenues to recover their funds. Taking...
Key Takeaways Greece’s main immigration law is Law 4251/2014 (Immigration and Social Integration Code), extensively amended by Law 5038/2023 and other acts. Most third-country nationals need a national visa (Type...
In Greece, debt collectors must follow Law 3758/2009: calls only Monday-Friday 09:00-20:00, not on weekends or holidays, no more than one contact every two days, and no contact for 10...
Tech companies operating in Greece must comply with Law 4624/2019, which supplements the EU GDPR with specific local requirements for employment and criminal data. The Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA)...
Non-resident heirs have exactly one year to renounce an inheritance if the estate includes debts. Greek "Forced Heirship" laws prevent immediate family members from being entirely disinherited, even if a...
Mandatory Initial Session (MAS): Under Greek Law 4640/2019, most commercial disputes with a value exceeding €30,000 must undergo a mandatory initial mediation session before proceeding to court. Enforceability: A mediation...
Greek courts generally have jurisdiction if Greece is the "habitual residence" of both spouses, regardless of their nationality. Consensual divorce is the fastest route, finalized before a notary public in...
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...
Digital Compliance: The Digital Work Card (Ergani II) is now mandatory for most Greek sectors, requiring real-time reporting of working hours to avoid heavy fines. Probationary Limits: New legislation has...
The Out-of-Court Workout (OCW) is a purely digital process conducted through a specialized platform to settle debts with banks, the State, and social security funds. Successful applications grant a 90-day...
The Out-of-Court Workout (OCW) is a digital platform designed to restructure debts exceeding €10,000 owed to the Greek State, social security funds, and financial institutions. Eligible businesses can secure up...
All legal entities registered in Greece must identify and register their Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) in the Central Register of Beneficial Owners (K.M.P.O.). A Beneficial Owner is defined as any...
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...
The Golden Visa investment threshold in high-demand areas like Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, and Santorini is €800,000 as of 2026. Digital Nomad Visa holders can benefit from a 50% income tax...
The EU Succession Regulation (Brussels IV) allows foreign nationals to bypass Greek forced heirship by electing to apply the inheritance laws of their home country. Greek forced heirship ( nomimi...
