50 articles found in Greece

Greek Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) provide entity-level tax neutrality and EU passporting rights, but demand 3 to 9 months for Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC) licensing. Direct cross-border acquisitions via...

Golden Visa suits passive investors who want European residency without moving to Greece, whereas the Financially Independent Person (FIP) visa requires living in Greece full-time. Real estate thresholds sit at...

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...

Table of Contents Introduction  The Legal Framework Governing Residence Permits in Greece  Who Requires a Residence Permit in Greece?  Principal Categories of Residence Permits  The Application Procedure for a Greek...

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...

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,...

Legal 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:...

Filing a Cross-Border Personal Injury Claim in Greece as a Tourist An idyllic vacation in Greece can turn into a nightmare if you suffer a serious injury due to someone...

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...

Non-resident heirs have 12 months from the date of death (or the date a will is probated) to file an inheritance tax return in Greece. Greek law enforces "forced heirship,"...

Hire your own lawyer: A Greek notary public does not protect your interests. Notaries work for the state. You need an independent Greek real estate lawyer to run a title...

Protecting Greek Subsidiary Assets in Cross-Border Insolvency When an international parent company faces financial distress, its foreign subsidiaries are immediately placed in the line of fire. In Greece, managing the...

Contesting a Will in Greece: 2026 Cross-Border Inheritance FAQ Inheriting property across borders is rarely simple. When a family estate in Greece is contested, distance and foreign legal concepts make...

The 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...

The use of Bulgarian vehicle registration plates by individuals permanently residing in Greece has become an increasingly scrutinized legal and regulatory issue involving tax exposure, customs compliance, insurance validity, and...

Recent Greek jurisprudence continues to demonstrate increasing judicial scrutiny regarding the lawful limits of compulsory enforcement procedures and creditor conduct during auction proceedings. Court of Appeal Piraeus Decision 38/2025 represents...

The Tempi railway tragedy constitutes one of the most significant public liability and institutional accountability cases in modern Greek legal history. Beyond the immense human and social impact of the...

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...