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Forced heirship rules : The Greek Civil Code guarantees a mandatory minimum share of an estate to close relatives, but expats can override this by explicitly choosing their national law...
Act within 12 months: Foreign residents have exactly one year from the date of death or will publication to file their Greek inheritance tax return and avoid financial penalties. Forced...
Protect your residency first: A developer dispute does not automatically cancel your Golden Visa. You must notify the Ministry of Migration and document the contract breach to keep your application...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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:...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Key Takeaways Foreign tourists injured in Greece have the legal right to seek compensation through the Greek civil court system for medical expenses, lost wages, and moral damages. Succeeding in...
Key Takeaways Establishing a corporate presence in Greece for a business investment visa requires precise legal and financial structuring. A minimum capital injection of €400,000 is required for standard corporate...
Key Takeaways Resolving a property dispute in Greece requires acting quickly to preserve your deposit and using out-of-court mediation before pursuing litigation. Foreign buyers have the exact same legal protections...
Key Takeaways Clearing a property title in Greece requires navigating legacy registration systems, strict zoning laws, and bureaucratic hurdles before finalizing your investment. Securing a clean title prevents costly cross-border...
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...
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...
