41 articles found in Greece

Under Greek Law 4640/2019, an initial mediation session is a mandatory prerequisite for many family law disputes before a lawsuit can proceed in court. The Hague Convention provides a rapid,...

Greek Law 4640/2019 requires property investors to attend a mandatory initial mediation session before filing a civil lawsuit for most real estate disputes. Out-of-court mediation usually resolves property disputes in...

Greece calculates property taxes based on a government-determined "objective value" rather than the open market price of the real estate. You cannot take a property tax dispute straight to a...

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...

Three-year guarantee: Primary residential leases in Greece are valid for at least three years, regardless of the contract duration. 15-day deadline: If served with an eviction order, you have exactly...

You have exactly 30 days from the date of your official rejection notice to file an administrative appeal, known in Greece as a "Therapeia." Most rejections stem from incomplete financial...

How to Resolve Real Estate Contract Disputes in Greece Key Takeaways Resolving a property dispute in Greece requires acting quickly to preserve your deposit and using out-of-court mediation before pursuing...

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,...

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...

Greece Golden Visa Property Purchases: Dispute Prevention Guide The Greek Golden Visa investment thresholds recently increased, requiring an €800,000 minimum in premium areas like Athens and Thessaloniki, and €400,000 in...

Structuring Commercial Real Estate Investments in Greece Greece recently updated its Golden Visa requirements, raising the minimum real estate investment to €800,000 in prime areas and €400,000 in remaining regions...

Cross-Border Inheritance Disputes in Greece Explained The EU Succession Regulation (Brussels IV) allows foreign nationals to bypass Greek forced heirship by electing to apply the inheritance laws of their home...

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...

Dual-Tier Thresholds: As of 2026, the minimum investment is €800,000 in high-demand areas (Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini) and €400,000 in the rest of Greece. Surface Area Requirements: To qualify for...

Law 4864/2021 governs the "Fast Track" process, providing legal certainty and expedited licensing for large-scale projects in Greece. Strategic investments can benefit from a 12-year tax stability guarantee, protecting the...

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...

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...

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...

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...