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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...
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 for 2024 through 2026. Establishing a Greek...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...