50 articles found in Greece

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...

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...

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...

International Inheritance in Greece: A Guide for Foreign Heirs Non-resident heirs have exactly one year to renounce an inheritance if the estate includes debts. Greek "Forced Heirship" laws prevent immediate...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 in...

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...

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...

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...