Greece residency by investment
Greece residency by investment

Greece residency by investment

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from € 250,000
amount of investment
Schengen area
without visa
6 months
registration period
from 3%
return on investment

Greece residence program

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Greece is located in Southeastern Europe and occupies the southern part of the Balkan Peninsula and multiple islands of the Mediterranean Sea and consists of 7 decentralized administrations, which in turn are divided into peripheries and municipalities. The Golden Visa program operates throughout the country. Investments in real estate worth 800,000 euros or more are possible in the areas of the Northern, Central and Southern sectors of Athens, the municipality of Vari Voula Vouliagmeni in Attica, in several municipalities of the city of Thessaloniki and on the islands of Santorini and Mykonos. In other regions, the required investment amount starts from 400,000 euros.

The threshold of €250,000 remains as an exception for properties purchased for renovation or conversion into residential space.

Capital
Athens
Population
10,413,982
Official language
Greek
Currency
euro (EUR)
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What does a Greece residence permit give?

1.
Lowest entry
One of the lowest entry thresholds for obtaining a "Golden Visa" in Europe
2.
Legal residence
Legal residence of the applicant and his family in Greece
3.
30 Schengen and EU countries
Travel to 30 Schengen and EU countries without having to apply for a visa
4.
No mandatory period
There is no mandatory period of stay in Greece during the year
5.
A stable income
The opportunity to earn a stable income in Greece through investments
6.
Loans
Temporary residence status provides advantages in obtaining loans, including mortgages
7.
Tax regime
Tax advantages for a number of categories of taxpayers (pensioners, "digital nomads", etc.)
8.
Education
Free education for children in municipal kindergartens and schools
9.
Medical care
High-quality medical care under an insurance policy
10.
Residence and citizenship
The period of residence in Greece on the basis of the "Golden Visa" is counted when applying for permanent residence and citizenship
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Visa-free countries with Greek Residency

30 countries are available for citizens of Greece residence program
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland

Tax Rates

Personal income tax is calculated on a progressive scale: 9% on annual income up to €10,000; 22% on income between €10,000 and €20,000; 28% on income between €20,000 and €30,000; 36% on income between €30,000 and €40,000; income exceeding €40,000 is taxed at 44%.

Corporate tax is 22%, VAT is 24%, and the property purchase tax is only 3.09%. The capital gains tax is 1%. Withholding tax on dividends is 5%, on interest 15%, on royalties 20%, and on technical, management, consulting, and other services 20%.

Inheritance tax is levied on inherited movable and immovable property. The tax is calculated using progressive rates from 1% to 40%, depending on the degree of kinship and several other factors. Gift tax also applies to donations, including from parents, at progressive rates that depend on the value and type of the asset, as well as the relationship between the parties.

INFIA — This tax consists of a main and an additional tax, calculated at specific rates based on property area, applying a number of coefficients that take into account location, type of use, etc.

Wealth tax is also calculated on a progressive scale: 9% on income up to €10,000 per year; 22% on income from €10,000 to €20,000; 28% on income from €20,000 to €30,000; 36% on income from €30,000 to €40,000; income exceeding €40,000 is taxed at 44%.

Non-Dom Status in Greece

The Non-Dom regime in Greece provides for a fixed annual tax of €100,000 on worldwide-sourced income for 15 years for individuals who transfer their tax residency to Greece.

Legal entities are excluded from the scope of this legislation.

Under certain conditions, you may benefit from an alternative tax arrangement: paying a flat annual amount of €100,000 and being fully exempt from tax on any foreign income, regardless of its size.

This status also extends to the applicant's relatives, provided the main applicant pays an additional €20,000 tax per relative.

The Non-Dom regime can apply for a maximum of 15 years and may be terminated at any time during this period if the applicants fail to fulfill their obligations or apply for withdrawal from the status.

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Business set up

  • Choosing the type of business.
  • Preparation of necessary documents and notarization.
  • Registration of the company in the Chamber of Industry and Commerce. To submit a request, you should consider a unique name and get a legal address. You need to deposit funds in the amount of a conditional start-up capital in a Greek bank.
  • Get the company registration number.
  • Opening a corporate bank account.
  • Obtaining all necessary licenses.
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How to obtain a residence permit in Greece

Purchase of property, which is converted from commercial to residential
Purchase of property, which is converted from commercial to residential
from €250,000
Purchase of commercial property for conversion into residential space
Purchase of residential real estate units
Purchase of residential real estate units
from €400,000
The minimum investment depends on the property location: from €800 000 in Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and islands with 3,100+ residents, from €400.000 in all other regions of the country).
Investments in government bonds
Investments in government bonds
from €500,000
Investments in government bonds in the amount of €500,000 without VAT
A term deposit to a Greek bank
A term deposit to a Greek bank
from €500,000
A term deposit to a Greek bank in the amount of €500,000 for a minimum period of 1 year and a permanent extension.
Digital Nomad Program
Digital Nomad Program
It is necessary to have remote employment with salary exceeding 3500 EUR per month or 42000 EUR per year.
Financial Independent Person’s Visa (FIP)
Financial Independent Person’s Visa (FIP)
It is necessary to have a passive income of €3,500 per month or 42000 EUR per year (via pensions, investments, or dividends).
Residence Permit for Board Members or Company Executives
Residence Permit for Board Members or Company Executives
Third-country nationals who are members of the board of directors or executives of a Greek company and do not receive compensation can obtain a "Investor - Company Executive" residence permit for a period of 5 years under the condition that: the annual turnover of the company is at least €4,000,000; the same applies to executives of a branch of a foreign company. A preliminary opinion from the Ministry of Development is necessary to ensure that investment projects align with the country's economic interests.
Residence Permit for Founders of Greek Companies
Residence Permit for Founders of Greek Companies
Third-country nationals who are founders of a Greek company with at least 33% ownership and have contributed a minimum of €500,000 to the company's share capital can obtain a residence permit as an Investor for a duration of 5 years. It is important that the 33% stake corresponds to a value of at least €500,000. A preliminary opinion from the Ministry of Development is necessary to ensure that investment projects align with the country's economic interests.
Obtaining Non-Dom Status
Obtaining Non-Dom Status
from €500,000
The applicant must not be a tax resident of Greece either currently or for seven of the eight years preceding the change of residency. The applicant must also commit to investing at least €500,000 in the Greek economy within three years of submitting the application. Investments can be made in a variety of forms—including real estate, business investments, and other assets—either directly or through a legal entity incorporated in Greece.

Post-immigration services

Apart from company registration, opening a bank account for an individual,opening a bank account for a company, there are other post-immigration services available, as following:
Banking assistance
Banking assistance

Banking assistance (local and offshore accounts)

Tax ID
Tax ID

Tax Identification Number

Company registration
Company registration

Company registration/incorporation (local and offshore companies)

Police reports
Police reports

Police reports for approved clients

SIM card
SIM card

Local SIM card

Proof of address
Proof of address

Proof of address (Lease Agreement + Utility bill)

Driving license
Driving license

Getting a driver's license

Requirements for applicants

Main application
Family applications
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Greece residence program
Greece residence program
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How to get Greece residence

Step-by-step instruction
1
Choosing the program
2
Fulfilment of the investment program conditions (if applicable)
3
Preparation of documents
4
Submitting documents (remotely by local lawyer)
5
Obtaining a temporary certificate
6
Provision of biometric data
7
Approval
8
Issuance
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