Greece

EU access with attractive tax regimes for new residents (7% flat rate for pensioners; 50% income exemption for incoming professionals).

Region

Europe

Capital

Athens

Currency

EUR

Language

Greek

Setup time

1–3 weeks

Tax

Corporate tax 22%

Company types

How businesses are typically structured in Greece.

IKE (Private Company)

Flexible private company introduced in 2012; the modern default for SMEs.

Best for

Most operating businesses

Capital

€1 minimum

Liability

Limited

EPE (Limited Liability Company)

Older LLC form; less used since IKE.

Best for

Specific legacy use cases

AE (Société Anonyme)

Public limited company; minimum €25,000.

Best for

Larger or listed companies

Visa pathways

The most relevant options for founders, employees, investors, and long-stay residents.

Digital Nomad Visa

12 months, extendable to 2-year residence permit

Remote workers employed abroad.

Requirements

Net monthly income ≥ €3,500

Financially Independent Person (FIP) Visa

2 years, renewable

Passive-income long-stay.

Requirements

Income ≥ €2,000/month

Golden Visa

5 years, renewable

Residency through real estate or other investment.

Requirements

From €250,000–€800,000 depending on location/asset

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