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Company registration in Greece
Incorporating a company in Greece in 2025 is a strategic decision for entrepreneurs who want to enter the single European market, take advantage of the stable tax system and investment advantages of this country. Greece is known for its transparent regulatory environment, accessible requirements for non-residents and favorable conditions for startups and foreign companies.
Jurisdiction advantages
Greece remains one of the most accessible entry points for business into the European Union. Key advantages:
- membership in the EU and the eurozone, which allows you to operate within the single market without currency barriers;
- a stable economy with positive dynamics and active EU programs for the development of small and medium-sized businesses;
- a transparent tax accounting mechanism, automated registration procedures;
- the possibility of obtaining a long-term residence permit through investments (Golden Visa) from 250,000 euros;
- access to EU banking and financial instruments, including EMI (electronic payment institutions) and crypto platforms.
Types of companies in Greece
The main organizational and legal forms for foreign investors:
- I.K.E. (I.K.E.) – private limited liability company. The minimum capital can be 1 euro, the founder is one individual or legal entity. This is the most convenient form for small businesses and online projects.
- A.E. (A.E.) – joint-stock company. Requires a minimum authorized capital of 25,000 euros and is suitable for medium and large businesses.
- E.E. or O.E. – limited or general partnership. A simple solution for partnership or family businesses.
Branch of a foreign company. Can be registered without creating a separate legal entity.
Stages of company registration
The process of creating a business in Greece takes from 7 to 14 days, and with the support of consultants can be completed online through the GEMI system or the KEK Single Window.
Main steps:
- Choosing the legal form, company name and checking its uniqueness in the trade register.
- Preparing the constituent documents: statute, memorandum, minutes of the constituent meeting, office lease.
- Registration with the Hellenic Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
- Obtaining the tax identification number (AFM) of the founders and the company from the tax authority (AADE).
- Registration with the General Electronic Commercial Register (GEMI) and entering data into the e-EFKA system (social security) in case of hiring employees.
- Opening a corporate account with a bank or EMI (e.g. Revolut, Wise).
- Filing a declaration for VAT registration and, if necessary, obtaining licenses depending on the type of activity.
Required documents
The registration package includes:
- passport or constituent documents of the founders;
- samples of the director’s signatures (certified by a notary);
- lease agreement for the legal address;
- articles of association and memorandum of association;
- tax certificate of absence of debt;
- bank certificate of capital contribution.
All documents of foreign founders must have an apostille or consular legalization. Notarial acts are performed by an authorized notary in Greece, and translations are performed by a certified translator.
Taxation and Financial Reporting
In 2025, tax rates in Greece are as follows:
- Corporate tax – 22%;
- Dividend tax – 5%;
- Value added tax (VAT) – 24%;
- Personal income tax – 9-44% depending on income.
Accounting reports are filed quarterly, and annual financial statements are mandatory even for companies that have not carried out any activity. Reports can be kept in English or Greek, but must be submitted electronically to AADE.
For companies registered in the real sector (logistics, IT, real estate), a system of tax incentives is in place, including depreciation deductions, a reduction in the tax on reinvested profits and a reduced VAT rate for the first three years of operation.
Obtaining a residence permit for business
Foreign investors can obtain a residence permit through the Golden Visa program with investments in real estate of €250,000 or more or in a business project of €500,000 or more. The program provides a five-year residence permit with the right to extend, and after 7 years of residence, the right to apply for citizenship.
Greece is a country with a favorable business climate, moderate taxation and stable growth prospects. Registering a company in this country allows you to operate as a European enterprise, use the EU banking infrastructure, attract investments and cooperate with international partners. Thanks to digital services, business registration in 2025 has become faster, more legally understandable and fully accessible to non-residents.
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