Since 1992, Feod Group has been providing a wide range of immigration, corporate and legal services in Greece and other EU countries.
✓ Obtaining a residence permit in Greece for the whole family ✓ Residence permit in Greece for investment (Golden visa) ✓ Registration of business in Greece ✓ Opening of a bank account ✓ Buying property in all regions of Greece ✓ Taxes in Greece and tax optimization
Obtaining a residence permit and immigration to Greece
📍 Greece is a popular EU country for residence permits and emigration, due to its amazing natural beauty connecting mountains and sea, perfect warm weather, great Greek cuisine, rich history and culture, and a high degree of security.
Greece has a high standard of living, developed infrastructure and favorable tax rates for expats. And the Greeks are famous for their exceptional friendliness to foreigners.
In addition to the magnificent islands and beaches, you can enjoy mountains, olive groves and vineyards, authentic villages, lakes and even skiing during the winter months, all of which you can find in Greece.
How to get a residence permit in Greece in 2023?
As a standard, in order to obtain a residence permit and move to Greece, you first need to obtain a long-term visa D, and then apply to the department for foreigners with an application for a residence permit for emigration to Greece.
A residence permit is a document that gives you the right to stay and live in Greece and which can be extended and eventually replaced with permanent residence in Greece.
Usually a residence permit in Greece is issued for 1-2 years with the right to extend, or under the program “Golden Visa of Greece” you get a permit immediately for 5 years.
Greek immigration law provides for several grounds for granting a residence permit to foreigners.
Residence permit in Greece for financially independent foreigners
Residence permit in Greece for financially independent foreigners is suitable for third-country nationals who want to reside in Greece and have sufficient funds to cover their living expenses without having to work in Greece. A residence permit is also issued to family members of the main applicant.
A residence permit is issued for 2 years and then renewed every 3 years if the conditions for obtaining it are still met.
There are two ways to get a resident visa – Financially Independent Person (FIP) Visa:
• Apply on a passive source of income (i.e. not based on wages). The minimum monthly passive income must be from 2,000 € for the main applicant + 20% for the second spouse + 15% for each child.
• Apply on the basis of personal savings. It is necessary to have available savings in the amount of 48,000 euros for the main applicant + 20% for the second spouse + 15% for each child.
Greece Golden Visa Residence permit in Greece for the purchase of real estate and investment
A residence permit in Greece for investment can be obtained by third-country nationals and their family members who have invested in Greek companies, bank deposits, government bonds or bought real estate in Greece.
A residence permit for investment can be issued for the whole family: spouses, children and parents.
A distinctive feature of the residence permit “Golden Visa of Greece” is that you do not need to move to Greece after the investment. That is, you and your family receive a residence permit in Greece without the need for residence and freedom of movement in all Schengen countries.
✓ No permanent residency requirements ✓ A residence permit is issued immediately for 5 years and can be extended indefinitely ✓ Special tax regime for investors ✓ Opportunity to obtain Greek citizenship after 7 years of residence
You can get a Golden Visa for Greece in 2023 when you buy Greek real estate in the amount of 250,000 euros or invest more than 400,000 € in Greek companies, bank deposits or government bonds.
Foreign citizens have the opportunity to enter Greece for business activities under the following conditions: – Availability of sufficient funds to operate and live in Greece. – Business activities contribute to the development of the national economy. – Experience or qualifications in the same field. – A credible business plan has been submitted for approval. – An application for a visa to conduct business in Greece must be submitted to the Greek Consulate.
The submitted package of documents goes to the immigration office of the district where the applicant plans to conduct business.
In the case of a positive decision, the immigration authorities of the county issue a permit to engage in the specified type of activity.
A residence permit is issued to the applicant and his family members for 2 years with the right to extend, provided that the business is actively working and paying taxes.
Digital nomads in Greece
The Greek digital nomad visa is now available for remote workers and entrepreneurs.
To qualify for the digital nomad program, you must work remotely for a company or clients located outside of Greece.
The Digital Nomad Visa is initially valid for one year and is renewable.
The main requirements of the program for digital nomads in Greece in 2023:
have sufficient income of at least 3,500 euros + 20% for the second spouse + 15% for each child.
do not look for work in the country
open a bank account in Greece
buy or rent property
Taxes in Greece and tax residence status
Greece is not considered a high tax country and is generally in line with the EU average.
Greek tax resident
A person who becomes a tax resident of Greece files a declaration and pays taxes in Greece on all his worldwide income.
An individual becomes a Greek tax resident in this case a) If you are in Greece for more than 183 days a year and/or b) Has a permanent or primary residence or other connections, including personal, social or financial in Greece (ownership of assets in Greece, or have a business and real estate, or have a family living in Greece, employment, etc.).
Not tax resident in Greece
In turn, a taxable non-resident of Greece can only be taxed on income received in Greece.
Personal income tax rates Income tax in Greece depends on the source of income (eg employment, rent) and is calculated accordingly. Income tax rates are progressive from 9% to 44%.
Since 2020, Greece has introduced three alternative tax regimes for new Greek tax residents.
Alternative tax regimes apply to investors, retirees and employees/freelancers.
Alternative taxation looks like this:
Investors: €100,000 annual flat tax on total income from foreign sources (maximum duration: 15 years);
Retirees: flat tax rate of 7% on total foreign source income (maximum validity: 15 years); and
Employees/Freelancers: Taxation of 50% on income earned in Greece (maximum term: 7 years).
Property in Greece
Buying property in Greece continues to be a stable trend among international investors, as a way of efficient, reliable and profitable investment.
Real estate in Greece is in demand both for the purpose of obtaining a Golden Visa, and for those who want to have a second home or vacation spot.
Greece offers a variety of great property buying options for any buyer. Both on the mainland and on the Greek islands, there are many lively tourist towns or small and quiet villages.
Due to the large flow of tourists, buying property in Greece in order to receive passive income is also beneficial for the investor.
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Residence permit and moving to Greece – FAQ
How to move to Greece for permanent residence in 2023?
You can move to Greece for permanent residence (permanent residence) under the Golden Visa program, which is issued immediately for 5 years with the right to extend.
In other cases, the status of permanent residence in Greece can be issued after obtaining a temporary residence permit:
Residence permit for financially independent foreigners
Business immigration to Greece
Residence permit for digital nomads in Greece
Is it possible to obtain a residence permit in Greece when buying a property?
Yes, a residence permit in Greece when buying a property can be obtained under the Golden Visa program. The cost of real estate for obtaining a residence permit is from 250 thousand €.
According to other programs for obtaining a residence permit in Greece, the purchase is not mandatory, but is considered solely as an additional advantage when applying for a residence permit (for example, under the program for financially independent foreigners).
How to register a company in Greece?
Both resident and foreigners have the right to register a company in Greece.
To register your company in Greece, you need to go through the standard registration procedure: get a foreigner’s tax number, select and register a company name; open a bank account and deposit the authorized capital; have a legal address; appoint a director; register a company with state and tax authorities.
Depending on the type of business and the number of participants, the procedure may vary.
In 2004 Tetyana Lementarova graduated from the University of Nottingham Trent, London (UK) qualification of Bachelor of International Business (BA Hons) and in 2006 received an MBA from the European School of Economics Rome (Italy), Marketing Management specialisation. Has work experience in UK, Ita...
In 2004 Tetyana Lementarova graduated from the University of Nottingham Trent, London (UK) qualification of Bachelor of International Business (BA Hons) and in 2006 received an MBA from the European School of Economics Rome (Italy), Marketing Management specialisation. Has work experience in UK, Italian and Cypriot companies. 2005-2009 co-founder of an Italian company tour operator New Lands (Rome, Italy). Since 2001, Mrs. Lementarova works as representative of Feod Group abroad. Participates on behalf of the company in international seminars, trainings and conferences on education, immigration and property acquisition abroad. Tetyana Lementarova is an expert in the field of:
planning an academic career abroad;
organisation of new business abroad and purchase of ready business;
Since 1992, Feod Group has been providing a wide range of legal, business and immigration services in Europe, the USA and other countries of the world.
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