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Southern Europe · Europe

Greece

57moderate
Overall Score

Greece is a Southern Europe jurisdiction. with a standard worldwide income tax regime applicable to tax residents. Corporate profits are taxed at 22%. The jurisdiction offers a digital nomad visa and golden visa programme for qualifying individuals.

Corporate Tax

22%

Personal Income Tax

44%

Capital Gains

15%

VAT / GST

24%

Overview

Key Data

Taxation

Personal Income Tax (max)44%
Personal Income Tax (min)9%
Corporate Tax Rate22%
Capital Gains Tax15%
VAT / GST24%
Dividend Tax Rate5%
Withholding Tax15%
Territorial TaxationNo
Foreign Income Exempt
Remittance-Based Tax
CFC RulesYes
Tax Residency Days183 days/year
Tax Treaties

Residency & Visa

Digital Nomad VisaYes
Golden VisaYes
Retirement VisaYes
Investment VisaYes
EU MemberYes
Schengen AreaYes
EU PassportYes
Min. Days Required / Year
Min. Monthly Income
Min. Investment (residency)
Citizenship Path
Setup Difficulty

Business & Cost of Living

Cost of Living Index52/100
Avg. Monthly Cost
Company Formation Time
Formation Cost (est.)
Annual Compliance Cost
Free Zone AvailableNo
Banking Easemoderate
Internet Qualitygood

Compliance & Reputation

FATF Statuscompliant
EU Blacklist Statusnot_listed
OECD Compliance
CRS Participant
FATCA Compliant
BEPS Participant
Treaty Network Quality

Personal Tax Residency

Tax residency in Greece is generally triggered by physical presence exceeding 183 days in a calendar year. Foreign income treatment: unknown. Controlled Foreign Corporation (CFC) rules are in force. Residents who own or control foreign entities may face attribution of that entity's undistributed profits under local anti-avoidance provisions.

Non-dom regime: flat EUR 100,000 annual tax for qualifying foreign-source income (lump sum). Pensioner regime: flat 7% on foreign income for 10 years. Digital Nomad visa (1+1 year). Golden Visa from EUR 250k.

Company Setup & Business Taxation

The standard corporate income tax rate is 22%. Establishing a legal presence here involves a higher degree of administrative complexity, often requiring local legal assistance.

Banking & Financial Access

Banking access in Greece is attainable but may require more documentation and time than in simpler jurisdictions. Internet connectivity is generally good, with consistent broadband availability in business districts and main population centres.

Compliance & International Reputation

Greece is a member of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and meets its anti-money-laundering standards. EU tax blacklist status: not_listed. Structures involving this jurisdiction may attract additional scrutiny or reporting obligations under EU member state rules.

Who This Jurisdiction Works Best For

Based on our scoring model, Greece ranks highest for Digital Nomad and High Net Worth Individual. It offers a reasonable proposition for digital nomad (score: 60/100). It offers a reasonable proposition for high net worth individual (score: 57/100).

Legal Notice

The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax laws and residency rules change frequently and vary significantly by individual circumstances. Always consult a qualified professional licensed in the relevant jurisdictions before making any decisions.

Score Breakdown

Tax Burden
25%11
Ease of Setup
20%50
Banking Access
15%52
Residency Options
15%100
International Reputation
10%95
Cost of Living
5%48
Overall Score57

Scoring methodology

Score by Profile

Overall
57
Freelancer
56
Founder / Entrepreneur
54
High Net Worth Individual
57
Digital Nomad
60

Each score is weighted differently by profile type. See methodology.

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