Dmitri Mihhailov
Managing Partner
Founder of Prifinance. 15+ years structuring international companies, banking and licensing for founders worldwide.
Register a company in Greece
- in an economy that has returned to investment grade.Company registration in Greece allows founders to set up an IKE remotely with €1 capital, no mandatory notary and a one-stop GEMI registry that works within days. Corporate tax is 22%, dividends are taxed at 5%, and special regimes are available for people relocating their tax residence. The other side of the equation is clear too: VAT is 24%, social contributions are meaningful, and administration has improved faster than its reputation.
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Greece · at a glance
Legal formIKE · private company
Time to set up3-10 business days
Corporate tax22%
Dividends5% - among EU’s lowest
Minimum capital€1
Remote setupYes - by POA
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Greece in brief
Ten years from crisis to investment grade.
Greece has rewritten its economic story: investment-grade status has returned, growth is running ahead of the eurozone, tourism continues to set records, Piraeus remains a major gateway into Europe, and the world’s largest shipowning industry is still based there. Company law modernised early too: an IKE needs just €1 of capital, no notary is required, and registration runs through the GEMI one-stop within days. The tax structure is also founder-friendly: 22% on profits followed by just 5% on dividends, or roughly 26% all-in before the income reaches the owner.
The relocation layer is equally important. New tax residents may qualify for a 50% income-tax exemption for seven years, foreign pensioners for a 7% flat rate, and high-net-worth non-doms for a €100,000 lump-sum regime. The company and founder can therefore be structured together. On the cost side, VAT is 24%, social contributions remain material, courts are slow and some public offices still move at a Mediterranean pace. Banking through Alpha, Eurobank, NBG and Piraeus has stabilised, while fintechs provide the faster operating route.
Packages & pricing
Company registration in Greece - cost and packages.
01 - IKE · PRIVATE COMPANY
Company
from€2,000EUR · all-in
Remote registration of a Greek IKE includes the statutes, GEMI one-stop filing, AFM tax registration and the first year of the registered address.
✓Statutes drafted - no notary required✓GEMI one-stop filing - fees included✓AFM tax numbers for company and owners✓Registered address in Athens - first year✓Tax and VAT registration handled✓Free pre-incorporation consultation
Optional add-ons: relocation and 50% regime filing - from €900 · accounting and preparation of financial statements in Greece - from €200/month · annual renewal - from €1,500/year.
Start with Company →02 - IKE · PRIVATE COMPANY
Most popularCompany + Bank Account
from€3,600EUR · all-in
A working IKE with a Greek bank account - euro balances, cards and online banking through one of the four systemic banks or a fintech.
✓Everything in Company✓Account with Alpha, Eurobank, NBG or Piraeus✓Account application and KYC file preparation✓Introduction to 2-3 suitable institutions✓Compliance onboarding support✓Dedicated account manager
Start with Banking →These are starting figures; the final quote is confirmed before work begins. GEMI fees and translations are itemised separately.
What you can do
Popular reasons to open a company in Greece.
An IKE can conduct almost any lawful business. Financial services require Bank of Greece or HCMC authorisation, so a financial licence in Greece follows a separate regulatory process depending on the activity; shipping operates under its own dedicated regime.
Tourism & hospitality
Hotels, villas and operators in a market that continues to set new tourism records.
Real estate
Holding and developing Greek property, including structures connected with residence-by-investment projects.
Shipping & maritime services
One of the world’s largest shipowning clusters, covering management, crewing and supplies under tonnage-tax principles.
IT & nearshoring
Athens’ growing technology hub, with the talent base that attracted centres from Microsoft and Pfizer.
Trade & logistics
Piraeus remains one of the Mediterranean’s major container ports and an important gateway into the EU.
Financial serviceslicensed
Payment and investment firms operate under Bank of Greece / HCMC authorisation.
Why Greece
Key advantages of the jurisdiction.
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5% dividends
One of the EU’s lowest distribution taxes, bringing the total from company profit to the owner to around 26%.
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IKE - €1, no notary
A founder-friendly structure with private statutes, GEMI one-stop registration and incorporation within days.
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Relocation regimes
A 50% exemption for seven years, 7% for foreign pensioners and a €100,000 non-dom regime.
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Economic recovery
Investment grade has returned, with growth above the eurozone and continued momentum in tourism and construction.
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Strategic port
Piraeus connects Asian trade routes with Europe and supports a significant logistics ecosystem.
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Eurozone + Schengen
Full access to the euro and the wider EU framework.
How it compares
Greece alongside common European alternatives.
Cyprus offers a lower corporate rate and a well-known non-dom regime; Bulgaria wins on headline totals; Portugal competes for the same relocating founders at a higher cost base; Croatia shares the coastal model. Greece combines 5% dividends with a large recovering economy. Figures current as of 2026.
| Country | Corporate tax | Dividends | Signature edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 22% | 5% | Comeback macro · relocation 50% |
| Cyprus | 12.5% | 0% non-dom | Non-dom dividends |
| Bulgaria | 10% | 5% | Lowest EU totals |
| Portugal | 20% · IFICI | 28% / exempt | Atlantic rival for movers |
| Croatia | 10% < €1M · 18% | ~10-12% | Adriatic charter coast |
GreeceComeback macro · relocation 50%
Corporate tax22%
Dividends5%
CyprusNon-dom dividends
Corporate tax12.5%
Dividends0% non-dom
BulgariaLowest EU totals
Corporate tax10%
Dividends5%
PortugalAtlantic rival for movers
Corporate tax20% · IFICI
Dividends28% / exempt
CroatiaAdriatic charter coast
Corporate tax10% < €1M · 18%
Dividends~10-12%
Requirements
What Greek law actually requires.
01
One shareholder - an individual or company of any nationality; a single-member IKE is standard.
02
Administrator - at least one is required; non-EU administrators are permitted, with the necessary tax numbers obtained separately.
03
Capital - €1 - symbolic minimum; contributions can be capital, in kind or guarantee-based.
04
Registered address - a Greek address for GEMI and the tax authorities is mandatory and included in the package.
05
AFM numbers - greek tax numbers for both the company and its owners are one of the first practical steps.
06
Accounts & filings - double-entry bookkeeping, myDATA e-reporting and annual statements are required. Financial reporting in Greece and the ongoing compliance calendar are handled by the accountants.
How it works
From application to an operating company in days.
The process runs through our lawyers and the GEMI one-stop: you sign a power of attorney, and most companies are operating within two weeks.
01Same day
Free consultation
We confirm whether Greece fits the project and flag Cyprus or Bulgaria where either may be more suitable.
022-4 days
KYC & POA
Passports, proof of address and an apostilled power of attorney; AFM numbers are requested.
031-3 days
Statutes & GEMI
Private statutes are filed through the one-stop system; no notary is required for an IKE.
042-5 days
Tax activation
Corporate AFM, VAT and myDATA e-books are activated.
052-4 days
Social registrations
EFKA and payroll setup are completed where employees are planned.
061-2 weeks
Banking
The company is introduced to systemic banks or fintechs, with onboarding support included.
Quick facts
Legal formIKE
Shareholders1+, any nationality
Corporate tax22%
Dividends5%
Standard timeline3-10 business days
Capital€1
Renewal & accountingFrom €1,500/year
Where relocation is part of the plan, the 50% regime must be claimed in the correct tax year, so it should be placed on the compliance calendar together with incorporation.
On the ground
On the ground in Greece.
Prifinance - Greece
Athens
Athens, Greece
01
Mediterranean-desk specialists
Your setup is run by a team registering companies across Greece, Cyprus and the Balkans every month.
02
GEMI & tax handled
Statutes, AFM, VAT and myDATA. Filed correctly, in Greek, on time.
03
Relocation as one project
Company plus the 50% regime, non-dom or pensioner rates. Both landings planned together.
04
Also in Tallinn, London, Dubai & more
A network of offices across Europe, the Gulf and the Americas. One team for your whole international structure.
We also have offices in
Tallinn
Estonia
Väike-Paala tn 1
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
5/F, Yau Lee Centre, 45 Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong
Vilnius
Lithuania
Gedimino pr. 2
London
United Kingdom
7 Bell Yard
Prague
Czech Republic
Vlkova 532/8, Žižkov
Berlin
Germany
Rankestraße 26
Madeira
Portugal
Rua da Alegria 31, 1F
Budapest
Hungary
Korányi Sándor u. 4
Istanbul
Türkiye
Perpa Ticaret Merkezi, A Blok
Dubai
UAE
33 Level, Al Saqr Business Tower
Toronto
Canada
1110 Finch Avenue West, suite 406
Singapore
Singapore
3 Church Street, #29-68 Samsung Hub
Bangkok
Thailand
Unit P01, Penthouse, VASU1, 1 Sukhumvit 25 Alley
Foshan
China
A-Tower, Yuneng Digital Plaza, 46 Lishui Avenue South
Almaty
Kazakhstan
Republic Square 13
Bishkek
Kyrgyzstan
32 Razzakov Street
Taxation 2026
Twenty-two percent on profits, then five on dividends.
Greek companies pay 22% corporate tax, followed by 5% on dividends, bringing the total to roughly 25.9% before the income reaches the owner. VAT is 24%, while personal rates rise to 44%, although the relocation regimes can materially change the picture: a 50% exemption, a 7% rate for foreign pensioners and the €100,000 non-dom regime.
Corporate tax - 22%
Flat on profits; myDATA e-books keep reporting digital and current.
Dividends - 5%
Among the EU’s lowest distribution rates.
Relocation regimes
50% exemption for 7 years, 7% for pensioners and €100k non-dom, all subject to filing deadlines.
VAT - 24%
Standard rate; some island reductions apply, while exports are zero-rated.
Levies in 2026
Corporate income tax22%
Dividends5%
Owner all-in~25.9%
VAT24%
Relocation exemption50% · 7 years
Renewal & accountingFrom €1,500/year
Owners remain responsible for personal taxation where they are resident, unless Greece becomes their own tax base as part of the relocation structure.
Your team
The specialists who'll handle your case.
Eugeniu Bevziuc
International Business Consultant
Guides clients from the first consultation to a working setup - companies, accounts and substance in 60+ jurisdictions.
Alex Danila
Corporate Services Specialist
Handles incorporation paperwork, KYC and bank introductions so your Greek company launches without delays.
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Talk to a specialist →FAQ
Greek company registration: common questions.
Can I open a Greek company without visiting?+
Yes. With an apostilled power of attorney, AFM tax numbers can be obtained, the IKE filed through GEMI and tax and VAT activated remotely. Fintechs normally onboard by video, while systemic banks may request one meeting.
How much does it cost?+
Turnkey registration starts from €2,000, including GEMI fees and the first year of the registered address. Packages with a Greek bank account start from €3,600. Renewal with accounting starts from €1,500 per year.
What taxes will I actually pay?+
The company pays 22% on profits, followed by 5% when dividends are distributed, bringing the total to around 25.9%. VAT is 24% on domestic sales, while exports and qualifying intra-EU supplies can be zero-rated. Personal relocation regimes may change the overall tax position further.
What is the IKE exactly?+
It is Greece’s private limited company form introduced in 2012, with €1 minimum capital, privately signed statutes and registration through GEMI without a notary. It has largely replaced the older EPE for new businesses, while AE remains the form used for larger or regulated ventures.
How does the 50% relocation exemption work?+
Employees and self-employed people who move their tax residence to Greece and meet the conditions pay income tax on only half of their Greek earnings for seven years. The regime must be claimed in the correct tax year with the appropriate documentation.
What about the non-dom and pensioner regimes?+
High-net-worth movers can elect a €100,000 annual lump sum covering foreign income, while foreign pensioners can use a 7% flat rate on foreign income for up to 15 years. Both regimes are designed for people making Greece their personal tax base.
Is the Golden Visa still available?+
Yes. Residence through property investment remains available, with thresholds varying by location and higher levels in Athens, Thessaloniki and the best-known islands. It can be combined with an IKE holding Greek real estate.
How are financial statements filed?+
Financial statement filing in Greece sits alongside double-entry bookkeeping, myDATA e-reporting and annual statements. The records need to be maintained throughout the year rather than prepared only at the deadline, so financial reporting in Greece is normally handled as part of ongoing accounting support.
How is banking?+
Alpha, Eurobank, NBG and Piraeus onboard foreign-owned companies subject to full KYC, including ownership structure, business history and sometimes a meeting. Fintechs usually offer a faster route for initial operations.
How long does it take?+
Once AFM numbers are available, GEMI can register an IKE within days. Plan on 3-10 business days end to end, plus one to two weeks for banking. Relocation elections follow their own tax-year deadlines, which is why they should be planned together with the company.
Client notes
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