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Article 100 of Law 5038/2023 Investments in real estate (permanent investor residence permit) (residence permit “type B.5”) (As in force on 8-3-2025) 1. By decision of the Secretary of the Decentralized Administration, a residence permit for five (5) years, with the possibility of renewal, is granted to a third-country citizen who: a) Has legally entered...

Law 5032/2023 Article 100A – Investments in Startups (Residence Permit Type “B.6”): Residence Permit Granting Third-country nationals can obtain a residence permit in Greece if they invest at least €250,000 in the share capital or bonds of a startup registered in the National Startup Registry. The permit is granted following certification from the Foreign Direct...

According to the bill which has been submitted for vote by the Ministry of Finance, there will be changes to the existing Golden Visa program of Greece, which we present as below, after the ratification of the presented bill from the Greek Parliament. Specifically, for the Region of Attica, the Regional Unit of Thessaloniki of...

With Article 61 of Law 4808/2021, which amended Article 4 of Law No. 539/1945, it is noted that the final date of exhaustion of the annual leave to which each employee is entitled is March 31 of the following calendar year, while based on the previous regime the permit was to be granted until the...

The process regarding the granting of a local Charter license includes actually two phases that they may run in parallel: The registration of the yacht before the local tax authorities, and The registration of the yacht before so called Greek “e-Register of Ships” In the so called Greek “e-Register of Ships” are registered – amongst...

Collective dismissals in Greece are regulated by Law 1387/1983 (Government Gazette A’ 110), as amended and in force, which fundamentally changed the procedure for controlling collective dismissals. The main reason for this legislative change was the need to align Greek legislation with Council Directive 75/129 of the European Communities and its subsequent Directives 92/56 and...

Τhe opposition procedure before the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) is a crucial aspect of safeguarding your intellectual property rights. This process allows you to raise objections against the registration of a trademark that you believe could infringe on your existing rights. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the opposition procedure and key insights to...

Registering a trademark in Greece is a strategic move to protect your brand’s identity and establish your unique presence in the market. This process involves securing legal rights to your distinctive marks, symbols, or words, ensuring that competitors can’t use them without permission. Here’s an insightful breakdown of the steps involved and key considerations to...

In Greece, the process of voluntary succession primarily revolves around creating a legally-binding will, in line with the stipulations set by Articles 1710 and 1712 of the Civil Code. Moreover, Greek law encompasses diverse avenues for succession planning. Notably, Greek Law introduces specific constraints on property distribution upon one’s demise, exemplified by the concept of...

Registering a patent in Greece is a strategic step that safeguards your innovative ideas and intellectual property. This process involves legal procedures to grant you exclusive rights to your invention, preventing others from making, using, or selling it without your permission. Here’s a breakdown of the steps and key information you need to know: 1...