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Greece

Name: Greece Startup Jurisdiction Scores
Creator: NomadSignal

#13 of 27Worldwide44%

Europe · Athens · EUR

EU member with the most affordable Golden Visa in Europe, a compelling Non-Dom tax regime (flat 7% on foreign income for 15 years or 50% income tax reduction for 7 years), improving startup ecosystem, and Mediterranean lifestyle. Primary cities: Athens, Thessaloniki.

Overall Score

Tax52

Funding85

Visa85

Residency60

Tax Res.45

Practical83

Remote79

Family85

Ecosystem65

Dimension Profile

Tax Warning

Worldwide44%

Tax residency is triggered at 183 days of presence per year.
Greece taxes worldwide income - all global earnings are taxable once you are a resident. Top personal income tax rate: 44%.
Non-Dom / Article 5A (flat EUR 100K) and Article 5C (50% income tax reduction) provides a reduced 7% flat rate for qualifying new residents.
Exit tax applies when leaving: Exit tax applies to legal persons/entities only (not individuals). Triggered when assets, tax residence, or PE activities are transferred to another country. Installment payment over 5 years for EU/EEA transfers.
Controlled Foreign Corporation (CFC) rules are in effect. Foreign company ownership may trigger local tax obligations even on undistributed profits.
Self-employed social security contributions: 20% (capped at $101,760/yr).
Greece participates in the Common Reporting Standard (CRS). Financial accounts are automatically reported to your home country tax authority.
Foreign asset reporting is required. Residents must declare foreign bank accounts and assets to local tax authorities.

Not tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional before establishing residency.

Dimension Breakdown

Corporate Tax Rate: 22%
Capital Gains Rate: 22%
Territorial System: No
IP Box Regime: Yes
IP Box Rate: 10%
Tax Treaties: 57
VAT Rate: 24%
Dividend Withholding: 5%
Holding Company Viable: Yes
Notes: Mid-range EU rate at 22%. Law 5162/2024 significantly improved the innovation environment with a patent box (3-year full exemption then 10% for 7 years on qualifying IP profits) and 315% R&D super-deductions. The 5% dividend withholding is among the lowest in the EU. Participation exemption covers EU and now non-EU subsidiaries (10%+ holding, 24 months).

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