🇬🇷 Can Foreigners Start a Business in Greece?
Yes. Foreign nationals, including non-EU citizens, can legally establish and run businesses in Greece, subject to certain legal and regulatory steps.
📋 Key Steps to Starting a Business
1️⃣ Choose Your Business Structure
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🏢 Sole Proprietorship
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🏛️ Private Company (IKE)
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👥 Limited Liability Company (EPE)
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📈 Public Limited Company (AE)
2️⃣ Obtain a Greek Tax Number (AFM)
Required for tax registration and financial activities.
3️⃣ Register Your Business
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📝 Submit required documents to the General Commercial Registry (GEMI)
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📄 Draft company articles of association
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💼 Register for VAT and social security
4️⃣ Open a Greek Bank Account
Necessary for capital deposit and financial operations.
5️⃣ Obtain Required Licenses and Permits
Depending on business type (e.g., tourism, food, professional services).
🧑💼 Borderless Lawyers Business Support
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📄 Prepare and review all company documents
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🧾 Guide you through registration and licensing
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🤝 Liaise with tax authorities and banks
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⚖️ Advise on compliance and ongoing obligations
📣 Launch Your Business in Greece with Confidence
Starting a business in a foreign country can be complex. With Borderless Lawyers, you get expert legal guidance tailored to your goals.
Contact us today to make your Greek business venture a success!