🇬🇷 Who Is Considered a Tax Resident in Greece?
Greece considers individuals tax residents if they meet either of the following:
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Stay in Greece for over 183 days (in any 12-month period)
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Have their center of vital interests (economic or personal) in Greece
This includes property ownership, family presence, or business activities.
🔁 Tax Residency vs. Domicile
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Tax Residency impacts where you are taxed
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Domicile influences inheritance and succession law
You may be tax resident in Greece but domiciled elsewhere—and vice versa.
🌐 Dual Tax Treaties & Relief
Greece has double tax treaties (DTTs) with many countries to:
✅ Avoid double taxation
✅ Define tie-breaker rules for residency
✅ Clarify where pensions and investments are taxed
Examples include treaties with:
France, UK, US, Germany, Canada, Australia, UAE, and more.
🧾 What Tax Residency Means for You
Once you’re a Greek tax resident:
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You must declare global income
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Pensions, capital gains, and rental income may be taxable in Greece
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Reporting obligations include foreign bank accounts and assets
💼 Special Tax Regimes for New Residents
Greece offers favorable tax schemes:
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Non-Dom Regime – 100,000 EUR annual flat tax for global income
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Pensioner Regime – 7% flat tax for foreign pensioners for up to 15 years
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Remote Workers / Digital Nomads – 50% income tax reduction for 7 years (if relocating)
📅 Residency and Exit Planning
Before becoming a resident, or if planning to leave:
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Coordinate with tax advisors in both countries
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Time property sales or dividends
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File correct departure forms (if leaving)
👩⚖️ Legal Support by Borderless Lawyers
Our team helps you:
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Determine if and when you’ll become tax resident
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Register or de-register with Greek tax authorities
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Apply for beneficial tax regimes
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Align global tax strategies for cross-border clients
💬 Don’t Let Tax Surprises Undermine Your Move
With the right planning and legal help, your transition to Greek residency can be tax-smart and smooth.
Let’s navigate it together — talk to a cross-border tax lawyer today.