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Greece
Is Open.

At the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa — Greece is one of the world's most strategically positioned economies. A nation reinventing itself for the global stage.

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"Greece is not a market
you enter. It is a position
you occupy."

Strategically positioned at the intersection of three continents, Greece offers investors and entrepreneurs something rare: a European legal framework, a Mediterranean quality of life, and access to markets stretching from Frankfurt to Dubai.

The Greek economy is growing. The startup ecosystem is maturing. The real estate market is attracting global capital. And the Golden Visa programme remains one of Europe's most compelling residency pathways.

€3.2B

FDI Inflows (2024)

Record foreign direct investment

27th

Global Ease of Doing Business

Ranked by World Bank

€250K

Golden Visa Threshold

Lowest in Western Europe

4.2%

GDP Growth (2024)

Outpacing the EU average

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Capital Finds
Its Natural Home

From Cycladic villas to Athens penthouses, from Golden Visa residency to the fastest-growing startup ecosystem in Southern Europe — Greece offers investors a rare combination of European security and Mediterranean upside.

The Mediterranean Property Opportunity

Real Estate

The Mediterranean Property Opportunity

Greek real estate has delivered consistent capital appreciation since 2018, with prime Athenian properties and island villas attracting buyers from across Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. Yields of 4–7% are common in Athens' most sought-after neighbourhoods.

+68%

Athens prime price growth since 2018

4–7%

Typical rental yield

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Europe's Most Compelling Residency Pathway

Golden Visa

Europe's Most Compelling Residency Pathway

Greece's Golden Visa programme grants five-year renewable residency to non-EU investors with a qualifying real estate investment. It is one of the most flexible and cost-effective routes to European residency available — with no minimum stay requirement.

€250K

Minimum qualifying investment

5yr

Renewable residency permit

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A Stabilised, Modernised Financial System

Banking & Finance

A Stabilised, Modernised Financial System

Greece's banking sector has undergone a decade of structural reform and is now among the most capitalised in the Eurozone. International investors benefit from full EU financial protections, a competitive corporate tax rate of 22%, and a growing private equity ecosystem.

22%

Corporate tax rate

AAA

EU financial framework

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Athens: Southern Europe's Emerging Tech Capital

Startups & Innovation

Athens: Southern Europe's Emerging Tech Capital

The Athens startup ecosystem has produced over 40 venture-backed companies in the past five years, with particular strength in fintech, deep tech, and the blue economy. Government incentives, EU funding, and a world-class engineering talent pool make Greece a compelling base for founders.

40+

VC-backed startups (2020–2025)

€1.2B

Startup ecosystem valuation

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Do Business

Build Here.
Reach Everywhere.

Greece's position at the junction of three continents makes it one of the world's most strategically valuable business locations. A reformed regulatory environment, competitive tax incentives, and world-class infrastructure make the case for Greece compelling.

Piraeus — the gateway to global trade

Piraeus, Athens

Trade & Shipping

The World's
Shipping Capital

Greece controls over 20% of global shipping capacity — more than any other nation. The Port of Piraeus is the largest in the Mediterranean and one of the top ten container ports in the world.

For businesses in logistics, trade finance, maritime law, and supply chain management, Greece offers an unmatched combination of expertise, infrastructure, and strategic location.

20%+

Global shipping capacity

#1

Mediterranean container port

5,500

Greek-owned vessels

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Do Business in Greece

Starting a Business

Formation

Greece has dramatically simplified its business registration process. A new company can now be incorporated in as little as one business day through the General Commercial Registry (GEMI). The corporate tax rate of 22% is competitive within the EU, and a range of incentive programmes are available for qualifying investments.

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Tax & Legal

Regulatory

Greece operates within the EU legal framework, offering investors the full protection of European law. Recent tax reforms have introduced competitive rates for foreign income, a flat 7% tax for foreign pensioners relocating to Greece, and a non-dom regime for high-net-worth individuals.

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Trade & Shipping

Logistics

As the world's leading shipping nation, Greece offers unparalleled expertise in maritime trade, logistics, and supply chain management. The Port of Piraeus connects Greece to over 200 global destinations, making it the natural gateway between Europe and the East.

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Infrastructure

Development

Greece has invested heavily in digital and physical infrastructure over the past decade. The Athens International Airport is one of Europe's most efficient, a new metro network is expanding across the capital, and a national fibre broadband rollout is underway. The Egnatia Motorway connects Greece to the Balkans and Central Europe.

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Live & Relocate

The World's Most
Liveable Address

Greece consistently ranks among the world's most desirable places to live — for its climate, cuisine, healthcare, safety, and quality of life. For those relocating from outside the EU, it offers some of the most accessible and attractive residency pathways in Europe.

Living in Greece

Quality of Life

300 Days of Sunshine.
A Lifetime of Belonging.

Greece offers a quality of life that is difficult to quantify and impossible to forget — the combination of climate, culture, cuisine, community, and cost of living is simply unmatched in Europe.

Visas & Residency

From the Golden Visa to the Digital Nomad Visa, Greece offers a range of residency pathways for non-EU nationals. Each programme has been designed to attract talent, capital, and global citizens.

  • Golden Visa — from €250,000
  • Digital Nomad Visa — 12 months
  • Retirement Visa — passive income
  • Startup Visa — for founders
  • EU Blue Card — skilled workers
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Healthcare & Education

Greece has a universal public healthcare system and a growing network of private hospitals and clinics that meet the highest European standards. International schools in Athens and Thessaloniki serve the expatriate community.

  • Universal public healthcare (ESY)
  • Private hospitals in Athens & Thessaloniki
  • International schools (IB curriculum)
  • Top-ranked public universities
  • EU healthcare card reciprocity
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Expat Resources

Greece has a well-established and growing expatriate community, particularly in Athens, Thessaloniki, Crete, and the islands. GREEX connects you with the networks, advisors, and resources you need to make the transition seamless.

  • GREEX relocation concierge
  • Legal & tax advisory network
  • Property search & acquisition
  • Banking & financial setup
  • Community & networking events
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300+

Sunny days per year

€1,800

Avg monthly living cost (Athens)

€2,500

Avg prime rent per sqm

150K+

Expat residents

92%

Expat satisfaction rate

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Business Intelligence

In-depth analysis, market intelligence, and expert perspectives on investing, doing business, and living in Greece — written for the globally sophisticated reader.

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Greece Is Ready.
Are You?

Whether you are investing, building a business, or relocating — GREEX connects you with the intelligence, networks, and expertise to make Greece work for you.