Greece being on the crossroads between Europe, Asia, Africa and the Balkans holds a strategic geographical position for business establishment. With 40% of the population speaking English as a second language Greece is a designated country that trade, tourism and nowadays alternative green energy production are very popular sectors of investment for foreign investors.
The recent economic trouble that Greece is going through has made it a land of opportunity for foreign capital. The exports in goods and products has raised by double digits the past years which is an indication that the Greek spirit for entrepreneurship always finds new roads to enhance trading. The main exports of Greece are aluminium, olive oil and other agricultural products and at this time discussions are being made on drilling for gas and petroleum in the wider Aegean Sea. There is a lot of opportunity also for hotel units due to the downturn of the economy. In 2017 there was a new record of tourist visits of the last decade. The financial situation in Greece has decreased the residential cost of living the past year, giving the opportunity of very good pricing in accommodation since the ratio of supply and demand has grown considerably. Being one of the older states of the European Union Greece nowadays enjoys the harmonization of the Greek trading laws with the EU directives making the establishment of the Greek entities much easier and cost effective. |
Investment Criteria
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Greek Permanent
Residence Permit
OVERVIEW
The Greece PR Program grants lasting residency status in Greece to non-EU citizenship within a period of 3 months through a real estate investment purchase of €250,000. Greek PR holders travel visa free to the EU zone, up to 90 days every 6-months. PR holders are entitled to citizenship application. The PR status is granted to the principle applicant, spouse, all under 24 years old dependent (unmarried). The PR status remains valid as long as the investor remains the owner of the property and is renewed every 5 years. THE INVESTMENT
The real estate investment can consist of land, off-plan, new or resale properties as long as the base worth is met. The investor has the right to sell his asset prior of the 5 years period to another non EU resident and thus relinquish his PR status. |
Greek Citizenship
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PR holders are eligible to apply to Greek Citizenship (EU Citizenship) after a period of 7 years. Their children may apply if
As EU citizen, you’re permitted to live, work, travel, receive medicinal services or pursue education anywhere in the EU.
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