Company Formation in Greece
One documented route of this kind in Greece, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Company Formation / Business Establishment & Executives (Category B)
Residence permit for establishing a business with a qualifying investment, or for company executives/managers.
- Language requirement
- None for the permit; B1 Greek for EU long-term residence and naturalization
- Permanent residence
- Counts toward 5-year EU long-term residence
- Citizenship
- 7 years lawful residence
Requirements
- Establishing a business with minimum investment generally EUR 300,000 (positive effect on national economy)
- EUR 500,000 for executives/investors in companies
- GEMI registration / incorporation
- Business plan demonstrating economic benefit
- Relevant Type D visa and health insurance
Required Documents
- Incorporation / GEMI registration documents required
- Investment proof (EUR 300,000 / EUR 500,000 capital evidence) required
- Business plan demonstrating economic benefit required
- For executives, employment/appointment documents
- Valid passport with relevant Type D visa required
- Health insurance required
- Photos required
Official fees
- Electronic card printout 16 EUR
Process Steps
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1
Incorporate company
Incorporate/register the company (GEMI).
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2
Demonstrate investment
Demonstrate the qualifying investment.
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3
Obtain Type D visa
Obtain the relevant Type D visa.
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4
File permit and biometrics
File the residence permit application and attend biometrics; card issued.