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Since September 2020, our law firm has already successfully transferred the tax residence of many foreign retirees to Greece for the fiscal year 2021.
It is therefore with pleasure that we announce the decision of the Greek Ministry of the Economy to extend the deadlines for the applications of the tax residence transfer in Greece until May 31, 2021. Transfer of the tax residence in Greece of the retirees who will submit their applications until May 31, 2021 will have effect from January 1, 2021…

We hereby present ten (10) guidelines concerning the initial actions that must be taken in case of a traffic accident, noting however that contacting our office as soon as possible is of utmost importance. Immediately after the traffic accident: Write down the vehicle registration number of the person responsible for the traffic accident and call →

Tax income rate of 7% for 15 years for foreign pensioners who transfer their tax residence in Greece From the end of September 2020, pensioners residing in one of the countries with which Greece has signed a double taxation exemption agreement or an agreement for administrative cooperation (including the U.K., Canada and the United States →

Since the beginning of June, we have been able to engage in a full reopening of our offices, so long as safety protocols are observed…

How can the passengers of a car or a motorcycle receive compensation in case of a traffic accident in Greece? Are the passengers ever held responsible for the accident in which they are involved or the extent of damages suffered? The passenger (third party) is entitled to file a claim for compensation against both the →

Bankruptcy offenses are offences related to bankruptcy proceedings initiated against a natural or legal person. When a company (or a natural person) fails to meet its obligations, it is deemed unable to pay and therefore, insolvent. Moreover, companies with share capital may become insolvent in case of excessive indebtedness, i.e. when the registered share capital →

Once a criminal offence lapses, it is clear that a sanction can no longer be imposed; therefore, the accused shall be acquitted. Equally, where a defendant has been convicted in default of appearance, but he/she is not arrested within a specific time limit, he/she is no longer liable to serve the sentence, since the latter →

TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS IN GREECE – INJURY OR DEATH OF DRIVER / PASSENGERS – PENAL PROVISIONS – IMPOSED PENALTIES – REPRIEVE OF CRIMINAL SANCTIONS – CRIMINAL RECORDS Personal Injury by negligence (i.e. the injury of pedestrians, drivers or passengers caused by a vehicle’s driver) is a criminal offence punishable under Articles 314-315 of the Greek Penal →

In recent years, all criminal offenses, provided by Greek Road Traffic Code, have been converted to petty offences and are punishable by detention up to six (6) months and a fine of up to  3,000.00 euros. The following offenses, however, are still punishable as misdemeanours: Occupation, by any means and for any reason, of all →

Temporary residence If you have your permanent domicile in your Member State but you plan on residing in another European Union country for less than 6 months, you do not have to register your car or pay any registration taxes there – it will remain registered in the country of your permanent domicile. You may →