Christos Iliopoulos
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End of November deadline for Ktimatologio in Greece
The Ktimatologio is the new, modern land registry in Greece, where all private and public properties of all types must be registered. This new land registry replaces the old one, …
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Understanding parental gift deeds in Greece: Tax-free property transfer from parent to child
Real estate property in Greece can be transferred from parent to child essentially without transfer tax. Immovable property worth up to 800,000 Euros from one parent to one child is …
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A Greek estate with a foreign divorce
Due to the fact that millions of Greeks emigrated from Greece to other countries mainly during the second half of the 20th century, there are now many estates in Greece, …
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Mandatory bank account by the Greek Tax Authority
Individual tax payers in Greece must file their yearly tax returns by the 26 July 2024 (for income earned in 2023). Those who do have a Greek tax number (AFM), …
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New rules for Golden Visa in Greece
New regulations apply in Greece from 31st of March 2024 with regards to the so called “Golden Visa” residence permit for non-Greek and non-European Union nationals. Citizens of European Union …
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Navigating inheritance acceptance in Greece: Legal procedures and essential considerations
The acceptance of inheritance necessitates a process of necessary legal and administrative steps before one can obtain ownership of any estate to which they are entitled. One’s right as an …
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Unconditional vote for Greeks abroad
Until four years ago, the unthinkable was the status quo. The Greeks who lived outside of Greece could not vote in the general elections, unless they travelled to Greece to …
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Harmonising the data of Greek properties
Very often, when the owners of Greek real estate (immovable) property wish to sell or transfer it, they realise that the registration data of their property is incompatible or not …
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Unlocking extended stays in Greece: Navigating residence permits for non-EU nationals
Many foreign nationals wish to stay for a prolonged period of time in Greece for various reasons. The nationals of European Union (EU) member states have the right to reside …
What to do when you are served with a lawsuit action in Greece
If you live outside of Greece and you own property or have other assets or interests in Greece, you may find yourself in a case where you are served, at …