In Menu 2, you can find information about:

1   Establishing business in Greece

◆    Starting a sole proprietorship - What you will need to start a sole proprietorship, the necessary forms, documents, where to find them, and where to submit your application. The entire process can be done electronically or sent by mail.

◆    Tax regime - The entire tax framework governing business activities in Greece is presented in an understandable manner through the gov.gr online portal.

◆    Industrial property - The current legislative framework for Industrial Property, including trademarks, patents, and related matters, is provided through the gov.gr online portal.

◆    Fees payment - The implementation of the Electronic Payment System contributes to better serving citizens and businesses by facilitating electronic payments. It also plays a significant role in advancing e-Government within the public sector.

◆    Insurance rules for businesses in Greece - Depending on the legal form of the business and its nature (professional, artisanal, commercial, technical, medical), the individuals involved are subject to the insurance rules of the entities affiliated with the e-ΕΦΚΑ (Unified Social Security Fund), as applicable.

2.   Financing

◆    Finance at national level - Information is provided about Working Capital Loans with low interest/government guarantee aimed at providing liquidity to support the short-term operational needs of the business. These loans typically have a duration of 12 months, but there is also an option for renewal for a period of 3 to 5 years.

3.   Labor issues

◆    Work and retirement - Information is provided about job searching in Greece, Social Security, Health and Safety at Work, taxation, rights and obligations, as well as retirement.

◆    Union of Hellenic Chambers of Commerce - The Central Union of Chambers of Commerce in Greece represents the Chambers of Commerce of the country both domestically and internationally, providing services to them

◆    Regulated professions - As a rule, a profession is considered legally regulated if its practice requires you to hold a specific academic degree, to pass special examinations (e.g., state exams), and/or to be a member of a professional association.

f your profession is legally regulated in an EU country where you wish to practice it, you might need to apply for the recognition of your professional qualifications there.