Greece offers openings for entrepreneurs seeking to settle.
- The official language is Greek, while English is widely spoken in tourism and larger cities.
- Greece counts more than 6,000 islands and islets, of which roughly 200 are inhabited.
- It has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, sunny winters.
Greece owns one of the world's largest merchant fleets by tonnage.
Tourism contributes a sizeable share of GDP, welcoming tens of millions of visitors yearly.
Setting up a company
Property, especially in Athens, has rebounded strongly on Golden Visa demand and tourism.
Farm exports include olive oil, fruit, wine and seafood.
As an EU and eurozone member, Greece accesses the European single market.
Startup-friendly sectors
Labour costs are more competitive than in Western Europe, appealing to some investors.
- Renewable energy and technology are emerging growth areas.
- Greece's economy leans on tourism, shipping and agriculture.
- After the 2010s debt crisis, the economy has recovered and returned to growth.
- Greece belongs to the Schengen Area, allowing free movement across much of Europe.
- Its coastline stretches about 13,600 km, among the longest in the world.
Incentives and support
Greece lies in Southeastern Europe at the southern tip of the Balkan Peninsula on the Mediterranean.
The capital, Athens, is the political and economic hub and the birthplace of Western democracy.
Greece has a population of about 10.4 million, most following Greek Orthodox Christianity.
Business linked to residency
Naturalisation requires proof of integration plus knowledge of Greek language, history and culture.
Greece permits dual citizenship, so applicants can usually keep their original nationality.
The Greek passport is strong, offering visa-free access to most countries worldwide.
Need a tailored roadmap?
Viking Global Group walks with you from paperwork to settlement. Call +849.219.219.88 or email [email protected] for a free consultation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can foreigners open a company?
Company-formation rules are covered above.
Does business grant residency?
The business-residency link is explained above.
Which sectors suit startups?
Promising sectors are listed above.
Information is for reference and may change under the latest official policy. Please contact us for current regulations.
