This service is available across Greece
This service is for professionals, executives, employees, and self-employed individuals moving to Greece for work or business, who wish to take advantage of the 5C tax regime.
This regime offers a 50% income tax exemption on Greek-sourced earnings for up to 7 years.
It is especially useful for those working for a Greek company, establishing a Greek business, or relocating within an international organisation with operations in Greece.
To be eligible under the 5C regime, applicants must:
Not have been Greek tax residents for 5 out of the past 6 years.
Transfer tax residence from an EU/EEA member state or a country with administrative cooperation with Greece.
Begin employment (including executive/board-level roles) or self-employment in Greece.
Declare intention to remain in Greece for a minimum of 2 years.
Initial Consultation: Assessment of employment contract or business plan.
Eligibility Check: Confirm status with tax cooperation treaties and past residency.
Tax Setup: Assistance with obtaining Greek tax number and registration of business if needed.
Application Filing: Submission of application by end of the calendar year, depending on when work commenced.
Document Submission: All supporting documents must be filed within 60 days.
Ongoing Compliance: Annual filings and advice on combining with 5A or 5B, if eligible.
50% Tax Exemption: Half of your Greek-sourced employment or business income is exempt from tax.
No “Deemed Income” Penalties: Avoid the standard calculation of presumed income based on property or vehicle ownership.
Seven-Year Relief: A long-term, predictable tax break that incentivizes professional relocation.
Combining with Other Regimes: Possibility of dual benefit with 5A or 5B (if eligible).
Expert assessment of employment/self-employment status
Application drafting and document coordination
Greek tax registration for individuals and businesses
Submission and monitoring of application
Follow-up support for filing and income declarations
Guidance on combining 5C regime with 5A or 5B where permitted
Legal counsel on revocation triggers and how to maintain regime benefits
When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:
