Greece: Corporate/Commercial Law

Article 42 of Law 5255 /2025 (the Law) amends Article 17 of Law 3959/2011 on the duty calculated on the share capital of Sociétés Anonymes (SAs) payable to the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC).

The country's deal market is thriving and expected to maintain momentum in 2026, but investors should remain mindful of Greece's FDI screening framework...

We are delighted to announce Machas & Partners Law Firm contribution to the major legislative initiative of the Greek Ministry of Infrastructure and Transportation for the formation of a single unified railway infrastructure manager.

Greece's Golden Visa program offers non-EU investors a structured pathway to European residency through real estate investment, with thresholds ranging from EUR 250,000 to EUR 800,000 depending on location and property type. Recent legislative reforms have introduced tiered investment requirements across different regions, making early route selection and legal due diligence critical for applicants seeking Schengen mobility, family coverage, and long-term strategic flexibility within the European Union.

Greece has introduced significant restrictions on short-term property rentals, particularly affecting properties in central Athens municipal districts. Understanding the registration requirements, administrative penalties, and recent regulatory changes is crucial for anyone considering investment in Greek real estate for short-term rental purposes.

ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) and CSRD reporting are no longer voluntary initiatives. With the adoption of Greek Law 5164/2024, which transposes the EU...

The personal relationship of trust between partners forms the foundation of partnerships, but what happens when that trust breaks down? This article explores the legal framework governing a partner's voluntary withdrawal from general and limited partnerships in Greece, examining the critical distinction between status-related and financial consequences of departure.

Article 42 of Law 5255 /2025 (the Law) amends Article 17 of Law 3959/2011 on the duty calculated on the share capital of Sociétés Anonymes (SAs) payable to the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC).

In this episode Partner Evi Kitsou and Counsel Efstathia Kada discuss the ambitious idea of a new pan-European corporate type, the EU Inc. They explore the nature, key features and practicality, as well as the probable implementation issues of this new company form, that aims to unlock the true potential of the Single Market.

In this episode Partner Evi Kitsou and Counsel Efstathia Kada discuss the ambitious idea of a new pan-European corporate type, the EU Inc. They explore the nature, key features and practicality, as well as the probable implementation issues of this new company form, that aims to unlock the true potential of the Single Market.

In this article, we examine the offence of breach of trust under Article 390 of the Greek Criminal Code, which may be committed by managing directors, members of the Board of Directors...

A commercial distribution agreement constitutes one of the most common forms of commercial cooperation in modern business practice. It is a construct of the contemporary economy, designed to serve complex transactional needs.