Alternative (lump-sum) taxation of foreign income for new residents investing in Greece (art. 5A ITC / Law 4172/2013)
Cap your tax on worldwide foreign income at EUR 100,000 a year while living in Greece.
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source not yet confirmed by our automated check
Summary
New Greek tax residents who invest at least EUR 500,000 in Greece can pay a flat EUR 100,000 a year in place of tax on all foreign-source income, for 15 tax years; relatives can be added for EUR 20,000 each per year.
Dream spread
Cap your tax on worldwide foreign income at EUR 100,000 a year while living in Greece.
Relocation reality check
Requires a EUR 500,000+ investment completed within 3 years of applying; you must not have been Greek tax resident in 7 of the previous 8 years; apply by 31 March of the tax year; the EUR 100,000 is owed every year regardless of foreign income.
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Eligibility
Individuals transferring tax residence to Greece, non-resident 7 of the prior 8 years, who invest EUR 500,000+ in Greece; spouse, ascendants & descendants can join at EUR 20,000 each.
The long game
If Greece becomes home, here is the road from first visa to a second passport.
Greece · residency → PR → citizenship
Curated- Y0ArriveYear zero
- Y5Permanent residency~5 years
- Y7Citizenship eligible~7 years
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Income requirement
- 500,000 EUR
- Duration
- 180 months (about 15 years)
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- EUR 100,000 annual lump sum on foreign-source income; max 15 tax years; Greek-source income taxed normally.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
- Deposit / first month rent
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
Meet people before you go
Existing communities already talking about life in 🇬🇷 Greece. Lurk, ask, make a friend — before the flight.
- r/greece
Active national sub; relocation questions welcome.
- Reddit — 'moving to Greece' threads
Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
“AADE guide: "κατ' αποκοπή ποσό φόρου εκατό χιλιάδων (100.000) ευρώ"; investment not less than "500.000 ευρώ"; "20.000 ευρώ για κάθε συγγενικό πρόσωπο"”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
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