Tax Residency Requirement: You must not have been a tax resident in Greece for five out of the last six years prior to transferring your tax residency.
Country Agreements: Your current country of tax residency must have a tax cooperation agreement with Greece. To check whether your country qualifies, inquire with Tsaks Consulting with your question.
0% Capital Gains Tax: Profits from sales, such as stocks or business shares, are not taxed—a significant advantage for investors.
Low Dividend Tax Rate: A flat 5% tax on dividends makes it easier to grow your savings through investments.
A rich history with countless archaeological sites to explore.
A lifestyle that caters to high-end retirees.
A lower cost of living compared to much of Europe.
Access to a high-quality healthcare system.
Excellent global connectivity for travel.
Incredible cuisine and the charm of the Mediterranean lifestyle.
Vibrant cities to serene islands like Crete and Rhodes that are great all year round.
FIP Residency (Financially Independent Person Visa): A renewable visa that allows for a three-year stay in Greece.
Golden Visa: A residency-by-investment scheme with specific minimum investment requirements, which our team can guide you through.
Tax Benefits: Greece’s 7% foreign tax resident scheme offers significant savings, particularly for those who split their time between Greece and other countries. With agreements in place with many nations worldwide, there’s a strong likelihood your country qualifies. Additionally, the lower cost of living in Greece adds to the financial advantages of retiring here.
A Dream Come True: Many simply fall in love with Greece—whether it’s the picturesque islands of Santorini, the cosmopolitan charm of Athens, or the natural beauty of Crete and Rhodes. For these retirees, the tax benefits are a bonus to fulfilling their dream of living in Greece.
Messolonghi is the capital of the prefecture of Aetoloakarnania and has approximately 13,000 inhabitants. It is built between the lagoon of Messolonghi and the one of Kleisova at the estuary of Evinos and Acheloos river. According to the dominating opinion, the name of the town is a combination of Italian words mezzo and langhi (Mezzolanghi) or messo langhi (Messolanghi) meaning "town between two lakes”.
The first written reference of Messolonghi dates back to the 16th century. From 1804 to 1820, this historical town was under the command of Ali Pasha of Ioannina.
The most remarkable event was the heroic Sortie (April 10th 1826) of its inhabitants after a siege by the Turks lasting several months. The Sortie of Messolonghi has marked the Modern Greek history. It remained under Turkish control until 1829. Afterwards, began its reconstruction process. In 1937 Messolonghi was named “Sacred Town”.
It is a town of glorious cultural and historical past, as it was the birthplace of authors Kostis Palamas, Miltiadis Malakasis and Antonis Travlantonis as well as important politicians such as Prime Ministers Spyridon and Charilaos Trikoupis, Dimitrios and Zinovios Valvis and Epameinondas Deligiorgis. Nowadays, Messolonghi is a major fish-production center. There are interesting examples of traditional architecture in Messolonghi. It is located 250 km NW of Athens and 510 km SW of Thessaloniki (via Amfissa-Nafpaktos).
In the museum there is also a room exclusively for Lord Byron, with oil paintings, letters, portraits of the poet, the people that he met, the places he visited during his stay in Greece and which he expressed in his poems, personal items and letters specifically of his Philhellene efforts. In a prominent position is his statue which was donated by the Canadian Embassy. The nobly family of Palamanians had its impact as well. At a house which stands out architecturally, the ancestor of the Palamanians, Panagiotis Palamas was born in 1722 and was considered as the teacher of the Greek origins. In the same house, stayed our National poet Kostis Palamas when in 1865 he became an orphan. Both his parents died and he went to the house of his father's brother Demetrios Palamas. Here he stayed until he completed his education and wrote his first poems.
A lot of places remind and stir the emotions of many visitors such as the neighborhood of Kapsali, the position of the house of Lord Byron, the noble house of John Trikoupi which is situated at the end of Mayer road near the "first arch", the noble house of Zafirio or Zinovio Valvi where the public library is housed, and the local historical center. The position of the house of Bishop Josef of Rogon near the Xenokratio public school, the windmill, the small church of Panagia of Phoenekia, 2 km outside Messolonghi, where Lord Byron often visited and the historic Monastery of Agios Simeon which is 8 km from Messolonghi.
To read more, please visit messolonghi.elea.gr
In Greece, Pumpkin Pie or Kolokithopita is made from pumpkins or marrow. They are both from the same vegetable family and this pie recipe tastes delicious made from either. It has a fabulous creamy texture, contrasting with the crisp filo pastry. Pumpkin Pie is a very versatile snack. It is ideal to eat when you are busy and need a snack to keep you going. Or have as a light lunch.
It is great to add to childrens’ lunch boxes instead of boring sandwiches; they love the creamy flavour of the pumpkin and feta cheese mixed together. It is also healthy, packed full of nutrients in the pumpkin and feta cheese.
Ingredients
8 sheets filo pastry
butter, melted (for coating the filo)
1 large pumpkin (or marrow)
4 eggs
300 gms feta cheese, crumbled
125 gms melted butter
pepper
evaporated milk
To read more, please visit Ultimate-guide-to-greek-food.com
A record number of Greek participants was documented at the international fruit and vegetable fair “Fruit Logistica 2015” that took place in Berlin. Based on the number of exhibitors, Greece was in 15th place, according to the German-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce.
A total of 45 participants represented Greece in the international fair, ten more than in 2014. The list of Greek participants included rural cooperatives, fresh fruit and vegetable businesses, as well as technical systems, equipment and packaging companies. The participants were divided in three group kiosks that reinforced Greece’s image and promotion of Greek products abroad.
Twelve Greek companies were represented at the Enterprise Greece Investment & Trade Promotion kiosk, five companies at the Great Trade Exhibitions & Export Consulting kiosk and three companies at the Economotechniki kiosk, which organized a special event under the Freshly program for the promotion of Greek fresh fruit.
To read more, please visit greekreporter.com
By Ioanna Zikakou
