how to set up a company in greece
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How to set up a company in Greece
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Company types in Greece
• Company limited by shares, stock corporation (AE)
• Limited liability company (EPE) • General Partnership (OE)
• Limited Partnership (EE) • Silent Partnership
• Sole Trader
Company limited by shares, stock corporation (AE)
• This type of company can be established by at least two individuals
• The company can be formed by Greek residents or foreigners
• The shareholders’ liability is limited to the amount of the capital invested in the company
• The minimum share capital of this company should not be less than 60.000 EUR
• The directors of a stock corporation are independent, without the obligation to own shares.
Limited liability company (EPE) • The company requires a minimum share capital
EUR 4.500 • This company can be formed by at least two
partners, Greek or foreign residents • The company can be managed by one general
director• The liability of the partners is limited to the sum
invested by each one. • The directors of a Greek limited liability company
must own shares. • A limited liability company can be established by
one person, but its name becomes "one person limited liability company
General Partnership (OE) • The company can be established by at least two
members
• The shareholders have unlimited liability to the extent of their personal contribution
• No minimum share capital is required
• The shareholders have the right to step in the company's management
Limited Partnership (EE)
• The company can be formed by at least two persons or legal entities
• The company do not require a minimum share capital
• The company is composed of at least one limited shareholder, and at least one general
• shareholder
Silent Partnership
• The company registration needs at least two members
• There is a silent partner and an active one
• The silent partner is liable by his contribution, the general one has unlimited liability
Sole Trader Company
• The company can be establish by one person
• The shareholder has the right acquire all the profit and to re-invest it in his company
• The director of this company does not pay taxes
Steps for company formation in Greece
• Providing a unique name for the company
• Providing a set of identification documents
• Drafting the registration documents
• Opening a bank account
• Submitting the company registration documents at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Greece
Necessary documentation and information
• providing utility bills as proof of address
• providing passport copies of the shareholders and directors
• setting-up a bank account for the injection of the share capital
• submitting the company registration file at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Greece
Requirements for Company Formation in Greece
• Any person of any nationality or residence can be a shareholder in a Greek company
• The company can have one director
• The company must hold a local registered office
Services Provided for Company Registration in Greece
• drafting the Articles of Association
• offering a Registered Office in Greece
• setting up a share capital bank account
• recommending a Greek accountant
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