There was a widely held belief that transactions carried out through fintech services such as Revolut, Wise, and PayPal remained outside full-scale tax monitoring systems. As of February 17, 2026, this situation has changed: financial transparency has become comprehensive, and digital transactions are now subject to a level of scrutiny comparable to that applied to traditional bank accounts.

In everyday life, residents of Greece often encounter problems in their interactions with commercial organizations or public authorities. For the out-of-court resolution of such disputes, Greek legislation provides for two particularly important independent institutions: the Consumer Protection Service and the Citizens’ Rights Protection Service.

Under Law No. 5275/2026, Greece has introduced a major reform of its immigration legislation, which also addresses the status of third-country nationals who have lost their legal right to stay in the country.One of the most important changes is the introduction of a new residence permit category known as the “Second Chance” permit. This permit is designed for third-country nationals who previously lived legally in Greece for at least five years but later lost their residence

Приобретение недвижимости на стадии строительства представляет потенциальную выгоду, включая возможность приобретения по сниженной цене и участие в выборе отделочных материалов и планировочных решений. В то же время, такие сделки сопряжены с повышенными юридическими, техническими и финансовыми рисками, что требует тщательной проверки правоустанавливающих документов, анализа условий договора, а также квалифицированного юридического сопровождения на всех этапах сделки для миним

Immigration to Greece may appear straightforward: a pleasant climate, a European standard of living, and relatively affordable real estate. However, this apparent simplicity conceals a number of important legal nuances that should be carefully considered in advance.

In accordance with Article 21 §3 of Law No. 4172/2013, income derived by an individual from the sale of real estate may be classified as business income and is therefore subject to taxation as such. One of the key criteria is whether the transactions are carried out on a systematic basis.