Funds held in bank accounts are among the most common types of assets that form part of a person’s inheritance after death. These assets often raise the first and most important questions among heirs: who has the right to the funds, how they can be accessed, what happens when a bank account is held jointly, and how heirs can protect their rights if access to the funds is restricted or if the money is used without proper authorization.

In recent years, Greece has seen a growing number of cases in which individuals are appointed as directors or legal representatives of companies — sometimes without their knowledge and, in other instances, with their formal consent but without a full understanding of the legal consequences associated with such appointments. Under Greek law, a company's director and legal representative may incur personal civil and criminal liability for improper management, violations of appl

In Greece, a cohabitation agreement represents a modern legal instrument governing the relationship between two individuals, regardless of gender, and produces significant legal effects in both personal and property-related matters. As with its conclusion, the termination of a cohabitation agreement is subject to the procedure prescribed by law.

Subletting of Real Estate in Greece is a widespread practice, especially in the commercial and tourist rental sector. In a sublease, the tenant transfers the property or a part thereof to a third party without being the owner. Although such practice may be economically beneficial, subletting involves significant legal risks, particularly where the terms of the law and the main lease agreement are not complied with.

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 2026, significant amendments were introduced to Greek immigration legislation concerning the procedure for granting and renewing residence permits for students. These changes relate to the reform of Articles 107 and 118 of Law No. 5038/2023, taking into account the amendments introduced by Articles 30 and 31 of Law No. 5275/2026.