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Greek Non-Domiciled Resident Tax Status, Complete Guide 2024: Conditions, Taxation And Obtaining For Pensioners

Greek Non-Domiciled Resident Tax Status, Complete Guide 2024: Conditions, Taxation And Obtaining For Pensioners

European tax harmonisation is a distant dream, and each country is free to introduce its own tax measures to attract retired taxpayers to their territory. Spain, Portugal and Italy have special tax statuses that allow them to pay less or no tax. Since 2020, it is now Greece that has entered the belly-dance for retirees. The country has changed its tax regime, going one step further than the former NHR status in Portugal, and offering a flat rate of 7% for a period of 15 years on private sector retirement pensions and dividends. Before embarking on your project, it is important to be aware of the rules governing the new Greek tax arrangements. In order to make the right decisions and have all the cards in your hand, Lisbob, the expatriate assistant, tells you all about this new tax status for retirees in Greece.

Where to retire in Greece?

Where to retire in Greece?

Choosing where to retire is an essential step in your expatriation project. Each will have its own criteria, whether geographical, climatic, cultural or budgetary. Greece is a beautiful country in which to live and it is no wonder that this destination is becoming more and more popular for expats. There are many reasons why you should retire in Greece , but you still need to know in which region you want to live. If you don't yet know exactly where to spend your retirement, that's normal: it's hard to know what the ideal place is when you've never lived in the country before. Living on an island will not give you the same advantages as living on the mainland for example, and the weather will not be the same. In order to help you in this important choice in any expatriation project, Lisbob, the expat assistant, has prepared this guide for you to decide where to retire in Greece.

10 good reasons to retire in Greece

10 good reasons to retire in Greece

Greece is an ideal destination for holidays, but not only. This country is also ideal for long-term living, especially if you are retired. Indeed the country does not lack assets to attract foreign retirees in search of the sun but not only. Gastronomy, taxation, cost of living, real estate and others, there are many reasons to push you to take the plunge and live your retirement in Greece. In recent years, Greece has been attracting more and more foreign retirees, and everyone will find their motivations for living there. In order to better prepare your expatriation project and to see if Greece can meet what you are looking for, Lisbob, the expat assistant, reveals the 9 good reasons to retire in Greece.