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1. How to set up a company in
Greece
A
presentation brought to you by
Bridgewest.eu

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. Thank you for your attention
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