Greece's new FDI incentives regime under Law 5338/2026: framework before the first call
Law 5338/2026 (ΦΕΚ Α' 159, 5 Oct 2026) creates an annual FDI incentive scheme for non-domestic capital; the first ministerial call has not been published yet.
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Tax, Regulatory & Incentives
Notes in this section describe legal and tax frameworks. Each one is checked against the official texts (Government Gazette, ministries, tax authorities) and links to them. Nothing here is tax or legal advice.
Tax overview for real estate, hospitality and industry in Greece and Cyprus (2026)
Greece: 22% corporate tax, 3% transfer tax plus surcharge, VAT and capital-gains suspensions to end-2026; Cyprus: 15% corporate tax and stamp duty abolished from 2026.
Short-term rental rules in Greece and Cyprus: registration freezes, minimum standards and platform data (October 2026)
Greece blocks first-time short-let registrations in central Athens and central Thessaloniki to end-2026 and sets minimum standards; Cyprus requires registration.
Residency by investment in Greece and Cyprus: thresholds and qualifying assets (October 2026)
Greece sets €800k, €400k and €250k real-estate thresholds by area and property type; Cyprus requires a €300k qualifying investment plus secured income.
Greece's Development Law 4887/2022 and strategic investment fast-track: 2026 calls and how they work
Four 2026 Development Law calls each have €150m, split between tax exemptions and grants/leasing/employment aid; the agri-food call is open until 30 November 2026.
Business and investment climate in Greece and Cyprus: licensing, incentives and EU funding (October 2026)
A map of the institutions, legal frameworks and EU funding channels relevant to investing in Greece and Cyprus, with the status of Greece's RRF programme.