The e-YMS model statute route avoids a notarial deed, but only for standard structures. When a bespoke deed is unavoidable, and what it adds to the timeline.
- IKE formation without notary
- Reporting consistency
- What is the difference between an IKE and an AE?
The detail most relevant to multinational cost planning is Greece's social security contribution cap: combined employer and employee contributions total 35.16% of gross salary (21.79% employer, 13.87% employee), but apply only up to a monthly ceiling of €7,761.94 for 2026 — above that level, no further social contributions are due, making Greece comparatively favourable for senior or highly compensated roles relative to uncapped systems elsewhere in Europe. Dividend tax, at just 5%, is the lowest in the EU.
What it takes to incorporate in Greece. Every figure below is published on the Greece country page.
| Greece | |
|---|---|
| Minimum share capital | IKE: €1 · AE: €25,000 |
| Company registry | General Commercial Registry (GEMI), via the e-YMS one-stop platform for standard IKE bylaws |
| Incorporation timeline | A few days (e-YMS, standard bylaws) to a few weeks |
| Corporate tax rate | 22% standard (29% for certain credit institutions under the DTA regime) |
| Dividend tax | 5% — the lowest in the EU |
What makes it complex in Greece
- IKE formation without notary — when using the standard model statute through the e-YMS online platform, reducing setup time and cost materially.
- Reporting consistency — between Greek statutory accounts and group-level requirements.
What is the difference between an IKE and an AE?
An IKE requires just €1 in minimum capital and suits the vast majority of SME and foreign-owned subsidiary formations. An AE requires €25,000 and a more formal governance structure, typically used for larger companies or those seeking to raise capital publicly.
IKE formation without notary is one of the points HTLC Network handles for clients operating in Greece, within a single engagement that covers every other country they operate in — executed locally, governed centrally.
In Greece the scope is: IKE and AE incorporation, e-YMS online registration where applicable, and post-formation compliance setup.
See Company Formation & Entity Setup in Greece for the full scope, or the Greece country page for the statutory framework across every service.
Figures as published on the HTLC Network country pages, reviewed September 2026 and collected from public sources. They are not a substitute for advice on a specific case and should be verified before being relied on.