Tax
Europe Guide 2024 : Greece
Band 3
About
Provided by Bernitsas Law
Tax
We have a fully comprehensive tax practice which advises private and public companies, partnerships and individuals, both on a standalone basis and as part of an integrated service across our transactional and disputes teams. We identify, anticipate and deal with tax issues, risks and compliance arising in a business or private context. We have represented clients in relation to the amendment of adverse legislative provisions and submitted reports to the Ministry of Finance proposing legislative changes, with a focus on tax incentives for attracting foreign investors. We have an expertise in: Tax Corporate Advisory and Transactional work, Investigations & Disputes and Wealth & Estate Planning.
Recent Experience
- Tax Support to Venture Capital Firm: Fotodotis Malamas and team advised a venture capital firm in the tax aspects of the establishment of their presence in the Greek market.
- Tax Aspects of Restructuring: Fotodotis Malamas and team advised a Group of Companies on tax issues arising from financing and restructuring of the Group, which comprises 10 different legal entities.
- Tax Aspects of Establishing and Operating Physical and Online Stores: Fotodotis Malamas and team advised a leading jewellery brand on the tax aspects of the establishing and operating physical as well as online stores in Greece, regarding direct, indirect and withholding tax.
Chambers Review
Bernitsas Law provides a full-service tax offering which works closely with the firm's M&A and dispute resolution teams. The law firm handles cross-border mandates, often assisting international clients with their operations in Greece, including transactions. It is also knowledgeable in corporate income tax, VAT matters and customs duties. It represents clients from a range of industries including retail, financial services and tech, as well as high net worth individuals.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I could not be more satisfied with the services of Bernitsas. The attorneys are able to keep an exceptional degree of overview over the complex deals we are involved in."
"I could not be more satisfied with the services of Bernitsas. The attorneys are able to keep an exceptional degree of overview over the complex deals we are involved in."
Notable Practitioners
Fotodotis Malamas is well placed to handle the tax aspects of large transactions. He has additional experience in handling income tax, customs and VAT issues, as well as the tax implications of development projects.
"We could not be any more satisfied. Fotodotis is extremely commercially aware and we consider his advice indispensable to our efforts in Greece."
"Fotodotis is an excellent collaborator for our company - reliable, hard-working, efficient and business-oriented."
"He is an excellent lawyer providing applicable solutions."
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