Greece VAT Suspension on New-Build Property Extended Through 2026: Lower Costs for Golden Visa Investors
December 24, 2025 · Greece · 10 min read
Greece has enacted Law 5246/2025, formally extending the suspension of the 24% VAT on new-build property through December 31, 2026.
At a time when many European countries are tightening their immigration rules, the move signals Greece’s commitment to a stable investment environment. It gives investors a firm legal basis for long-term financial planning and a favorable window to pursue the Greece Golden Visa.
Lower costs and a more efficient investment
The extended Greece VAT suspension brings direct financial benefits for investors:
- No 24% VAT on qualifying new-build property.
- The sale is instead subject to real estate transfer tax at a low rate of 3%–3.09%.
The difference can save investors tens of thousands of euros on the very first transaction — a key consideration when optimizing capital at Golden Visa investment levels.
What this means for investors:
- Greater purchasing power: a lighter tax burden leaves more of your budget for the property itself, opening access to higher-quality assets.
- Better margins: keeping upfront transaction costs to a minimum supports stronger long-term returns.
- Planning with confidence: a clear deadline of December 31, 2026 gives you a defined window to arrange your cash flow, with less exposure to a sudden policy change in the meantime.
Greece Golden Visa: real assets and a long-term legal foundation
With a minimum investment amount starting from €250,000 (approximately US$281,000), the Greece Golden Visa is currently one of the most cost-effective ways to combine real estate ownership with European residence rights, offering several core benefits:
- Multi-generational residency: the application can include your spouse, children under 21, and the parents of both spouses.
- Freedom of movement: your whole family can travel freely across the 29 countries of the Schengen Area.
- Flexible residence: there is no requirement to live in Greece to maintain the permit, which suits business owners with operations in their home country.
- Accessible requirements: there are no age, education, language, or management experience requirements. It is also one of the few programs that allow applicants under 18 to invest (with a guardian’s consent).
A dual benefit: wealth preservation and an international home base
Beyond the residence permit, owning Greek real estate offers durable investment value:
- Euro-denominated wealth preservation: investing in a developed real estate market helps diversify risk and hedge against depreciation of your home currency.
- Passive income: rental income in euros can generate returns and help hedge against inflation.
- Your children’s future: access to international education and a stable home base while studying abroad.
- A contingency plan (“Plan B”): a tangible asset and a place to relocate should major economic or political upheaval occur.
- Leisure and retirement: a high quality of life, a mild climate, and reasonable living costs make Greece an appealing place to retire.
- Tax advantages: Greece has double taxation treaties in place, which can help investors optimize their returns.
Conclusion
Although the VAT suspension has been extended through the end of 2026, supply and demand dynamics suggest that interest in Golden Visa-eligible properties will rise quickly. Investing at this stage lets you benefit from current pricing and a wider choice of properties before the market becomes more competitive.
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IMM Group: your strategic partner for real estate investment in Greece
The global investment migration landscape is constantly shifting and increasingly complex, requiring investors to choose an advisory partner who not only helps them build a strong application but also gives them peace of mind about their family’s future. For the Greece Golden Visa, as for all of our global investment migration solutions, IMM Group stands out as a strategic advisory partner, supporting you with experience and integrity.
A pioneer with more than 21 years of hands-on experience in Vietnam, IMM Group does not act as a sales agent. We do more than advise — we build global investment and citizenship solutions on:
- Rigorous due diligence and risk management: Having successfully handled hundreds of applications, including complex cases, we conduct multi-layered project due diligence and protect investors’ interests rigorously, including during periods of market stress.
- In-depth professional advice and full transparency: Every IMM Group consultant and case manager holds an international investment migration advisory certification issued by the Investment Migration Council (IMC). Our team provides a comprehensive analysis of benefits and risks so you can make decisions based on complete and accurate information. We put our clients’ long-term interests first.
- Integrity and commitment at every stage: Guided by our philosophy, “Serving with Authentic Values,” IMM Group commits to supporting you from the first step until you are settled. Integrity is our foundation, reflected in our readiness to protect client interests and to proactively refund service fees when risks beyond the client’s control arise (as set out in the contract).
- Receiving and giving back: Since 2025, IMM Group has officially become a nonprofit enterprise, committing at least 50% of its annual profits to the Be Better Fund. By choosing IMM Group, you also help hundreds of students facing exceptional hardship gain a chance to change their lives.
If you are interested in the Greece Golden Visa, contact IMM Group or leave your details below. Our experienced advisors will provide detailed guidance and help assess the prospects of your application. We keep your personal data confidential and use the information you provide only to advise on your family’s case.
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