Labor Laws in Greece
- Annual Leave: 20 days
- Maternity Leave: 119 days
- Public Holidays: 15
- Workweek: 40 hours per week.
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Capital:
Athens
Language:
Greek
Currency:
Euro
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Income Tax in Greece is progressive with rates ranging from 0 - 44%.
The standard VAT rate is 24%
Social security contributions apply to an employee's salary and benefits, both cash and in-kind, provided by the employer. Exceptions include certain extraordinary benefits of a social nature, such as marriage and birth gifts.
The specific contributions depend on the social security fund where the employee is registered.
Social security contributions are withheld at 13.87% at the level of the employee and contributed at 22.29% at the level of the employer.
The monthly social security contribution cap for EFKA is set at EUR 7,126.94.
Here is the selection of work visas available for foreigners to work in Greece:
Greece's Migration Code sets a maximum number of jobs for non-EU nationals every two years based on current employment needs. This decision considers factors like regional authority consultations, the national economy's interest, job feasibility, labor supply from Greek and EU nationals, and unemployment rates.
Residence permits for employed workers in Greece are valid for two years and can be renewed for three years. Renewal applications should be submitted two months before the permit expires.