If you have Greek ancestry, you may be entitled to citizenship. The process is rarely straightforward — each municipality has its own quirks, and the documentation required can stretch back generations.

We help you establish whether you qualify, gather the right evidence, and navigate the Greek municipal system without having to learn the bureaucracy yourself.

What We Do

• Eligibility assessment
  We review your family history and determine whether you have a valid claim through a Greek parent or grandparent.

• Document research
  We work with Greek municipalities to trace and verify the records needed to prove your lineage.

• Application preparation
  We compile and lodge your application with the relevant municipality, ensuring it meets Greek administrative standards.

• Ongoing liaison
  We deal with consular and municipal offices on your behalf, keeping you informed at every stage and flagging any delays or complications as they arise.

We do not guarantee outcomes — citizenship decisions rest with the Greek authorities — but we do guarantee thoroughness and clear communication throughout the process.
Our Greek Citizenship by Descent services include:

Initial Consultation:

HELCO determines your eligibility for acquiring Greek Citizenship by descent though a comprehensive analysis of your family history. We determine relevant documentation required and tailor the process to suit your unique situation.

Documentation and Verification:

We assist in determining what documents will be required to lodge your application. HELCO will conduct research with Government Municipalities to uncover what documentation is required to add onto your family tree. HELCO liaises with Municipalities on your behalf to ensure all documentation is to the standards required by Greek authorities.

Application Lodgement:

HELCO prepares and lodges your citizenship application at the relevant Municipality.

Communication with Greek Authorities:

As your representatives, we communicate with the Greek Consulate and local municipalities, on your behalf. HELCO keeps you posted throughout the project. In the instance of unprecedented interruptions or setbacks, HELCO will communicate with you about matters relating to your citizenship application.

HELCO's knowledge and extensive experience in handling citizenship applications, streamlines the process of those wishing to acquire Greek Citizenship by descent.

Greece’s Golden Visa programme offers residency to non-EU nationals who invest in Greek property. It is an attractive route, but the property market and administrative requirements can easily trap the unwary.

We help you assess whether the programme suits your circumstances, identify suitable investment opportunities, and coordinate the process from start to finish.

What We Do

• Initial consultation
  We assess your personal and financial circumstances and explain the programme’s requirements in clear, practical terms.

• Investment guidance
  We research property and business opportunities that meet the minimum investment threshold and align with your objectives.

• Purchase coordination
  We manage the administrative tasks involved in buying property or establishing a qualifying business investment, working with lawyers and agents to ensure compliance with Greek law and Golden Visa requirements.

• Application submission
  We prepare and coordinate the submission of your Golden Visa application, ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate.

• Residency permit assistance
  Once approved, we help you obtain your residency permit and remain available for renewals and ongoing administrative matters.

Greek inheritance law is complex, emotionally charged, and often slow-moving. Whether you are an heir, an executor, or dealing with a contested will, we provide practical support to keep matters progressing.

What We Do

• Situation assessment
  We analyse your position under Greek inheritance law and determine the steps required.

• Estate administration
  We coordinate the civil processes involved in managing an estate, working with Greek lawyers, notaries, and tax advisers where necessary.

• Probate proceedings
  We liaise with your Greek legal representatives during probate and ensure all procedural requirements are met.

• Title transfers
  We handle the documentation required to register inherited assets in Greece or transfer them overseas.

• Dispute resolution
  Where conflicts arise between heirs or wills are challenged, we work with mediators and lawyers to seek practical, compliant resolutions.

• Tax and regulatory guidance
  We clarify the obligations, taxes, and deadlines that apply to your inheritance so you understand exactly where you stand.

Important: We do not represent clients in Greek courts. Court representation is carried out by qualified Greek lawyers engaged on your behalf

Buying or selling property in Greece should be exciting. Too often, it becomes unnecessarily stressful. We help Anglophones navigate the Greek property market with clarity and confidence.

What We Do

• Buying or selling property
  We establish your goals, analyse the market, and connect you with reputable agents and lawyers. We guide you through Greek property law and tax requirements, ensuring your interests remain protected throughout the process.

• Golden Visa property purchases
  If your purchase forms part of a Golden Visa application, we coordinate both processes to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

We do not sell property ourselves, nor do we accept commissions from agents. Our advice is independent and focused solely on what works best for you.

Entering a new market successfully requires trusted local knowledge, strategic partnerships, and a clear understanding of the commercial landscape.

At HELCO Consulting, we work alongside international clients to establish, expand, acquire, and develop businesses throughout Greece.

What We Do

Market Entry Research

We analyse the Greek market, identify the most suitable entry points for your business, and develop strategies aligned with both local market conditions and your long-term commercial objectives.

Regulatory Compliance

We assist with permits, licensing, company structuring, and navigating the legal and administrative framework required to operate effectively in Greece.

Hospitality & Tourism

As one of Greece’s strongest and fastest-growing industries, hospitality and tourism require deep local insight and strong industry relationships. We work closely with operators, investors, developers, and hospitality groups across the sector.

Strategic Partnerships & Investment Opportunities

HELCO Consulting works alongside established business partners and networks across hospitality, tourism, technology, property development, real estate, retail, and other emerging sectors throughout Greece.

Whether you are looking to:

• Acquire shares in an existing Greek business,

• Enter into a joint venture,

• Invest in a growing sector,

• Establish a startup,

• Or build a business from the ground up,

We work alongside our clients — not merely for them — ensuring you understand the market, the opportunities, and the environment you are entering with confidence and clarity.

Retail and Consumer Markets:

At HELCO, we understand Greece's retail markets. We help form stable foundations through connections with the right partners to enter relevant markets.

HELCO understands and offers tailored support for clients wishing to access business development opportunities in Greece. We represent and work alongside our clients, ensuring no detail is missed.