Greece – Investment Firm License
Hellenic Capital Market Commission | Timeframe: 6-9 months
License Overview
Regulatory Authority
Hellenic Capital Market Commission
(HCMC)
License Type
Investment Firm License
(IF)
Timeframe
6-9 months
Shareholders
Corporate body or individual
Capital & Leverage
Required Capital
EUR 75,000 – Reception & Transmission, Investment Advice
EUR 150,000 – Portfolio Management, Execution of Orders
EUR 750,000 – Dealing on Own Account
Leverage
30:1 for major currency pairs
20:1 for non-major pairs
10:1 for commodities
5:1 for equities
2:1 for crypto (MiFID II compliant)
Operational Requirements
Physical Presence
Local office required
Staff Requirements
- At least 2 Directors (Greek or EU residents)
- Compliance Officer
- Risk Manager
- Internal Auditor
Why Greece?
- Full EU membership with MiFID II passporting rights
- Competitive operating costs compared to other EU jurisdictions
- Strategic location bridging Europe, Middle East, and Africa
- Growing fintech ecosystem
- Skilled multilingual workforce
Quick Facts
Timeframe6-9 months
RegulatorHCMC
OfficeRequired
LeverageVarious
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