The Tsaks Team

Our team comprises two administrative personnel and regulatory consultants, supported by a network of independent accounting and legal partners. We have a comprehensive understanding of the administrative and regulatory issues Greek Australians face when managing their affairs in Greece, including matters involving international taxation and relevant tax treaties.

We have a strong presence in Australia through:

• Our representative office based in the City of Sydney (Hyde Park).

• Our network of independent Greek and Australian registered lawyers based in Sydney and located across Australia.

• Our network of English-speaking lawyers, accountants and public notaries who travel to Australia regularly, as well as communicate with clients from Greece.

We help manage and coordinate the affairs of Greek Australians, Australians and dual nationals across Australia with professionalism and consistency.

Our team, working alongside our network of independent English-speaking Greek lawyers and accountants:

• Communicates over email. This helps keep track of the progress of your matter and ensures that everything is transparent. We communicate in English and can coordinate the appointment of independent professionals to act under a power of attorney if required. Most importantly, we are responsive and transparent. This means that whether you are communicating with our team or with independent lawyers in Sydney or Athens, you will have a comprehensive understanding of the status of your matter and its progress, for example, in visa applications, preparing a will or purchasing a property.

• Helps you understand regulatory requirements and relevant changes. Many Greek Australians with properties and other assets in Greece are not always aware of regulatory changes. Where we become aware of relevant changes, for example, changes to ENFIA payments or requirements for land clearing for bushfire prevention purposes, we aim to inform clients through our communications and updates. Where specialist advice is required to understand or comply with these obligations, we can connect you with appropriately qualified professionals.

• Is available during Australian hours and time zones. There is no longer the same difficulty finding a suitable time to discuss your affairs in Greece. Our team communicates fluently in English, and our independent professional partners can also assist in English. Because we have many Australian clients, we are generally available from 3:00 pm Sydney time, with appointments arranged as required.

How we can help Australian Greeks, Dual Citizens and Expats with their legal needs

Our network includes independent English-speaking Greek lawyers based in Athens, some of whom travel to Australia periodically to assist clients.

Through these independent legal professionals, we can help Greek citizens, expats, Australian Greeks and Australian nationals living in Australia access assistance with:

• Inheritance law, including estate planning, probate and handwritten Greek wills in Australia.

• Corporate law, including Public Private Partnerships.

• Real estate and property matters, including purchasing, selling and inheriting property in Greece.

• Immigration, visa applications, residency applications and citizenship. We have helped coordinate assistance for many people of Greek descent navigating the citizenship process.

• Trademark and intellectual property law, including registering trademarks in the EU for Australian companies expanding globally.

• Company establishment.

• Annual tax returns in Greece for dual nationals, through our independent accounting partners. We can also coordinate communication with your Australian accountants as required.

• Loans and finance, including coordinating introductions to appropriately qualified finance professionals for building projects.

• Payment of taxes and specialist tax advice for Australians with assets and business operations in Greece.

• Managing administrative requirements associated with ENFIA and other property and income-related taxes, with specialist tax and accounting services provided by independent professionals.

• International tax matters and tax incentive schemes, including the 7% taxation regime and other provisions under Article 5 of the Greek Income Tax Code, where applicable.

We have experience dealing with the Greek Consulates across Australia and have helped Greek Australians living in:

• Sydney and regional NSW.

• Brisbane, the Gold Coast and across Queensland.

• Canberra and the ACT.

• Melbourne and across Victoria, including regional Victoria.

• Darwin.

• Perth.

• Adelaide.

Our professional network includes independent Greek lawyers who specialise in the types of issues Australian Greeks face on a daily basis.

For example, we can coordinate assistance with:

• Property matters for Australian expats in Greece and Greek Australians in Australia. This includes purchasing property, selling property and inheriting property. Many Australian Greeks inherit properties in Greece and need to go through the inheritance process before addressing ongoing regulatory and taxation obligations. Our independent legal and accounting partners can provide specialist advice and assistance, while Tsaks Consulting coordinates the process.

• Immigration and citizenship services for Australians moving to Greece. Many Australians of Greek descent come to us for assistance with obtaining Greek citizenship. We can coordinate the application process, help organise documentation and connect clients with independent legal professionals who can represent them in Greece where appropriately authorised. We can also assist with document discovery and administrative follow-up. Where documents are held in a remote village in Greece or somewhere difficult to access, our team can communicate with a local lawyer or other representative, sometimes a family member, to help gather the required information.

• Business operations, tax and property management. Many of our clients based in Australia, including Brisbane, Perth, Darwin and other parts of Australia, have business operations or property interests in Greece that need attention. Sometimes this involves business and company establishment, while others have inherited properties requiring management or specialist legal advice on international taxation. Tsaks Consulting can assist Australian-based clients by coordinating their business and administrative affairs in Greece and connecting them with suitable independent professionals. Where you have multiple apartments that need to be managed, we are not real estate agents or Airbnb operators. However, we have a trusted network of independent service providers to whom we can refer you and are happy to work with any local real estate agents with whom you already have relationships. Our role is to coordinate the process and help you obtain the appropriate professional support.

Our network also includes independent general practice lawyers who can assist with a range of other legal needs, such as advice on preparing a will.

How we can help Australian Greeks, Dual Citizens and Expats with their accounting and tax needs

As a business consultancy, we also coordinate access to independent accounting and taxation advisory services that complement the legal services available through our professional network.

Our independent Greek tax accounting partners for Australians speak fluent English and are familiar with international tax matters, foreign tax credits and the documentation that may be required from Australia.

They understand the relevant Greek tax administration processes and can assist clients with their individual tax obligations.

Through our network of independent tax accountants specialising in international taxation and compliance, we can help you access assistance to:

• Complete your Greek tax return as an expat or overseas resident.

• Establish a business in Greece.

• Comply with Greek tax requirements and regulations.

• Undertake offshore company formation and international tax planning, where appropriate and legally permitted.

• Apply for Article 5A, 5B and 5C tax regimes, subject to eligibility.

• Inherit property and buy and sell property while addressing associated tax requirements.

• Manage other complex tax compliance matters involving Australia and Europe, particularly Greece.

Tsaks Consulting helps Australian Greeks and Australian expats coordinate their Greek tax and administrative affairs, while independent qualified accountants provide the specialist taxation advice, compliance services and tax planning assistance required.

Where to find our English speaking Greek lawyers and Accountants in Australia

Our team at Tsaks Consulting is based in Athens, Greece, and works with a network of independent English-speaking Greek lawyers and accountants.

We have a representative office in Sydney, as well as a presence in Melbourne and Brisbane.

Our Athens-based team and independent professional partners periodically visit Australia to meet clients, coordinate matters and assist with documentation where appropriate.

This can help streamline the process, particularly where consular appointments or administrative procedures involve lengthy waiting periods.

We also work with independent legal representatives based in Australia who can assist clients where appropriate.

Client testimonials

Thanks Tsaks Consulting team. It’s nice to finally have found a consultancy that works in the Australian way which I’m used to. I.e. you respond to our emails, you communicate via email and you know your stuff. When you didn’t know something (as our situation was very complex), you put us onto the right people to get advice, and everything has been managed efficiently. Your responsiveness and service levels are fantastic, and I thank you very much for your help so far.

David P | Private Investor / Owner | Sydney

Thank you for all your hard work following up and managing my mother’s estate. Your help is very much appreciated. The whole process regarding her will and all the rest of it was always going to be difficult and lengthy. Your legal partners made the process seamless and communicated with me every step of the way. It enabled me to manage everything from here in Brisbane. Thank you once again.

Lisa C | Private Individual | Brisbane

About Our Professional Network and Important Information

Tsaks Consulting Greece is a business consultancy specialising in helping Greek Australians, dual citizens, expats and international clients manage their business and administrative affairs in Greece.

We provide business consulting, administrative coordination, business development and related support services directly.

We also work with a network of independent lawyers, accountants, notaries and other qualified professionals in Greece and Australia.

Where specialist legal, accounting, taxation, financial or other regulated professional services are required, we connect clients with suitable independent professionals and coordinate the process to ensure they receive the support they need.

These specialist services are provided by independent professionals rather than Tsaks Consulting directly. Any legal representation, accounting services, taxation advice or other regulated professional work must be undertaken by appropriately qualified and authorised professionals.

The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, accounting, financial, taxation or investment advice.

Greek and Australian laws, regulations, tax rates, filing deadlines, tax treaty arrangements, eligibility requirements and administrative procedures may change at any time.

While we aim to provide accurate and useful information, we cannot guarantee that all information remains current or applicable to your individual circumstances.

We recommend obtaining advice from an appropriately qualified and authorised professional before making any legal, financial, taxation or investment decisions.