Below are some of the Association’s long-standing proposals, which, if implemented immediately, will enhance the growth and competitiveness of Greece, without burdening taxation, at least the state budget, but on the contrary, will greatly enhance growth and reduce unemployment.
Converting unemployment benefit into a work allowance for small and medium-sized enterprises without specific criteria.
Exemption from social security contributions for businesses owned at least 66% by persons aged 35 or younger.
Tax exemption for 3 years for start-ups with an outward orientation.
Tax exemption for 5 years for businesses set up after the pandemic in the IT, technology, biotechnology and related activities.
Exemption from employer contributions for entrepreneurs under 30 years old.
Full funding of Trademark and Patent registration.
Funding for new businesses to participate in international exhibitions, presentations and competitions.
Simplification of tax and labour legislation, in particular for private companies (P.C.)
Reversal of the recent identification of one-person companies with sole proprietorships.
Reduction of penalties for labour and tax law violations by new businesses by 75% in the first year, 50% in the second year and 25% in the third year of operation.
Designation of a specific area of the centre of Athens as an Innovation Zone, with the corresponding benefits and services.
Institutionalizing the adoption of new businesses by large, Greek and foreign, companies through the funding of hackathons, seminars and sponsorships.
Establishment of testing of startups services in member companies of Chambers of Commerce and Chambers of Commerce.
Adopt a transparent funding mechanism for high-risk start-ups.
Tax exemption for repatriated capital invested in companies with innovative characteristics.
Relaunching the Entrepreneurship Liaison Offices of higher education institutions.
Funding of student start-ups and their definition as SINOs.
Involvement of the Fire Brigade, the Police and the Army in fostering innovative entrepreneurship on the Israeli model.
Creation of a General Secretariat for Youth Entrepreneurship.
Establish a Young Entrepreneurship Incubator in every major city and higher education institution.
Activation of the Youth Entrepreneurship Vaults/Hives.
Organising and supporting regular workshops and seminars on youth entrepreneurship and innovation.
Funding for the organisation and awarding of business competitions.
Teaching a course on entrepreneurship in at least the last two years of high school.