The United States president, Donald Trump, threatens to deport world’s richest man, Elon Musk, from the US in response to the tech mogul’s criticism of the president’s ‘Big, Beautiful, Bill’.
Speculation mounts and rumours swirl about Musk’s future, global mobility experts at Astons – leading specialists in Residency by Investment – are suggesting that Greece is the ideal next stop for the billionaire businessman.
While Musk’s future in the U.S. remains clouded in political uncertainty, should he be forced to relocate, Greece offers a compelling alternative for high-net-worth individuals.
Astons argues that Musk would not only find a welcoming jurisdiction in Greece, but also a favourable tax regime and a Golden Visa programme uniquely suited to someone of his international business stature.
Why Greece? Tax Advantages for the Wealthy
Greece’s non-dom regime offers a fixed annual tax of €100,000 on global income for foreign investors who transfer their tax residency, regardless of actual income earned abroad.
This can be extended to family members for an additional €20,000 each, allowing high-net-worth individuals to legally and efficiently manage their tax exposure.
Additionally, Greece has implemented tax exemptions for pensioners and incentives for remote workers, providing a wider ecosystem of support for internationally mobile professionals and business owners.
The Golden Visa Programme
Through a minimum real estate investment of €250,000, Greece’s Golden Visa programme grants residency rights to wealthy foreign investors and their families.
The programme is immensely popular, especially among US citizens.
In fact, recent research from Astons revealed that in the past year alone, the number of US applications for the Greek Golden Visa has increased by +52.6%.
Greek residency also gives investors free access to the Schengen Zone and sets the groundwork for a potential upgrade to EU citizenship in the future.
The program stands out as one of the most accessible and fast-moving Residency by Investment options in Europe.
A World-Class Lifestyle
Beyond financial benefits, Greece offers an enviable Mediterranean lifestyle.
From the cosmopolitan allure of Athens to the island serenity of Mykonos and Crete, Greece boasts world-class cuisine, a rich cultural history, temperate climate, and excellent healthcare and education systems.
As the global elite continue to seek destinations that offer both security and opportunity, Greece has emerged as a serious contender for anyone rethinking their base of operations—Musk included.
Citizenship, residence permit, and real estate investment expert for Astons, Alena Lesina, commented:
“If Elon Musk is to leave the United States, there will be many countries happy to welcome him and his money with open arms.
There is always a chance he will choose to return to his native South Africa, but Musk is a shrewd businessman, so he’s going to want to move to a nation that respects the financial clout he brings with him and will give him space to keep growing his businesses.
Greece is the perfect destination for Elon Musk.
Not only does it offer attractive tax rules for businesspeople like him, but it’s also located in the heart of the EU which will give him easy, unfettered access to the European business market.
This financial pragmatism is paired with a stunning lifestyle to rival any other destination in the world.
So, if Elon Musk is indeed compelled to leave America, Greece would not just welcome him—it would embrace someone of his business acumen, vision, and global influence”
