1) Out-of-Court Debt Settlement Mechanism
The Out-of-Court Debt Settlement Mechanism is an electronic, non-judicial procedure through which debts exceeding a total of €10,000 may be restructured with institutional creditors.
The out-of-court mechanism allows restructuring of debts exceeding €10,000 owed to banks, loan servicers, tax authorities, and social security funds, with substantial debt write-offs and repayment plans of up to 420 installments.
For debtors without assets, the new Bankruptcy Code allows full debt discharge with no payments, enabling a fresh financial start.
Eligible creditors include:
- Financial institutions (banks and loan servicers)
- The Greek State (AADE – Tax Authority)
- Social Security Institutions (EFKA / KEAO)
- Third-party debts collected by the tax authorities (e.g. municipal debts)
The settlement may provide for substantial debt write-offs (principal, interest, penalties, or surcharges), as well as long-term repayment plans, offering:
- Up to 240 installments for debts owed to the State and Social Security Funds
- Up to 420 installments for debts owed to financial institutions
Our firm undertakes the complete handling of the out-of-court settlement procedure, including negotiations and restructuring of debts owed to banks, public authorities, and social security bodies.