About this Event
Join the Hellenic Business Society 1st Workshop!
Join us in person for the Hellenic Business Society Workshop and gain a clear understanding of Business Taxation in the UK and Greece!
Are you a Greek entrepreneur, professional, freelancer, or business owner living in London or anywhere in the UK?
This workshop is designed to help you navigate UK and Greek taxation, avoid common mistakes, and optimise your tax efficiency whether you operate as a Limited Company, self-employed, or sole trader.
What You Will Learn
- Key differences between UK and Greece taxation systems
- Smart tax planning for Limited Companies, freelancers, and self-employed professionals
- How to maintain proper bookkeeping and tax evidence
- Common tax pitfalls and how to avoid them
- How dual taxation works between the UK and Greece
- Understanding global income and how to manage it effectively
Why Attend
- Connect and network with the Greek business community in London
- Gain practical insights to boost your financial and business strategy
- Ideal for new entrepreneurs, start-ups, small business owners, and established professionals
What’s Included
Your ticket includes coffee, tea, and cakes.
During the event, we will also celebrate the Society’s New Year’s Vasilopita Cutting – Kopi Vasilopitas 2026.
Who Should Join
- Greeks living in London / UK
- Business owners, start-ups, and company directors
- Freelancers, self-employed professionals, and sole traders
- Anyone interested in UK–Greece taxation, accounting, or financial planning
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, grow, connect, and strengthen your business within the Hellenic professional community of the UK.
Agenda
🕑: 01:00 PM
Doors Open
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Networking
🕑: 01:30 PM
President Speech
🕑: 01:30 PM
Κοπή της Πρωτοχρονιάτικης Πίτας του Συλλόγου 2026
🕑: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Business Workshop for Taxation in UK and Greece
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:20 PM
Foundations of Bookkeeping & Tax Evidence
Info: • Best practices in bookkeeping for UK and Greek businesses
• Maintaining accurate tax evidence to support compliance
• Documentation that strengthens tax planning strategies
• Common mistakes and how to avoid them
🕑: 02:20 PM - 02:40 PM
Taxation of Self-Employed Professionals
Info: • Income tax obligations in the UK and Greece
• Allowable expenses and deductions
• National Insurance (UK) considerations
• Optimising tax efficiency for freelancers and sole traders
🕑: 02:40 PM - 03:00 PM
Limited Companies – UK Taxation & Strategic Planning
Info: • Corporate tax responsibilities and filing requirements
• Dividend strategies and director’s remuneration
• Tax-efficient business expenses
• Practical tips for intelligent tax planning and long-term optimisation
• Comparison with Greek company taxation for context
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:20 PM
Global Income - Dual Taxation Between the UK and Greece
Info: • How the UK–Greece Double Taxation Agreement works
• Declaration and treatment of global income
• Avoiding double taxation legally and efficiently
• Cross-border tax residency rules
• Opportunities for businesses operating in both countries
🕑: 03:20 PM - 03:40 PM
Maximising Benefits for Limited Companies & Personal Taxation
Info: • Structuring companies to benefit from both jurisdictions
• When a UK company or a Greek company is more advantageous
• Personal taxation tips for individuals with income in both countries
• Long-term planning for entrepreneurs with multinational activity
🕑: 03:40 PM - 04:00 PM
Q&A
Info: Open forum for discussion with questions and answers from all the guests on hot topics in taxation.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch, 335-337 Old Street, London, United Kingdom
GBP 15.00












