Existing Licensing processes to start up a business in Greece have been recently alleviated. A Ministerial Decision has been issued that puts an end to the obligation to issue a preliminary operational license for 103 professions that influence 897 different business categories. Business sectors such as the production and sale of foods and drinks, the production of certain types of clothing, the wood industry etc are greatly influenced by these changes that enhance the ability of a company to start business operations by avoiding unnecessary red tape. For further details please visit the full text of the Ministerial Decision JMD no. Fin. 12684/92 / 21.11.2014