Greece launches “OpenBusiness” platform to streamline business licensing in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
Officials from the Development Directorates of the Regional Units of Rhodope and İskeçe participated in a high-level event presenting the new “OpenBusiness” digital platform, aimed at modernizing business licensing procedures across Greece.
The event, held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Rhodope in Gümülcine, brought together public officials and members of the local business community to explore the country’s latest digital governance initiative.
A New Era in Business Licensing
Representatives from both regional Development Directorates provided an in-depth overview of OpenBusiness, a next-generation digital tool designed to simplify and accelerate the business licensing process. The platform is expected to enhance transparency, reduce bureaucracy, and help businesses adapt to Greece’s evolving digital regulatory environment.
The initiative follows a request from the local Chamber of Commerce, highlighting growing demand among businesses for clearer and more efficient licensing procedures.
Key Topics Covered
During the presentation, officials addressed several critical aspects of the platform, including:
- The core functionalities of the OpenBusiness platform
- Which businesses are required to use it
- Necessary steps companies must take to comply
- Applicable deadlines and compliance timelines
- Consequences of missing deadlines
- Whether businesses can complete procedures independently or require consultants
- Key innovations compared to the previous NotifyBusiness system
- Q&A session addressing participant concerns and special cases
Expert-Led Presentation
The session was led by Spyridon Mavridis, Deputy Head of the Development Directorate of Xanthi, and Panagiota Kokkaliou, an official from the same directorate.
Also in attendance was Athanasios Sinikoglou, Deputy Head of the Development Directorate of Rhodope, along with staff from the Department of Licensing for Development, Energy, and Natural Resources.
Driving Digital Transformation in Greece
The launch of OpenBusiness marks a significant step in Greece’s broader digital transformation strategy, particularly in supporting regional economies and improving the ease of doing business.
Authorities emphasized that early adoption and proper understanding of the platform will be critical for businesses seeking to remain compliant and competitive in the new regulatory landscape.
