A discussion on a recently voted tax, through which the Greek parliament has introduced a simplification on which allows foreign businesses performing imports in Greece not to pay VAT upon import at the customs office.

The islands will instead apply the three standard rates of 23%, 13% and 6%.

Following the 20 July 2015 activation of tax increases in Greece, our Athens experts have prepared a comprehensive summary of goods and their new VAT rate.

You may have seen the news posted last week about the abolishment of reduced VAT rates on six popular holiday islands.

As of July 2025, Greece has introduced a new cruise passenger tax aimed at easing the pressure on its most visited islands. The measure targets overtourism and seeks to support...

Following up to our previous article , a new law has been issued regarding the stamp duty obligations on loans, also covering those between enterprises.

In aiming to attract investments and foster its economy, the Greek government is preparing its new draft bill that will provide further reductions in taxes and social security contributions. Specifically, the new draft bill is expected ...

At a meeting of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council on March 8th 2016, Member States reached a political agreement regarding country-by-country reporting by tax authorities.

The Greek Ministry of Finance has issued two highly-anticipated decisions related to the import and export of goods and changes to a VAT-registered foreign entity.

A new circular under the number 1061/2016 has been published in relation to the increase of VAT rate from 23% to 24% and the elimination of reduced rates in a second group of Greek islands.

The transfer of a newly built property (prior to its initial use/occupation) as well as of the plot on which the building is situated on is subject to VAT in Greece.

When Swiss and other non‑EU nationals consider purchasing real estate in Greece, several legal and tax aspects should be taken into account.

Factual background: A Greek company was granted consecutive interest-bearing loans by foreign affiliated undertakings.

At the 89th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a new package of tax reforms designed specifically to ease the burden on households and businesses.

Law 5000/2022 was published on the 09.12.2022 and, inter alia.

Learn about the requirement for a local Tax Number for foreign residents in Greece, essential for key commercial activities. This article will help you understand the process...

The transfer of a newly built property (before its first use/occupation), as well as of the plot on which the building is situated, is generally subject to VAT in Greece

This was stated, by the Minister of Finance, Christos Staikouras, who also described the network of short-term policies that will support the restart of the economy.

The draft law on the General Commercial Register (GCR or GEMI in Greek) was submitted to open public consultation ending on 10.5.2019.

November's Tax Alert covers key changes introduced by the New Law 5246/2025.