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Greece : introduction of new VAT return filing frequency

In order to curb tax evasion and improve VAT compliance, the Greek administration has introduced mandatory monthly VAT returns. The new monthly VAT reporting requirements will apply, based on the date of VAT registration, to : Businesses starting from 1 April 2025 onwards : companies must submit VAT returns monthly from the outset. Businesses registered...

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3 July 2025

Greece – extended application of 13% VAT rate to some goods and services

The reduction of the VAT rate from 24% to 13% on public transport, coffee supplies, cinemas, sports halls, tourist packages and non-alcoholic beverages is extended until December 31, 2023.

27 January 2023

Greece – New 6% VAT rate for books and electronic publications in Greece

From 1st July 2021, the reduced VAT rate of 6% will apply to electronic books and publications. This measure follows EU Member States’s wishes to impose the same rate of VAT on books and written press in both physical and electronic formats.

Country Briefs Greece Media, Press, Culture VAT rates

21 October 2021

Greece – Standard and Reduced VAT Rates Lowered

On 20th July 2019, the Greek government introduced a bill to reduce the standard VAT rate from 24% to 22%, and the reduced VAT rate from 13% to 11%. The government has also proposed a VAT Suspension in the building sector. Parliament has not yet passed the Act and therefore no implementation date is known...

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20 July 2021

Greece – Reduced VAT rate on Certain Products

From 1st January 2020, protective helmets and protective articles for infants will be subject to a reduced 6% VAT rate.

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19 July 2021

Greece – Reduced VAT Rate on Five Islands

Greece has extended the 30% reduction on standard rates in the Greek islands of Lesbos, Chios, Samos, Kos and Leros. The extension will last until June 30th 2020.

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19 July 2021

Greece – Reduced VAT Rates for Five Islands

By ministerial decision, reduced VAT rates on the five islands of Leros, Lesbos, Kos, Samos and Chios have been extended until 30th June 2020.

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16 July 2021

Greece – Greece publishes guides on the One Stop Shop reform (OSS and IOSS)

Following the One Stop Shop reform that came into force on 1st July 2021, impacting the various players in the e-commerce chain, (e-sellers, marketplaces, dropshippers, etc.), the Greek tax authorities (AADE) have recently published guides and notes on the One Stop Shop on its website. The guide provides an overview of how the platform works...

Country Briefs Greece Distance Selling E-Commerce One-Stop-Shop VAT reform

16 July 2021

Greece – Greece Extends Reduced VAT Rate on Certain Supplies of Goods or Services

Greece has extended the reduced VAT rate on coffee and non-alcoholic drinks, passenger transport (including their luggage) and cinema and theatre entrance fees until 30th September 2021. In addition, the reduced VAT rate applied to the tourism sector will be in force until 31st December 2021.

Country Briefs Greece Exhibitions, Conferences, Shows VAT rates

16 March 2021

Greece – Greece Extends Reduced VAT Rates to Five Islands

By ministerial decision, reduced VAT rates for the five islands of Leros, Lesbos, Kos, Samos and Chios have been extended until 30th June 2021.

Country Briefs Greece VAT rates

16 March 2021

Greece : introduction of new VAT return filing frequency

Greece – extended application of 13% VAT rate to some goods and services

Greece – New 6% VAT rate for books and electronic publications in Greece

Greece – Standard and Reduced VAT Rates Lowered

Greece – Reduced VAT rate on Certain Products

Greece – Reduced VAT Rate on Five Islands

Greece – Reduced VAT Rates for Five Islands

Greece – Greece publishes guides on the One Stop Shop reform (OSS and IOSS)

Greece – Greece Extends Reduced VAT Rate on Certain Supplies of Goods or Services

Greece – Greece Extends Reduced VAT Rates to Five Islands

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