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One in Five Tax Euros Paid Late as Greek Compliance Slips in 2025
In value added tax (VAT), on-time payments increased from €15.40 billion in 2024 to €17.16 billion in 2025, an increase of about 11.4%.
Overdue Tax Debt in Greece Climbs to €114 Billion Despite Collections
The overall rise in overdue debt is attributed to new overdue liabilities totaling €9.97 billion, as well as €2.21 billion in overdue debts from previous years that were assessed at a later stage
Greece Introduces Electronic Bank Account Seizures to Speed Up Tax Debt Collection
Under the new system, seizure orders for bank accounts and other financial institutions will be sent electronically through interconnected information systems linking the tax authority with banks.
Property Tax Values in Attica Surge by Nearly €90 Billion Between 2021 and 2026
The largest concentration of property value is recorded in the Athens regional unit, where total property value increased from €263.4 billion in 2021 to €342.5 billion in 2026.
Fuel Subsidies Instead of Tax Cuts: What EU Rules Really Allow on Fuel Taxes and Where Greece Stands
Commission figures show that excise duty in Greece is approximately €700 per 1,000 litres for petrol and €410 per 1,000 litres for diesel, placing the country among the higher-tax jurisdictions in the European Union.
Fuel Tax Cuts Could Slash Prices in Greece—but at a €1.7 Billion Cost
Proposals to cut fuel excise duties to EU minimum levels could significantly lower petrol, diesel, and heating oil prices in Greece, offering relief to households but at a substantial fiscal cost.
Greece Targets Vacant Bank-Owned Housing With New ENFIA Penalty Tax
The regulation includes an important exemption aimed at encouraging the use of housing stock.
Greek Government Prepares New Tax Cuts on Back of Stronger Revenues
Greek government is considering a new wave of fiscal measures that could begin rolling out in 2026, supported by extra fiscal space from the 2025 defence spending escape clause.
Greece Tightens Controls on Costly Real Estate Tax Exemptions
According to official data, total tax expenditures amount to €22.88 billion, of which nearly 40% relate to exemptions in capital taxation.
No Sugar or Fat Tax: Greece Rules Out Health Levy on Food in 2026
Across the EU, taxes on high fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) products are currently applied in 12 member states, while taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages have been introduced in 108 countries worldwide, according to data from the World Health Organization.
Greece Weighs Advance Tax Rulings to Boost Investor Certainty
The proposed framework aims to reduce the ambiguity that companies and investors often face when planning investments or structuring business transactions.
Greece Weighs Advance Tax Rulings to Boost Certainty for Investors
The Greek government is exploring the introduction of preliminary tax decisions, widely known internationally as Advance Tax Rulings (ATRs), as part of a broader effort to enhance tax certainty and predictability for businesses.
Greece’s Shadow Economy Still Looms Large Despite Digital Tax Reform Plans
Tax evasion remains a structural problem for the Greek economy.
Billion-Euro Exemption Sparks Questions Over Greece’s Fiscal Priorities
What seemed like a technical legislative detail has had major fiscal implications.
Greece Tightens Asset Checks on Tax Authority Staff
Under the new rules, not only AADE employees but also their family members may be examined if their financial information affects the overall picture of an employee’s wealth.
A Decade of Expanding Tax Breaks in Greece Leaves Vulnerable Citizens Behind
Although some relief measures are designed for low-income or disadvantaged groups, the overall structure skews heavily toward those with substantial assets or access to specialised tax regimes.
Amid Rising Rates Across Europe, Greece Stands Out With Ultra-Low Dividend Tax
At the opposite end of the spectrum are Estonia, Latvia and Malta, none of which impose any tax on dividends.
Eurobank Wins Seven-Year Legal Battle Over €29 Million Romanian Tax Dispute
Under the terms of the sale agreement, Eurobank would have been liable for the amount if the ruling became final.
Greece’s Energy Sector Strained by Heavy Tax Burden
Electricity is treated separately, with taxes calculated per megawatt hour.
Greece Bets on AI and Automation in Landmark Tax Administration Reform
Tax returns will be pre-filled automatically with existing data, while taxpayers will receive personalized reminders and guidance.
Hybrids and Small Cars Emerge as Winners in Greece’s New Tax Regime
A new Toyota Corolla Hybrid, which until now carried a tax burden of €7,600, will be reassessed at just €2,000 — a reduction of nearly 74 percent.
Inflation «feeds» public coffers - Greece’s VAT revenues climb to 11% of GDP, compared with 7.5% in the EU
Inflation has quietly swelled public revenues, particularly through indirect taxation such as value-added tax.
Greece to Digitize Tax Authority Archives by Mid-2026
The digital overhaul is set to reshape the way Greece’s tax administration functions.
Tax Windfall from Soaring Prices Leaves Greek Households Struggling
Τhe surge in revenues has little to do with a more dynamic economy and everything to do with inflationary pressure, which has inflated tax intake through higher prices.
Greece Eyes €2 Billion Tax Relief, But Will It Reach the Most Vulnerable?
As the Greek government prepares to unveil a sweeping tax relief package at the Thessaloniki International Fair, a crucial debate is emerging: will these measures genuinely narrow the country's persistent income gap—or end up reinforcing it? With inequality indicators stubbornly stagnant, the focus on middle-income earners is raising both hopes and concerns.
24 Hours Left: Greece’s Tax Filing Period Nears Its End
Greece approaches the final 24 hours before the July 15 deadline for 2025 income tax filings, amid calls from accountants for a short extension due to technical issues, while the Ministry of Finance stands firm on enforcing the submission cutoff.
Tax Filing Progress in Greece Reaches 86% with Calls for Minor Extension
Of those already processed, nearly 34% have resulted in tax bills, amounting to a total of €3.71 billion in assessed taxes - an average of €1,902 per taxpayer.
Why Public Shaming of Major Tax Debtors Fails to Spur Debt Repayment
Greece’s tax authority is preparing to name and shame individuals and companies owing over €150,000 in unpaid taxes, in a renewed push to pressure high-value defaulters into compliance. But despite the public exposure tactic, data shows the strategy has done little to recover the billions owed to the state.
Investors Back Metlen’s London IPO Plan, Reassured by Greek Tax Loyalty
On Thursday, the stock’s ex-dividend date, Metlen’s share price defied expectations by closing higher, signaling market confidence.
Greece to Offer Tax Fine Discounts Starting October - Here's Who Benefits
This allows them to disclose undeclared income or assets without entering into a formal dispute process.
Three in Four Greek Businesses Owe Tax in Latest Filings
In Greece, nearly three out of four corporate tax returns filed so far this year have resulted in businesses owing money to the state—underscoring longstanding issues within the country’s corporate tax base.