Greece: Tax

Decision A.1147/2026 issued by the Independent Authority for Public Revenues simplifies the procedure for inclusion in the alternative taxation regime for foreign-source income under Article 5A of Law 4172/2013. The regime applies to individuals residing outside Greece and contemplating to transfer their tax residence to Greece while making a qualifying investment in Greece. For the enhanced facilitation of taxpayers, the application and accompanying documentation may be submitted either digitally, by post or in person.

The strategic management of corporate profits through tax-exempt reserves offers significant advantages for investment implementation in sociétés anonymes and capital companies. However, their subsequent distribution triggers complex legal and tax implications that can dramatically impact cash flows and corporate obligations. This comprehensive analysis examines the main categories of tax-exempt reserves, their tax treatment upon distribution, and the critical legal framework governing them, while

A draft bill of the Ministry of National Economy and Finance has been submitted to public consultation, entitled ‘Measures to address the energy crisis and to strengthen citizens’ disposable income, wage-related and tax provisions, regulations concerning the out of court debt settlement mechanism, public sector pension arrangements, provisions regarding the Hellenic Gaming Commission and the improvement of the regulatory framework for gaming activities, regulations concerning the Public Real Estate Company SA and other provisions’.

The strategic management of corporate profits through tax-exempt reserves offers significant advantages for investment implementation in sociétés anonymes and capital companies. However, their subsequent distribution triggers complex legal and tax implications that can dramatically impact cash flows and corporate obligations. This comprehensive analysis examines the main categories of tax-exempt reserves, their tax treatment upon distribution, and the critical legal framework governing them, while

A draft bill introduces a new 72-instalment settlement scheme for debts owed to Greece's AADE and e-EFKA, covering overdue obligations from before December 2023. This article examines the eligibility criteria, interest rates, and enforcement suspensions under the new scheme, while comparing its advantages and limitations against the existing out-of-court debt settlement mechanism to help debtors determine the most suitable restructuring option.

The increase of the share capital of a société anonyme constitutes one of its principal forms of financing. It is distinguished both from financing through external sources, such as borrowing...

A draft bill of the Ministry of National Economy and Finance has been submitted to public consultation, entitled ‘Measures to address the energy crisis and to strengthen citizens’ disposable income, wage-related and tax provisions, regulations concerning the out of court debt settlement mechanism, public sector pension arrangements, provisions regarding the Hellenic Gaming Commission and the improvement of the regulatory framework for gaming activities, regulations concerning the Public Real Estate Company SA and other provisions’.

On 15 May 2026, the Hellenic Parliament adopted the New Law 5301/2026 (the Law) entitled 'Administrative Cooperation in the Field of Taxation – Transposition of Council Directive (EU) 2023/2226 of 17 October 2023 and Council Directive EU 2025/872 of 14 April 2025 Amending Directive 2011/16/EU on Administrative Cooperation in the Field of Taxation'.

The principal provisions concern the transposition into Greek law of two EU Directives — 2023/2226 and 2025/872 (DAC8 and DAC9, respectively) — through amendments to Law 4170/2013 (the Law), the framework statute governing administrative cooperation in the field of taxation.

Navigating property transfers when debts to the Greek State prevent obtaining a tax clearance certificate presents significant challenges. This article examines the court-authorised private sale mechanism under Article 998(6) of the Greek Code of Civil Procedure, which enables property transfers while limiting the State's recovery to 25% of the purchase price, and explores how this procedure is reshaping real estate transactions in Greece.

Decision A.1147/2026 issued by the Independent Authority for Public Revenues simplifies the procedure for inclusion in the alternative taxation regime for foreign-source income under Article 5A of Law 4172/2013. The regime applies to individuals residing outside Greece and contemplating to transfer their tax residence to Greece while making a qualifying investment in Greece. For the enhanced facilitation of taxpayers, the application and accompanying documentation may be submitted either digitally, by post or in person.

On 24 June 2026, the European Commission adopted an ambitious tax simplification package comprising two legislative proposals aimed at simplifying EU tax rules, reducing compliance burdens for businesses and strengthening the competitiveness of the Internal Market.