Business tax and compliance in Greece: a plain overview

Snapshot

Greek companies generally pay corporate income tax at a standard rate of 22 percent, and VAT, known locally as FPA, has a standard rate of 24 percent with reduced rates of 13 percent and 6 percent, as of 9 December 2025. Businesses report transactions to the tax authority AADE through the myDATA platform, and a phased mandate for business to business electronic invoicing is being introduced during 2026. Rules and dates change, so verify current obligations with AADE or a qualified adviser.

Corporate income tax: A standard rate of 22 percent applies to most companies for 2026. Some credit institutions are taxed differently. Verify with AADE or an adviser.
VAT, known as FPA: Standard rate 24 percent, with reduced rates of 13 percent and 6 percent for certain goods and services, as of 9 December 2025.
Reporting platform: Transactions are reported to AADE through myDATA, which collects invoices, credit notes and expense records.
Electronic invoicing: A phased business to business electronic invoicing mandate is being introduced during 2026. Confirm the dates that apply to your business.

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Tax and compliance for a Greek business centres on corporate income tax, VAT, and digital reporting to the tax authority AADE. Most companies pay corporate income tax at a standard rate of 22 percent for 2026, and VAT, called FPA in Greece, has a standard rate of 24 percent with reduced rates of 13 percent and 6 percent. Businesses transmit accounting documents to AADE through the myDATA platform, and a phased mandate for business to business electronic invoicing is being rolled out during 2026, starting with larger businesses. Penalties apply for unissued or unreported invoices. Rates, thresholds and timelines change, so confirm your current obligations with AADE or a qualified adviser. Positions are shown as of 9 December 2025.

The main taxes a Greek business meets

A business in Greece typically encounters corporate income tax on company profits, VAT on sales of goods and services, and payroll related contributions where it employs people. This page gives a plain overview to help you understand the landscape and ask the right questions. It is not tax advice, and rates and rules change, so verify the figures that apply to your business with AADE or a qualified adviser before you rely on them.

Corporate income tax and VAT

The standard corporate income tax rate is 22 percent for 2026, applied to most legal entities, although some credit institutions are taxed differently. VAT, known in Greece as FPA, has a standard rate of 24 percent, with reduced rates of 13 percent and 6 percent for certain categories. A business that is registered for VAT charges it on taxable sales, reclaims it on eligible costs, and reports it to AADE on the required cycle. Confirm your registration obligations and the rate that applies to your goods or services.

myDATA reporting and electronic invoicing

Greece operates a digital reporting platform called myDATA, run by AADE, to which businesses transmit accounting documents such as invoices, credit notes and expense records. A phased mandate for business to business electronic invoicing is being introduced during 2026. Larger businesses, broadly those with higher gross revenue, are scheduled to begin first, with later phases following during the year and an adjustment period to the end of 2026. Businesses can use certified electronic data transmission providers or free government tools. Penalties apply for unissued or unreported invoices, so confirm the timeline and tools that apply to your business with AADE or an adviser.

Compliance points to check for your business

These obligations depend on your size and activity, so confirm the detail that applies to you. Verify with the provider

Your corporate income tax position. The standard rate is 22 percent for 2026, but some entities are taxed differently, so verify with AADE or an adviser.
Your VAT, or FPA, registration and the rate that applies to your goods or services. The standard rate is 24 percent, with reduced rates of 13 percent and 6 percent, as of 9 December 2025.
Your myDATA reporting and the electronic invoicing phase that applies to you during 2026, since timelines depend on business size. Penalties apply for unissued or unreported invoices.

How to stay on top of Greek business tax and compliance

Confirm your corporate income tax and VAT registration obligations with AADE or a qualified adviser, and the rates that apply to your activity.
Set up myDATA reporting and choose a method for electronic invoicing, either a certified transmission provider or a free government tool.
Check which electronic invoicing phase applies to your business during 2026 and keep records that support your invoices and expenses, since penalties apply for unissued or unreported documents.

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Questions about business tax and compliance in Greece

What is the corporate tax rate in Greece?

The standard corporate income tax rate is 22 percent for 2026, applied to most legal entities. Some credit institutions are taxed differently. Rates can change between tax years, so verify the current figure with AADE or a qualified adviser before relying on it. This is general information, not advice, as of 9 December 2025.

What is the VAT rate in Greece?

VAT in Greece is called FPA. The standard rate is 24 percent, with reduced rates of 13 percent and 6 percent for certain goods and services. Whether you must register, and which rate applies to your sales, depends on your activity, so confirm your obligations with AADE or an adviser as of 9 December 2025.

What is myDATA and does my business need it?

myDATA is the digital platform run by AADE to which businesses transmit accounting documents such as invoices, credit notes and expense records. Most businesses report through it. The exact obligations depend on your size and activity, so confirm what applies to your business with AADE or a qualified adviser, as of 9 December 2025.

Is electronic invoicing mandatory in Greece?

A phased mandate for business to business electronic invoicing is being introduced during 2026, starting with larger businesses and extending to others in later phases, with an adjustment period to the end of 2026. Businesses can use certified providers or free government tools, and penalties apply for unissued or unreported invoices. Confirm the dates that apply to your business with AADE or an adviser.

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