- Greece’s tax authority plans to introduce an automated VAT collection system to curb evasion and stabilize revenues.
- The system would automatically transfer a portion of VAT from each transaction directly to the state, reducing businesses’ use of VAT as working capital.
- Two scenarios are under consideration: a fixed percentage remitted per transaction or individualized rates based on business turnover and past VAT payments.
- Implementation will start with service providers and expand to retail, requiring technical upgrades to payment and POS systems.
- The VAT gap in Greece has already decreased, and officials aim to reach the EU average by the end of 2026.
Source: ekathimerini.com
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