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Greece Clarifies 30% VAT Reduction for Specific Islands Effective January 2026

  • From 1 January 2026, a 30% VAT rate reduction continues for Lesvos, Kos, Samos, and Chios if migrant reception centers operate there.
  • The reduction also applies to North Aegean Region islands, Samothraki (Evros), and Dodecanese islands with populations under 20,000.
  • Leros now qualifies for the reduction based on population, not migrant center operation.
  • Reduced VAT rates are 17%, 9%, and 4% (down from 24%, 13%, and 6%) for eligible goods and services, excluding tobacco and transport.
  • The circular details conditions and documentation required for supplies to and from eligible islands to benefit from the reduced rates.

Source: taxathand.com

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.



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