Greece
Greece is one of the 27 Member States of the European Union.
Basic VAcTs
| Latest update | 01.06.2024 |
| Country ISO Code | EL |
| EU Member State | Yes |
| Local name | Foros prostithemenis axias (FPA or ΦΠΑ) |
| VAT number format | EL 123456789 |
| VAT Rates | |
| Standard VAT Rate | 24% |
| Reduced VAT Rate | 13% |
| Special Reduced VAT Rate | 6% |
| VAT Compliance | |
| Standard VAT Return filing period | Monthly |
| Standard VAT Return filing deadline | Last day of the month following the filing period |
| VAT Representation required for non-resident businesses? | Yes, mandatory for non-EU businesses |
| Record retention period | 5 years |
| Electronic invoicing | Not mandatory for B2B transactions Click HERE for more info |
| Real-time reporting | Yes, via MyDATA platform |
| Special Rules | |
| General domestic reverse charge for domestic supplies of goods by non-resident businesses? |
No |
| Other domestic reverse charge mechanisms? | Yes, e.g. (sub-)contracting work, supplies of specific goods (e.g. scrap, waste materials) |
| Postponed Accounting on Import | No * |
| VAT Grouping possible? | No |
| VAT Refunds for non-EU businesses? | Norway and Switzerland |
| Remarks | |
| Link to VAT Law | HERE |
| Remarks | * Postponed accounting on importation is possible under conditions |
Below is an overview of the latest VAT news for this country.
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