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 |
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 |
Yes, mandatory for non-EU businesses |
Record retention period | 5 years |
Electronic invoicing | Not mandatory for B2B transactions |
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 |
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