Greek VAT update: The omnibus tax bill tabled on 1 May 2026 introduces immediate tightening of the reverse charge for construction services, reduces the VAT rate on electricity transmission services to 6 %, and retroactively lowers penalties for nil and credit VAT returns and late withholding filings back to April 2024. Volume‑based rebate clarifications also take effect immediately. All changes are expected to apply from publication in the Official Gazette, with updates reflected instantly in invoices, VAT returns and e‑invoicing.
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SAFT Validator · about 1 month ago
Greece has introduced a three-layer digital tax framework that combines real‑time reporting via myDATA, a structured B2B e‑invoicing mandate, and an e‑transport system for goods movement. The B2B e‑invoicing requirement becomes mandatory on March 2 2026 for firms with revenue above €1 million and on October 1 2026 for all other businesses, while myDATA has been compulsory since 2021. Early adopters receive significant tax incentives, and non‑compliance triggers steep penalties.
RTC Suite · 2 months ago
Greek authorities have postponed the mandatory B2B e‑invoicing go‑live to 2 March 2026, with a two‑month soft‑launch ending in early May. The first wave targets resident large businesses (turnover €1 million+) and covers domestic B2B supplies and exports outside the EU, while EU B2B remains optional. Penalties for non‑compliance include VAT‑based fines and fixed €500/€1,000 penalties, and businesses must submit a commencement declaration to AADE before issuing e‑invoices.
VatCalc · 2 months ago
Greek tax authority AADE has postponed the mandatory B2B e‑invoicing launch to 2 March 2026, with a two‑month soft launch ending 2 May 2026 for large resident businesses. All other resident taxpayers must adopt the system from 1 October 2026, and a new penalty regime and early‑adopter incentives have been announced.
Deloitte · 3 months ago
Greece will gradually enforce mandatory B2B e‑invoicing, starting 2 February 2026 for high‑revenue firms and 1 October 2026 for all other entities. The new rules cover all B2B transactions, sales to non‑EU entities (excluding retail) and public‑sector contracts, requiring use of the IAPR’s Timologio platform. Businesses should prepare early to comply with the new invoicing framework.
KPMG · 4 months ago
Greece's parliament has passed a bill mandating electronic invoicing for business-to-business transactions, with incentives available for entities that adopt e-invoicing early. The requirement applies to domestic B2B transactions, exports to non-EU destinations, and public contracts.
Express · 1 day ago
HMRC has announced new VAT road fuel scale charges for petrol and diesel vehicles in the UK, effective from 1 May 2026 and lasting until 30 April 2027. The charges vary by CO2 emissions and accounting period, with specific rates for 12‑month, 3‑month and 1‑month periods. Businesses must adopt the new scales from the next prescribed accounting period beginning on or after 1 May 2026.
From the date of enactment, likely 1 May 2026, in Greece.
The rate is reduced to 6 % effective 1 May 2026.
Penalties are reduced retroactively to April 2024.
Immediately upon enactment, 1 May 2026.
This summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 4 May 2026. It relates to VAT developments in Greece. The original source is VatCalc.
