Greek tax authorities have introduced a new framework that will reassess fines issued from 19 April 2024, cutting penalties by up to 80% and setting a standard €100 fine for late or missing filings that do not create a tax liability. The reform also eliminates the €250/€500 penalties for low‑value withholding tax declarations and removes fines for cases where the additional tax payable is below €100.
“Global VAT news, delivered Tuesday and Thursday. Free, curated from 50+ official sources, no spam.”
VatCalc · about 7 hours ago
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.
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.
From 19 April 2024, all fines issued for late VAT filings will be reassessed under the new framework.
A flat €100 fine per violation applies to late or missing filings that do not create a tax due.
They no longer apply to late withholding tax declarations when the due amount does not exceed €100.
Late amended or initial tax returns where the additional tax payable is ≤ €100, and certain low‑value indirect or withholding tax filings within the same threshold.
This summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 4 May 2026. It relates to VAT developments in Greece. The original source is Tovima.
