Indirect tax ebook - Greece

Tax rates

Standard rate 19%
All goods and services are standard rated unless specifically defined.
Reduced rate 9%
Applies to a specified list, which includes for example fresh produce, electricity, pharmaceuticals, concerts, local transport and various professional activities (such as services provided by hotels, restaurants, writers, artists, etc.).
Reduced rate 4,5%
It concerns newspapers, periodicals, books and theater tickets.

The rate is further reduced by 30% in the case of goods and services provided by or to taxpayers in the Dodecanese and on other islands of the Aegean.

Information about Greece:

This information has been provided by Grant Thornton Greece, a member firm within Grant Thornton International Ltd and is for informational purposes only. Neither Grant Thornton Greece nor Grant Thornton International Ltd can guarantee the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of the data contained herein. As such, you should not act on the information without first seeking professional tax advice.
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