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Greece is one of the first fiscal countries, fiscal since 1988. Current fiscal law defined in 2012 with later amendments
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The latest changes include changes related to the fiscal printer upgrades. One more major change: sending data online to fiscal authorities. From 2020, the obligation to use QR codes on receipts is in force. Relating to that, device upgrades are needed.
Type of fiscalization: hardware-based fiscalization
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See moreThe Greek Appodixi application has been updated; a new version is available for users.
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Author: Kristina Dosen
The Independent Public Revenue Authority is pleased to inform appodixi users that the new version of the application is now available for download on Google Play and the Apple Store. The old version of the app ceased to function at the end of the last work week, i.e., on Friday, May 19, 2023. The latest version of the app offers enhanced features to facilitate data completion for submitted repo... Read more
The Independent Public Revenue Authority is pleased to inform appodixi users that the new version of... Read more
European Union to introduce custom duties for products cheaper than 150 EUR
The European Commission has proposed a reform of the customs rules in the Union, which, among other things, provides for the introduction of customs duties for products whose value is lower than 150 euros. The proposed reform abolishes the current threshold on the basis of which goods with a value of less than 150 euros are exempted from customs duty, which was widely exploited by fraudsters. The... Read more
The European Commission has proposed a reform of the customs rules in the Union, which, among other... Read more
Does ViDA have an impact on retail or wholesale?
The biggest impact on retailers and wholesalers is regarding VAT registration, VAT compliance, and cross-border transactions, whereas online marketplaces are impacted the most. Read more
The biggest impact on retailers and wholesalers is regarding VAT registration, VAT compliance, and c... Read more
Does ViDA have an impact on fiscalization processes?
Since VAT is a key component of the fiscalization process, we can state with a certain level of certainty that VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) will impact fiscalization, especially in regard to online retailers and cross-border sales. Read more
Since VAT is a key component of the fiscalization process, we can state with a certain level of cert... Read more
Purpose of VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA)
In its core, ViDA covers three distinct but interrelated areas of VAT policy: - Digital reporting requirements (DRRs); - The VAT Treatment of the Platform Economy; and - The Single Place of VAT Registration and Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS) For each of these pillars, a time frame for implementation is set as follows: Digital Reporting Requirements (DRRs) As of January 2028: The propos... Read more
In its core, ViDA covers three distinct but interrelated areas of VAT policy: - Digital reportin... Read more
Greeks take up card payments, moving towards a more cashless future.
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Author: Kristina Dosen
Remote debit and credit card payments experienced remarkable growth, with increases of more than 70% and 100%, respectively, since the beginning of the pandemic. With the implementation of measures against the pandemic that was happening, online transactions witnessed a significant surge, while traditional in-person transactions were limited. Even after the restrictions were eased, the use of paym... Read more
Remote debit and credit card payments experienced remarkable growth, with increases of more than 70%... Read more
Latest document for Greece
See moreRecorded webinar: Meet Fiscal Solutions – What is our core business?
On March 15, 2023, Fiscal Solutions organized a free webinar on the topic of „Meet Fiscal Solutions – What is our core business?“. The webinar was held by Danilo Krstonijević, Account Manager at Fiscal Solutions. This webinar introduces us as an IT specialist for fiscalization and explains in detail what we do. Read more
On March 15, 2023, Fiscal Solutions organized a free webinar on the topic of „Meet Fiscal Solutions... Read more
OSS and E-commerce glossary
The purpose of this document is to provide a better understanding of the main words and phrases that are used when referring to the EU legislation relating to the One Stop Shop (hereinafter: “OSS”) as part of the EU VAT e-commerce package. Read more
The purpose of this document is to provide a better understanding of the main words and phrases that... Read more
Legal Q&A - Greece
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Author: Kristina Dosen
Q&A is a crucial document containing answers to common questions when it comes to fiscalization. Its content spares the precious time you would invest in researching this specific field. This document prepared by our experienced fiscal experts unveils answers to questions such as: What is the type of fiscalization in the country? When did it start and what was the timeline? What does the history of changes look like? What is the law? Which are the other regulations? Where does fiscal law need to be implemented? These examples concern only some general questions, but there are also chapters describing journals, communication with authorities, taxes, VAT, etc., and therefore questions and answers concerning these topics. Read more
Q&A is a crucial document containing answers to common questions when it comes to fiscalization. Its... Read more
A.1090/2022: Amendment of the joint decision A.1138/12.6.2020
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Author: Kristina Dosen
This document represents a new Decision amending the joint decision from 12.06.2020. the fiscal device in Greece that was officially published in the „Government Gazette No: 3540 Β' „ on the 8th of July 2022. Read more
This document represents a new Decision amending the joint decision from 12.06.2020. the fiscal devi... Read more
Modern payment media – Greece
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Author: Kristina Dosen
The purpose of this document is to explain what is the definition of payment medias (payment methods), what types of payment medias exist and what types of payments are used nowadays in Greece. We pointed out the main practical differences between those methods and to point out what are expected ways of developing and using new types of payment methods. Read more
The purpose of this document is to explain what is the definition of payment medias (payment methods... Read more
A.1098/2022: Determination of technical specifications (communication protocol)
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Author: Kristina Dosen
This document represents a new Regulation determining technical requirements for the fiscal devices in Greece that was officially published in the "Government Gazette B ' 3940“ on the 25th of July 2022 as A.1098/2022. Read more
This document represents a new Regulation determining technical requirements for the fiscal devices... Read more