From November 1, 2025, all Greek businesses, including e-shops, must accept IRIS payments, a system that enables instant mobile phone transactions without needing card details. Businesses are not required to replace their POS devices but must upgrade their software to integrate IRIS, which also strengthens tax compliance by linking transactions directly to cash registers. Read more

In Greece, a double swipe of a bank card at an EFT-POS terminal does not result in a double charge, as a transaction only occurs when the amount is re-entered and confirmed by the store employee. The Hellenic Banking Association reassures consumers that a second swipe or acceptance sound alone does not trigger a financial transaction. Read more

This document addresses all the technical details regarding the fiscalizaton process in Greece. In this presentation, we deal with topics such as - Country overview - Fiscal concept overview - Overview of fiscal printers - Integration of fiscal printer - Error handling Read more

Starting July 1, 2030, the EU will eliminate the Intra models for VAT reporting, replacing them with mandatory electronic invoicing under Directive 516/2025. The new system, part of the VIDA 2030 Package, will require businesses to issue standardized e-invoices for all intra-EU B2B transactions, with data transmitted to VIES for cross-border VAT monitoring and fraud prevention. This shift aims to... Read more

The Digital Services Act (DSA) is an EU regulation designed to ensure safer and more transparent online environments by imposing new responsibilities on digital service providers, including those outside the EU. It applies to a broad range of online platforms, with stricter obligations for very large platforms, but also key requirements for medium-sized businesses, such as EU representation, transparency, and content moderation reporting. Read more

Greece is introducing a series of retail market reforms aimed at curbing inflation, enhancing consumer protection, and increasing price transparency, especially within the supermarket sector. Key measures include granting enforcement powers to the Consumer Ombudsman, extending the profit margin ceiling, regulating promotions, and enforcing the new Code of Conduct on discounts effective March 2025. Read more