Greece has slightly postponed mandatory B2B e-invoicing for large businesses to March 2, 2026, introducing a transition period until May 3, 2026 to allow system adaptation. While penalties are deferred until the end of this period, non-compliance will still be strictly sanctioned as if no invoice was issued. Greece has postponed the start of mandatory B2B e-invoicing. Instead of beginning in Febru... Read more

Greece is ramping up market inspections to curb VAT evasion, combining on-site checks with electronic cross-checks focused on mandatory connectivity between EFT-POS, IRIS, cash registers, and the myDATA system. Read more

Greece’s AADE will intensify tax controls in 2026 by shifting from random inspections to data-driven risk analysis, with a strong focus on retail transactions and sectors prone to cash-based tax evasion. Read more

Greece is rapidly shifting from a cash-heavy economy to widespread electronic payments, driven by government measures, new legal requirements, and the linking of payment terminals to tax authorities, with studies by the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE) showing strong growth in card usage and significant VAT gains. Read more

Greece’s Law 5246/2025 introduces a targeted VAT reform focused on supporting low-population island regions, extending real estate VAT suspension rules, and removing certain levies. Read more

From December 1st, all B2C transactions must accept IRIS payments, with regulatory groundwork being finalized by the AADE. Read more