A new ministerial decision published in the Official Government Gazette specifies the categories of vehicles owned by public benefit organizations that are entitled to exemption from vehicle registration fees. This regulation is based on Article 24 of Law 4873/2021 and aims to strengthen volunteerism and charitable activities in the country.
Which vehicles qualify for exemption from registration fees
The new decision clarifies that the tax exemption does not cover all vehicles owned by public benefit organizations. Instead, it is limited to specific categories that directly serve social and philanthropic purposes.
The privileged categories include:
• Ambulances and specially modified vehicles for people with mobility difficulties
• Mobile medical units and blood donation units
• Mobile classrooms and educational vehicles
• Mobile libraries, cinemas and exhibition spaces
• Vehicles with specialized functions such as chemical hygiene facilities
Special provisions for public benefit organization buses
Special consideration is given to private-use buses owned by public benefit organizations. These vehicles are included in the exemption scheme provided they serve exclusively the statutory purposes of the organizations and are not used for profit-making activities.
The detailed categorization of vehicles is presented in the annex to the decision, following the European codes of Directive 2007/46/EC. This approach ensures harmonization with European standards and accurate classification of eligible vehicles.
