From December 1st, the obligation to accept payments through IRIS in transactions with private individuals comes into effect, and the Independent Authority for Public Revenue is proceeding to complete the regulatory framework for connecting obligated businesses with the Tax Authority and accepting direct payments (IRIS) at the Point of Sale. The technical specifications are being finalized and new instant payment technological capabilities are being integrated into the framework for connecting cash register systems with the Tax Administration, through a series of decisions by the AADE Administrator, Giorgos Pitsilis, following consultation with involved parties and having as a principle “Payment collection (card, IRIS) – Mandatory receipt issuance from the cash register system”.
IRIS: The technical changes
Specifically, the connection protocols of previous decisions (A.1098/2022 and A.1155/2023) are being modified and the technical method for accepting instant payments by businesses at the Point of Sale is defined, through:
- Electronic funds transfer terminal (POS)
- Electronic Document Issuance Provider Services
(see related decisions, A.1147/2025, A.1160/2025)
Compliance Deadlines for Entities
Furthermore, compliance deadlines for technology and payment companies are established, as follows:
