E-invoicing mandate: all businesses must comply by October 2026
Greece mandates e-invoicing for all businesses from October 2026. Learn about scope, penalties, and tax incentives for early adopters.
Economy
Greek Restaurant Federation Demands VAT Cut Back to 13%
Greece’s restaurant federation meets with the Deputy Finance Minister to push for a VAT reduction to 13% and key tax reforms for the food service sector.
AADE: Seized properties can now be sold with partial debt payment
Greece’s AADE tax authority now allows seized properties to be sold with just 25% of the outstanding debt paid — easing the path for thousands of property owners.
E-invoicing mandatory for small businesses in Greece from October 2026
Greece mandates e-invoicing for small businesses from October 2026, with tax incentives for early adopters and fines up to €2,500 for non-compliance.
Athens Airbnb Crackdown: Growth Rate Drops to Just 1.7% After New License Freeze
Athens Airbnb license freeze cuts short-term rental growth from 20% down to just 1.7%, as new data reveals surging tourist pressure on city neighborhoods.
Brain gain in Greece: “Almost two-thirds of emigrants have returned,” says Handelsblatt
Germany’s Handelsblatt reports Greece is reversing its brain drain, with nearly two-thirds of emigrants returning home driven by family ties and quality of life.
Bank of Greece Imposes €2.2M+ Fines on Banks and Servicers for Violations
The Bank of Greece imposed over €2.2M in fines in 2025 on banks and servicers for AML violations and regulatory breaches.
Greece Has Budget Surplus to Support Citizens if Fuel Prices Rise
Greece’s energy minister says a budget surplus gives the government firepower to shield households and businesses from rising fuel and energy prices.
Nestorio Dam: €59.25M project tender coming soon, minister confirms
Greece’s Infrastructure Minister confirms the €59.25M Nestorio Dam tender is imminent, set to irrigate 70,000 acres and support 5,000 farmers in Kastoria.
Oil prices dive to lowest since July 20 as US-Iran tensions ease
Oil prices slide to their lowest since July 20 as US-Iran ceasefire talks gain momentum, pushing Brent below $87 and WTI near $81 per barrel.
Greece delays tax debtor blacklist to February 2027 amid 72-installment relief plan
Greece postpones its major tax debtor blacklist to February 2027, giving eligible taxpayers time to enroll in the new 72-installment debt relief plan.
Greece launches €600M water infrastructure plan and national water strategy
Greece launches a €600M+ national water strategy with 200+ projects in 119 municipalities, new legislation, and expanded utility powers to tackle water scarcity.