The countdown for submitting asset declarations 2025 has begun, and those obligated have a deadline until October 31 to complete the process through the new platform, which brings conveniences but also hides traps that don’t forgive mistakes.
The main innovation is that from this year there is the possibility of automatic data extraction from Greek financial institutions (foreign ones are excluded) for deposits and loans, while if technical problems arise in the connection with banks, authorities assure these will be resolved.
Those obligated, once they enter the application with their taxisnet codes, can select from the list of connected organizations and “extract” their data without needing to enter it manually.
Asset declarations 2025: The deadline for submission, conveniences and “traps” in the platform
According to the Asset Declaration Authority, data is already available for those who have been included in the monthly or annual lists of their organizations. However, those obligated must meticulously check bank balances, real estate, and vehicles to avoid facing discrepancies in future audits.
A critical point is the independent obligation of spouses, as even if they don’t have a professional capacity that makes them obligated, they must enter pothen.gr and submit a separate declaration. The omission, even through ignorance, incurs serious fines. The same applies to cohabitation partners, who are considered directly obligated persons.
The timeline until the end of October gives those obligated time to wait for data preloading from banks and to calmly address any technical malfunctions. The essence is that, despite the conveniences, the responsibility for correct completion belongs exclusively to the declarant.
Asset declarations: Step-by-step process
For successful and problem-free completion of the process, those obligated should follow these steps and keep in mind the following guidelines:
● Platform access: Access is through the website www.pothen.gr with TaxisNet codes.
● Data extraction: Once connected, you should select automatic data extraction. However, you must carefully check if data has been extracted from all banks you work with.
● Verification and completion: Meticulously check all pre-filled fields. Don’t rely solely on automatic extraction. If you notice that data from National Bank or Alpha Bank (or any other institution) is missing, you must enter it “manually.”
● “Source of funds”: Every significant movement and every amount must be accompanied by justification of its origin. For example, many depositors proceeded massively to “redistribute” money from bank to bank to avoid automatic charges for deposits with low balances or in dormancy. It’s essential to correctly characterize the money, i.e., explain if it comes from salary, rent, sale of assets, donations, etc.
● Attention to vehicles and real estate: Check this data too, as any differences compared to your actual wealth status may create serious problems.
● Spouse’s declaration: It’s emphasized once again that the spouse submits their own declaration, even if they weren’t directly obligated as a person. This is a separate obligation that must not be omitted.
Who is obligated
Based on law 5026/2023, the obligation to submit asset declarations concerns:
● Political persons (President of the Republic, Prime Minister, Ministers, MPs, MEPs, etc.)
● Elected Local Government officials (Regional Governors, Mayors, councilors)
● Judicial and prosecutorial officials
● Public servants and executives who manage public money
● Officers of Armed Forces and Security Corps
● Members of Independent Authorities and audit bodies
● Bank and financial organization executives
● Media owners, publishers, directors and journalists of specific reports
● Sports officials and members of public works committees
● Spouses or partners with cohabitation agreements of the above obligated persons
