On Monday, Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis announced a comprehensive package of interventions for 2026 following measures unveiled at the Thessaloniki International Fair, aimed at boosting disposable income and reducing tax burdens for the middle class, families, and young people.
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The central pillars of the announced measures include a new income tax scale, pension and public salary increases, housing relief, and special provisions for islands and small settlements.
Among the specific measures announced, foundations and bequests will no longer be subject to corporate income tax on their general revenues from the 2026 tax year onwards, while donations to foundations and bequests will not be subject to gift tax.
The fiscal cost is estimated at 43 million euros annually, impacting the years 2027 and beyond.
