Greece announces new tax rules for venture capital mutual funds (AKES funds)
Greece’s Law 5162/2024 introduces amendments to the taxation framework for venture capital mutual funds governed by Law 2992/2002, known as AKES funds. New tax rules for venture capital mutual funds (AKES funds) AKES funds established on 1
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Greece enacts participation exemption for intra-group dividends, capital gains
The Greece Ministry of Finance has enacted legislation Bill 5162/2024Â on 5 December 2024 which introduces a participation exemption regime for intra-group dividends and capital gains received by Greek tax-resident legal entities from non-EU
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Greece enacts 2025 tax reform measures
Greece has published Law No. 5162 in the Official Gazette on 5 December 2024 enacting 2025 tax reform measures. The legislation eliminates the business (trade) tax for all individuals and extends the suspension of capital gains tax on the
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European Commission applauds Greece’s pledge to align tonnage tax with state aid rules
The European Commission in a release on 25 November 2024 announced that the acceptance by Greece of the appropriate measures proposed by the Commission to bring the existing Greek tonnage tax scheme and related measures in line with State aid
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Greece consults tax exemptions for non-EU intra-group dividends, capital gains
The Greek Ministry of Finance (MoF) has initiated a public consultation regarding the introduction of a participation exemption for intra-group dividends and capital gains derived from non-EU entities. This proposed measure aims to enhance the
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Greece unveils tax reform plans for 2025Â
Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance has announced new legislation for tax reform measures for 2025 on 5 November 2024. The bill, entitled "Measures to enhance income, tax incentives for innovation and business transformations and
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Japan, Greece tax treaty enters into force
Japan's Ministry of Finance has confirmed that the income tax treaty with Greece will take effect on 5 December 2024. The exchange of diplomatic notes between Japan and Greece for the entry into force of the “Convention between Japan and the
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Greece introduces new VAT code to enhance clarity
The government has implemented VAT Code A 162/2024, published in the Official Gazette on 11 October 2024, to ensure clarity and uniformity in provisions without introducing any significant changes. This comprehensive update simplifies VAT
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Greece releases solidarity contribution details for energy, mining sectors
The Greek Public Revenue Authority (AADE) has published an outline of the form and content of the temporary solidarity contribution declaration on 18 September 2024. Greece introduced temporary solidarity contribution targeting companies in the
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Greece announces initiatives to boost startup investments and mergers
The Greek government has announced changes to its Golden Visa programme in an attempt to boost the startup ecosystem and provide new investment opportunities. A residence permit (similar to the Golden Visa) will be awarded to non-resident
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Greece ratifies tax treaty with Japan
The Greek parliament approved the ratification of the income tax treaty with Japan on 18 September 2024. Signed on 1 November 2023, it is the first of its kind between the two nations. It will enter into force 30 days after the exchange of
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Greece abolishes stamp duty, introduces digital transaction tax
The Greek government has enacted a new law that removes stamp duty and introduces a digital transaction tax on 16 September 2024. This fee will apply to Greek residents and permanent establishments for various transactions, such as loans,
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Greece proposes new digital transaction fee to replace stamp duty
The Greek parliament is reviewing a draft bill from the Ministry of Finance, submitted on 2 September 2024. The bill proposes eliminating stamp duty and introducing a new digital transaction fee of up to 3.6% on certain transactions. The new
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Greece, Moldova to negotiate tax treaty amendment
Moldova has authorised the negotiation of an amending protocol to the 2004 income and property tax treaty with Greece on Thursday, 22 August 2024. The authorisation – Decree No. 1591-IX of 16 August 2024 – was published in the Official
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Greece imposes special levy on gas-fuelled electricity producers for August
Greece has implemented a new law imposing a special levy on electricity producers that use natural gas as fuel for August 2024. This levy, set at EUR 10 per thermal megawatt-hour of the higher heating value of natural gas, is part of the
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Greece: MoF proposes 3% tax discount for early lump-sum payments
The Greek Ministry of Finance (MoF) has proposed extending the 3% discount for lump-sum personal income tax (PIT) payments until 2 August 2024. Originally, the discount was only available for payments made by the initial filing deadline of 31
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Greece: MoF extends tax return deadlines
Greece’s Ministry of Finance has announced an extension for filing personal and corporate income tax returns, moving the deadline to 2 August 2024 for individuals and 9 August 2024 for legal entities. This decision was made due to technical
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Greece imposes 33% solidarity contribution on energy and mining sectors
Greece has introduced a new temporary solidarity contribution targeting companies in the energy and mining sectors, set at a rate of 33%, in line with European Council Regulation (EU) 2022/1854. This measure is outlined in Bill 5123/2024, enacted
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