Greece: AADE announces decision remain unchanged interest rates for late and undue tax payment
On 9 August 2023, the Greek Public Revenue Authority (AADE) issued Decision A.1121 of 3 August 2023. Greece has opted to keep the existing interest rates for late tax payments and the refund of improperly paid taxes intact, despite an upward
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Greece implements timelines and guidelines for exchange of tax information requests
On 21 June 2023, Greece has issued a circular outlining a comprehensive framework for the exchange of information, streamlining the process and setting specific timelines. The circular encompasses various mechanisms, including bilateral tax
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Greece introduces new process for fossil fuel companies on temporary solidarity contribution return
On 8 June 2023, the Greek Public Revenue Authority (AADE) has recently issued Decision A. 1069, outlined the necessary procedures and return form for the temporary solidarity contribution imposed on fossil fuel companies. This move aligns with
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Greece: Public Revenue Authority publishes frequently asked question on CbC Report
On 24 February 2023, the Public Revenue Authority released frequently asked question (FAQ) document in English providing the elaborate description of country-by-country (CbC) reporting, related OECD Country-by-Country reporting guidelines and
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Greece increases additional deduction for advertising expenses
On 21 December 2022, Greece published Law No. 5005 in the Official Gazette, which extended the application of the 30% special deduction for advertising expenses to the tax year 2023 as well as 2022. In some circumstances, a 100% additional deduction
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Greece introduces simplifies tax refund procedure for legal entities
On 14 November 2022, the Greek Public Revenue Authority (AADE) published Decision A. 1160 in the Official Gazette regarding the simplified income tax refund procedures for legal entities. Accordingly, if entities file their corporate income tax
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Greece: Parliament adopts a draft bill to update code of tax procedure
On 27 October 2022, the parliament of Greece adopted a tax law ratification bill for consideration. The bill includes the following measures: Includes definitions; Establishment of regulatory procedures for tax declaration and payment;
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Greece: AADE extends annual certificate of the tax compliance deadline
On 21 October 2022, the Greek Public Revenue Authority (AADE) published Decision A. 1141 on the official website regarding the filing deadline for the annual certificate of tax compliance issued by certified accountants and auditing companies. AADE
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Greece amends corresponding adjustment provisions for Transfer Pricing
On 23 September 2022, Greece published Law No. 4972/2022 in the Official Gazette containing various tax measures including transfer pricing. The law amends an existing provision on transfer pricing adjustments upwards to provide for corresponding
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Greece introduces new tax incentives
On 29 July 2022, Greece enacted legislation (Bill 4957/2022) that provides new research and development (R&D) tax incentives for companies. The law includes the following measures: -Provision of a deduction for R&D-related business
See MoreGreece publishes lists of Jurisdictions for Automatic Exchange of Information on CbC reporting
Recently, the Ministry of Finance published a decision containing the list of jurisdictions to which it will apply the OECD Agreement on the Automatic Exchange of Information on Country-by-Country Reporting (CbC) (2016) in 2022 concerning the
See MoreGreece enacts ATAD’s reverse hybrid rule
On 30 June 2022, the government of Greece enacted legislation implementing ATAD's reverse hybrid rule with retroactive effect from 1 January 2022. The rule does not apply to collective investment vehicles. The new rule applies to situations where
See MoreGreece enacts a law providing a 30% tax exemption for SMEs
On 26 May 2022, the Greek Official Gazette published Law No. 4935/2022 which introduced a 30% income tax exemption for certain new business reorganizations. The tax exemption applies provided that the following cumulative conditions are
See MoreGreece: AADE issues a Circular regarding MCAA for the year 2020
On 18 April 2022, the Greek Public Revenue Authority (AADE) published Circular A.1051 of 18 April 2022, which determines the lists of jurisdictions with which Greece wants implement the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the exchange of
See MoreGreece: Government introduces new rules for interest deduction restriction
On 28 March 2022, Government published Law No. 4916/2022, which establishes new group escape rules for the 30% of EBITDA interest deduction restriction. The new group scape rule was made optional when the Greek interest restriction rules were
See MoreIMF Report Looks at the Economic Situation in Greece
On 31 March 2022 the IMF published a report following discussions with Greece under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. The economy has recovered strongly from the recession in 2020 caused by the pandemic; and output recovered to
See MoreGreece: AADE issues a Circular to provide guidance on CFC rules
On 23 February 2022, the Greek Public Revenue Authority (AADE) published Circular E. 2018 of 23 February 2022, providing guidance on the application of Controlled Foreign Companies (CFC rules). This is introduced as from 1 January 2019 in line with
See MoreGreece: Finance Ministry highlights tax measures on 2022 Budget
On 17 December 2021, the Finance Ministry announced an overview of tax measures on the 2022 Budget. Some of the approved tax measures are given below: The corporate income tax rate is reduced from 24% to 22% for legal entities and legal entities
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