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Each company must make their own decisions about how they meet their tax obligations.
Value-Added Tax (VAT) — or Φόρος Προστιθέμενης Αξίας (ΦΠΑ) — is a general consumption tax applied to most goods and services in Greece.
Rates vary depending on the type of product or service, and certain categories benefit from reduced or zero rates.
| Rate | Type | Examples of goods and services |
|---|---|---|
| 24% | Standard | All other taxable goods and services |
| 13% | Reduced | Certain foods such as bread, dairy products and fruit, take away food, non-alcoholic beverages, water supplies, hotel accommodation (bed and breakfast), restaurant and catering |
| 6% | Reduced | Books (excluding e-books), newspapers and periodicals, theatre and concert admissions |
| 0% | Zero | Intra-community and international air and sea transport |
For full details, see the official VAT guidance from the Greek government.
Last changed 2026-01-26