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A new financial control agency, DEOS, has been established in Greece to combat various forms of economic crime, including smuggling and money laundering.

Over 8 million taxpayers in Greece are urged to be cautious of pitfalls in their tax returns this year, according to guidance from the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE).

The application for submitting tax returns in Greece opens today for over 6.5 million taxpayers, with strict timelines and certain exemptions for specific groups.

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue in Greece has opened the tax declaration platform, available until July 15, 2026, advising taxpayers to check specific codes to minimize their tax burden.

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) in Greece has announced the publication of ENFIA tax statements for 2026, detailing significant financial figures and available discounts.

Greece's tax authority has launched an online application for legal entities to submit their income tax returns for the year 2025, automating the fine issuance process for late submissions.

The Greek tax authority (AADE) announced that auction announcements for vehicles will now include photographs and mileage to enhance transparency and improve the auction process.

The AADE has announced the schedule for payments of agricultural support for the second quarter of 2026, which will include both pending applications from previous years and new applications for 2025.

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue in Greece has automated the matching of existing Activity Codes for 1.9 million businesses according to new European classifications, issuing 9.5 million new codes.

The 2026 ENFIA bill will be mailed to approximately 7.3 million property owners in Greece, requiring a total payment of 2.3 billion euros, with the first installment due by March 31.

Greece's tax authority will begin accepting electronic tax declarations on March 16, 2026, with pre-filled forms available for 1.5 million taxpayers, including employees and retirees.

In 2025, Greece saw a decrease in tax revenue from real estate transfers, contrasted with an increase from parental gifts and inheritances.

The deadline for the submission of ship tax declarations and payment of the first installment of the first category ship tax has been extended to April 30, 2026, according to a joint decision by Greek officials.

The Independent Authority of Public Revenue in Greece announced a temporary halt of Tax Registry applications from March 1 to 10 due to a transition to new European classification standards.

Married taxpayers in Greece have until March 2 to apply for separate tax declarations through the AADE electronic platform.

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue in Greece announced the results of its January tax lottery, awarding a total of €50,000 to one winner and various amounts to other taxpayers.

The AADE has reported significant seizures linked to smuggling and tax evasion in Greece during the latter half of 2025.

Greek customs authorities continue to effectively combat illegal trafficking across the country, leading to significant seizures of cash, drugs, and contraband goods.

Employers have until the 27th of this month to submit salary certifications for the annual tax return process in Greece.

Greece's Independent Authority for Public Revenue is implementing a new detection algorithm to combat tax fraud involving companies that frequently change responsible parties and VAT numbers.

Greece's Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) outlines a new framework prioritizing certain tax cases in 2026, utilizing AI and automated systems to combat tax evasion and corruption.

The AADE has targeted significant tax evasion cases and black money for audits in 2026, employing advanced algorithms and digital tools.

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) in Greece has introduced a new system that simplifies the process of lifting bank secrecy, expanding the scope of individuals subject to scrutiny for money laundering.

Taxpayers can adjust their E3 form submissions within limited parameters regarding reported revenues and expenses before final submission.

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue in Greece is preparing to post the tax assessments for property owners in March, with the first installment due by the end of the month.

The Greek Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) will closely monitor cryptocurrency transactions by Greek taxpayers, both domestically and internationally, as part of a new framework for automatic information exchange.

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue in Greece announced that their E9 property declaration application will be temporarily unavailable on February 19 due to ongoing tax clearance work.

Greece's Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) is set to launch a new service named DEOS, focused on combating various financial crimes.

The AADE has released new details about organized economic crime syndicates it dismantled that utilized 'straw men' to manage numerous fictitious businesses in the hospitality and entertainment sectors.

Greece's Independent Authority for Public Revenue will implement a new e-send system by the end of 2026 to enable real-time transmission of transaction data from cash registers.

Greek authorities have dismantled an organized network of strawmen who were managing around 380 businesses, revealing debts of 43 million euros.

The AADE responds to complaints by SYRIZA-PS MP Vasilis Kokkalis about agricultural subsidies given to livestock farmers with no registered milk or meat production.

The online portal for submitting this year's tax returns will open on March 16, 2026, and taxpayers must carefully check their E1 form codes if they opt for automated submission.

The AADE has announced the opening of the system for the Single Aid Application for 2024 and 2025 from February 9 to February 27, 2026, allowing for corrections.

The AADE has announced the opening of the Unified Application for Support for the years 2024 and 2025 with a submission period from February 9 to February 27, 2026.

Recent fraudulent messages impersonating Greek authorities are a growing concern, with scams attempting to deceive citizens through SMS phishing.

Taxpayers in Greece have three important obligations to fulfill in February, including a potential discount on their property tax (ENFIA).

The AADE has announced the opening of the system for submitting the Single Application for Support (EAE) for 2024 and 2025, allowing farmers and breeders to make corrections to their applications identified with discrepancies following administrative reviews.

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) announced that the system for submitting applications for agricultural support for 2024 and 2025 will open on February 9 and remain available until February 27, 2026.

The head of the Independent Authority for Public Revenues, Georgios Pitsilis, and the director general of the National School of Judicial Officers, Taxiarhia Kouvou, signed an updated memorandum of educational and research collaboration to deepen their successful partnership.

Citizens are urged to remain vigilant against new SMS scams, following a warning from the Greek Police.

A new digital application has been launched to facilitate the exemption from vehicle registration fees for people with disabilities, streamlining the process by automatically retrieving necessary information from relevant centers.

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue has launched a new digital application that enables people with disabilities to apply for exemption from road taxes.

The Greek tax authority, AADE, has identified 147 companies involved in fictitious transactions totaling approximately 718 million euros, resulting in a VAT shortfall of over 143 million euros.

The Greek tax authority, AADE, has identified 147 companies involved in fraudulent transactions amounting to 720 million euros, evading value-added tax (VAT) totaling 143 million euros in 2025.

The AADE is designated as the authoritative body for collecting, processing, and transmitting tax information related to cryptocurrency users in Greece.

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue is advancing a medium to long-term plan to implement minimum thresholds for declared rents through the new Property Registry and Management System (MIDAS).

The article provides a guide on how to easily issue a VAT number and key number, including critical details for accessing myAADE in case of lost codes or changes in personal information.

The Greek AADE warns citizens about a recent surge in deceptive SMS from fraudsters posing as 'MYaade' or 'GOV' regarding unpaid annual road tax, urging recipients to click on links to supposedly pay vehicle taxes, which is a smishing attempt.

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) is preparing a new registry for properties that will gather data on rights, areas, uses, and leases of houses in the country, set to be operational by the end of March under a new digital platform for property management.