Taxes in Greece

Tax is commonly called foros, and taxation is forologia in Greek. Greece has national taxes and other public charges connected to income, purchases, property, work, business, and particular transactions. The AFM is the Greek tax identification number. It is used to connect declarations, payments, property, business matters, and many administrative actions to the correct taxpayer. AADE is the authority responsible for national tax administration. Many registrations, declarations, notices, payment details, and taxpayer records are handled through its electronic environment. Income tax may concern wages, pensions, self-employment, business profits, rent, and investment income. The way income is reported or taxed depends on its source and the taxpayer's circumstances. VAT, known in Greece as FPA, is a tax on many goods and services. Businesses may have duties to charge, record, report, and pay it, while consumers usually encounter it within the purchase price. Property can create separate tax and reporting responsibilities. ENFIA is the familiar Greek name for a recurring property tax, while ownership records and transactions may have additional consequences. Tax residence is not the same as citizenship. It helps determine how Greece treats a person's income and can become complex when someone lives, works, owns assets, or receives income in more than one country. Employees, landlords, property owners, investors, and self-employed people need different records. Invoices, receipts, contracts, bank evidence, payroll documents, and property information should be kept complete and consistent. Tax rules depend heavily on facts and can change. The stable first steps are to secure access to official records, check personal details, keep evidence, and obtain qualified advice for cross-border or business matters.