Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced changes to the taxation of tips paid through electronic transactions, significantly increasing the tax-free allowance for workers.
Under the new measure, the monthly tax-free limit for electronically paid tips will increase from €300 to €500 for employees who work throughout the year. On an annual basis, the tax-free threshold will rise to €6,000.
Higher Allowance for Seasonal Workers
The new rules also introduce a different calculation method for seasonal workers.
Instead of applying the tax-free threshold on a monthly basis, the allowance will be calculated over the entire year. This means employees who work for only part of the year—such as six months—will be able to receive a higher tax-free amount during their working period.
According to the government, a worker employed for six months could receive up to €1,000 per month in tax-free electronic tips, more than triple the current monthly limit.
The measure applies only to tips paid through electronic payment methods and is expected to be introduced through upcoming legislation.
