Seven out of 10 bar owners report annual losses, according to the tax bureau, while one in two F&B owners claim losses amid a booming tourism sector; hairdressers on average declared ...298 euros a month in income

Greek tax authorities uncovered nearly €3.2 million in unreported income across 58 tax declaration centers, imposing fines and 48-hour closures while EU fraud investigators continue auditing agricultural subsidy payments at OPEKEPE

Widespread violations were uncovered across Greece’s tourist hotspots, with Crete and the Peloponnese leading in tax evasion. Hundreds of fines and temporary closures were imposed by the country’s tax authority

Authorities dismantle a criminal network using over 370 “ghost” companies to fraudulently claim tax refunds, seizing weapons, cash, and financial documents during police operations

Undercover inspectors uncovered widespread tax evasion on tourist boats operation on the Greek island of Kos

Greece's tax authority launches intensive checks on VAT and tax refunds, deploying artificial intelligence

Citizens increasingly use the Appodixi platform to report tax evasion, smuggling, and corruption, with rewards offered for verified claims and authorities prioritizing high-risk cases

Authorities are keen to stress that this is not a sweeping policy targeting all businesses. Rather, it is a targeted measure designed to address specific tax behaviors among businesses with risk profiles that suggest a likelihood of evasion or sudden closure

Greece is making strides in its long fight against tax evasion, but the shadow economy still casts a long shadow over the country's ability to cut taxes or invest more in public services.

Authorities will also review related bank accounts and digital wallets to trace undeclared income.

The platform is already operational on the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) website, and an improved mobile version is expected to be released next month.

Mandatory installation of POS machines at practically all businesses, and by self-employed professionals takes a 'bite' out of tax evasion; 614% increase in declared revenue by carwashes

Audit teams use advanced algorithms and risk analysis to conduct lifestyle audits and identify taxpayers suspected of concealing undeclared income.

Mitsotakis spoke during an event organized by the national economy ministry and the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (IAPR or AADE)

These results will indicate to what extent the additional revenue can fund new initiatives starting in early 2026, with a probability of new tax cuts being announced by the government.

The appodixi digital platform produced 28,910 complaints, of which 3,879 are anonymous, and 25,031 are eponymous

Greece's tax authority AADE will be focusing on private vehicles, professionals, and businesses as it steps-up its attempts to combat tax evasion

The latest sweep by Greece’s tax bureau, this time targeting the e-commerce sector in the first half of the year, reportedly identified 52 online violators

Besides the 490 temporary closures, imposed fines imposed exceed 1.34 million euros for instances of revenue hiding

As the figures revealed the number of debtors totaled 3.87 individuals and legal entities