Taxes and money
The 2026 tax reform, contributions, banks, cost of living
The 183-day and 60-day rules, how to get a tax number through Tax For All, and why you need a tax residency certificate.
The reform took effect on 1 January 2026: the tax-free allowance rose to €22,000 and deductions for children and rent were introduced. Plus the 50% and 20% reliefs for new residents.
17 years with no tax on dividends and interest. What the 2026 reform changed and why you still have to pay GESY.
What is withheld from your salary, what the employer pays, and why the self-employed contribution isn't based on actual income.
How to get a TIC and register for social insurance and VAT. Provisional tax twice a year and the €120,000 mandatory audit threshold.
Corporate tax has risen to 15%, the €350 annual levy has been abolished, and the IP Box gives an effective 3% on income from your own software.
Opening an account after the Hellenic–Eurobank and AstroBank–Alpha Bank mergers: documents, waiting times, sanctions restrictions and using Revolut.
Rent, utilities, groceries and transport costs by city. Budget estimates for one person and a family.
Deadlines for tax returns, provisional tax, quarterly contributions and VAT. Penalties for late filing and payment.