Foreign VAT Refunds Guide from Greece
The following information details the requirements needed to be eligible for a VAT refund in Greece. These include claimable expense types, the Greece VAT rates and deadlines, as well as claiming periods.
What Expenses are Claimable for VAT Refund in Greece?
Hotel & Accommodation
0
%
Restaurants
0
%
Conf, Trade Shows & Expo
10
%
Public Transport
0
%
Fuel
0
%
Marketing Costs
10
%
Professional Fees
10
%
Car Rental
0
%
Training, Courses & Seminar
10
%
What are the Greece VAT Rates?
Greece divides VAT rates into three categories:
The standard rate, applied to most goods and services.
Greece has two reduced VAT rates; 13% for certain goods and services, and 6% for specific categories like books and pharmaceutical products.
Reduced rates are applicable for the Aegean Islands, including Chios, Kos, Leros, Lesbos, and Samos.
How to Get VAT Refunds from Greece for Your Business?
VAT Refunds Guide for EU Companies
- Check Eligibility: Businesses must be established and VAT registered within the EU but not in Greece.
- Gather Documentation: Collect relevant invoices and documentation relating to VAT.
- Submit Application for Refund: File your electronic refund application through the online portal of your home country's tax authority. They will forward your application to the Greek authorities.
- Await Processing: Wait for the Greek Tax Administration to process the VAT refund.
VAT Refunds Guide for Non-EU Companies
- Check Eligibility: Non-EU businesses wanting to claim VAT refunds from Greece need to be based outside the EU and not be liable for VAT in Greece.
- Gather Documentation: Gather all necessary original invoices and documents supporting your VAT claim.
- Submit Application for Refund: Complete the Application Form for VAT Refunds and send it to the Greek Tax Administration by post along with the necessary documentation.
- Await Processing: Wait for the Greek Tax Administration to process your VAT refund.
Frequently Asked Questions About Greece VAT Recovery
September 30 for all countries.
All EU countries and the United Kingdom.
January-December of the previous year.
It can take up to 9 months depending on complexity of the VAT claim.
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