2025 is expected to be a pivotal year for the Greek economy, given that the course of tax revenues will largely determine the permanent tax reductions that will take effect from 2026. For this reason, the machines of the AADE and the Ministry of National Economy and Finance are working at an intense pace, as they know that a key to the implementation of permanent interventions to reduce taxation is to limit tax evasion.

It is estimated that there is considerable scope for capturing part of the hidden tax material, as all official data, such as the VAT gap, show that, despite the reduction in recent years, it remains at levels higher than the Eurozone average.

With the start of the new tax year, many tax control mechanisms will intensify their efforts, equipped with new tools provided by AADE to enhance efficiency. This effort is emerging as a national goal, as can be seen from the Prime Minister’s continuous interventions for tax administration. He has repeatedly emphasized the importance of reducing tax evasion as a tool for a fairer distribution of tax burdens and relief for the middle class.

Providing tax relief to the middle class, especially middle-income earners, is a central objective of economic policy. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has underlined that, despite the steps that have already been taken to reduce taxation, there is room for further relief, with a horizon of 2026 and beyond.

To achieve permanent tax reductions, additional revenue is needed through the fight against tax evasion and economic growth. Of the projected revenues of 69.2 billion euro for 2025, only excesses from fixed sources can be used for permanent measures. This goal requires the effective implementation of innovative tools and strategies to enhance transparency and tax compliance.

The Minister of National Economy and Finance, Kostis Hatzidakis, has stated that the increase in taxable material will be based on measures such as electronic invoicing, the digital customer list, the universal statement of income and expenses through the MyDATA platform, as well as the digital consignment note. From January 2025, innovations are expected that will improve the management of tax data. MyDATAApp will allow businesses to issue and transmit documents via mobile devices, streamlining processes and reducing discrepancies.

At the same time, the mandatory digital customer register will enable real-time data cross-referencing, initially in industries such as car workshops and car parks, with a gradual expansion. The digital consignment note will oblige businesses to digitally record product movement data, providing tax authorities with a complete picture of every transaction.

The universal use of electronic invoicing, which is already implemented in several companies, is expected to be extended to all sectors, after approval by the European Commission. The Greek economy aspires to strengthen transparency and fairness in the tax system, creating the basis for permanent tax relief.

An important tool in this effort is the creation of the Financial Transactions Control Directorate (DEOS), a specialized unit that will take on complex cases of tax evasion and smuggling. This new structure will act as a catalyst, combining technological solutions with increased operational flexibility.

With these actions, the government aims to ensure a stable basis for the financing of tax relief, while strengthening citizens’ confidence in the tax system and the effectiveness of the state apparatus.