Greece VAT / Sales Tax

Detailed vat / sales tax rates and rules for Greece in 2026.

VAT / Sales TaxEUR

Greece applies a standard VAT (FPA - fóros prosthethiménis axías) rate of 24%, with reduced rates of 13% and 6%. Certain Aegean islands benefit from a 30% reduction on applicable VAT rates (e.g., 17% instead of 24%). This preferential treatment aims to support island economies and offset higher costs of goods due to transportation.

Standard Rate

24%

Registration Threshold

€10,000 for goods; €5,000 for services

Reduced Rates

13% — Food and non-alcoholic beverages, energy supply, water, hotel accommodation, restaurant services, public transport6% — Pharmaceutical products, books, newspapers, theater tickets, medical services0% — Intra-EU supplies, exports; Aegean islands may benefit from 30% reduced VAT rates

How Greece VAT / Sales Tax compares

Greece’s standard VAT / sales tax rate of 24% is the 7th highest of 203 countries TaxAtlas tracks, above the global average of 13.7% and Europe’s regional average of 19.9%.