VAT is 30% lower than in mainland Greece. Chios, Kos, Lesbos and Samos qualify for the reduction as long as migrant reception facilities are in operation there. Additionally, since 1 January 2026, the reduction applies to the islands of the North Aegean region, Samothraki and the islands of the Dodecanese with a population of no more than 20,000. The reduction does not apply to tobacco products or means of transport.
VAT Calculator calculates the VAT amount as well as the price with and without VAT. The VAT % is pre-filled, but you can change it or clear the value. The results are rounded to your desired precision. You can also make a currency conversion.
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Greece, Aegean Islands | |
| standard | 17% Goods and services taxed at |
| reduced | 9% Corresponds to the 4% Corresponds to the 3% Corresponds to the |
| Past changes: | |
| 1 Jan 2026 | The VAT suspension for properties of developers covered by the scheme continues until 31 December 2026 instead of expiring on 31 December 2025. Property transfer tax applies; this is not a general VAT rate reduction. Ministry of Economy and Finance |
| 1 Jan 2026 | The 30% rate reduction extends to islands in the North Aegean Region, the Evros Regional Unit (Samothrace) and the Dodecanese with at most 20,000 inhabitants according to the latest census and official list. The mappings are 24% → 17%, 13% → 9%, 6% → 4% and 4% → 3%. Leros retains the reduction under the population rule. The separate arrangement for Lesbos, Kos, Samos and Chios continues. AADE |
| 28 Jul 2025 | Imports of works of art, collectors’ items and antiques, and supplies of specified works of art by their creators or successors, move from 13% to 6%. On qualifying islands the corresponding rates are 9% and 4%. The reduction does not apply to margin-scheme sales. Law 5222/2025, Articles 236 and 275 (AADE) |
| 1 Jul 2024 | The rate for coffee, cocoa, tea, chamomile tea and other infusions served for on-site consumption, as well as for taxis, rises from 13% to 24%. On qualifying islands the corresponding rates are 9% and 17%. Non-alcoholic drinks sold for takeaway or delivery without an on-premises catering service remain at the reduced rate. AADE, Ε.2047/2024 (Forin.gr) |
| 1 Nov 2023 | A 4% rate is introduced for contracted services exclusively intended to overcome or remove architectural barriers for persons with disabilities. On islands qualifying for the 30% reduction, the corresponding rate is 3%. Law 5057/2023, Article 31 (TaxHeaven) |
Note! The VAT information on this page is general information, not tax advice. The information is not exhaustive. VAT rules include many exceptions and special cases. Check the treatment of your situation in the tax administration's guidelines. Information last checked 6 Oct 2026. If you find errors in the information, please let us know. Read our editorial principles.
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VAT Gap - How much VAT is left uncollected in EU countries?
9.5% of VAT was left uncollected in EU countries. See the list of EU countries and candidate countries.
In Europe there is VAT - in the US sales tax
In Europe, companies belonging to the production chain account for the VAT paid by the consumer to the state in proportion to their value added. The US sales tax, on the other hand, is billed entirely by the company that made the consumer sale. Sales tax is paid to local operators, not to the state.
Many of today's taxes were already in use in Antiquity. Deciding on taxation has moved from autocrats to parliaments and the level of taxation has risen. In earlier times taxes were used to wage wars, today taxes are used to maintain welfare states.