Greece tax calendar 2026: return and payment dates
In Greece the tax year runs from 1 January to 31 December. As of 26 October 2026 the current tax year ends on 31 December 2026; the next tax return is due by 15 July 2027 (tax year 2026), and the next tax payment is due by 31 July 2027 (tax year 2026; a Saturday, and the rule in full below says whether it moves to the next working day).
For a private investor who is tax resident in Greece and holds listed shares and ETFs at a foreign broker. Dates only — Allocaria calculates no tax and files nothing.
Key dates (as of 26 October 2026)
- 31 December 2026The tax year ends — for tax year 2026 (in 66 days).
- 15 July 2027Tax return due — for tax year 2026 (in 262 days).
- 31 July 2027Tax payment due — for tax year 2026 (in 278 days). This date falls on a weekend; the rule in full below says whether it moves to the next working day.
Return deadline, in full
Return filed from 15 March to 15 July of the following year (ITC art. 67(3)).Payment deadline, in full
Tax payable in 8 equal monthly instalments: the 1st by the last working day of July of the following year, the other 7 by the last working day of each of the next 7 months (to February of year+2). Paying the full amount by the 1st-instalment date gives a discount of 4% / 3% / 2% if the return was filed by 15 May / 15 June / 15 July (ITC art. 67(6)).
Where to file and pay
Returns and payments go through the tax authority. Its own website: Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) — official website.
Allocaria links to the authority's site and files or pays nothing for you.
Common questions
The tax year in Greece runs from 1 January to 31 December. The current one ends on 31 December 2026.
The next tax return deadline on record for Greece is 15 July 2027 (tax year 2026). A date that falls on a weekend or a public holiday may move to the next working day; check it with the tax authority of Greece.
The next tax payment deadline on record for Greece is 31 July 2027 (tax year 2026). This date falls on a weekend; the full rule on this page says whether it moves to the next working day. Returns and payments go through the tax authority: Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE), www.aade.gr. Allocaria files and pays nothing for you.
Who must file
Every resident aged 18+ must declare all income, 'taxed in any way or exempt' (ITC art. 67(1)); foreign dividends/interest from a foreign broker are self-declared and taxed in the E1. Taxable art. 42 gains (e.g. holdings of 0.5% or more, bonds, derivatives) are declared in the E1.
Forms the tax authority names
- E1 (annual personal income tax return, filed electronically via AADE myAADE/Taxisnet)
Sources
Confidence in these sources: medium (secondary sources). Each line is a public page; open it to check the wording yourself.
- Law 4172/2013 (Income Tax Code) art. 42 - Transfer of securities (consolidated text, Taxheaven)
Secondary source · read 14 October 2026
- Law 4172/2013 art. 43 - Tax rate on capital gains (Taxheaven)
Secondary source · read 14 October 2026
- Law 4172/2013 art. 40 - Tax rate on income from capital (Taxheaven)
Secondary source · read 14 October 2026
- Law 4172/2013 art. 9 - Foreign tax credit (Taxheaven)
Secondary source · read 14 October 2026
- Law 4172/2013 art. 67 - Filing of the individual income tax return and payment (Taxheaven)
Secondary source · read 14 October 2026
- PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries - Greece, Individual - Income determination
Professional-services guide · read 14 October 2026
- PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries - Greece, Individual - Tax administration
Professional-services guide · read 14 October 2026
- PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries - Greece, Individual - Foreign tax relief and tax treaties
Professional-services guide · read 14 October 2026
- PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries - Greece, Individual - Significant developments
Professional-services guide · read 14 October 2026
Neighbouring countries
Tax dates of countries close to Greece: when the tax year ends and when the return and the tax are due.
General information compiled from the public sources listed below (checked 14 October 2026). Not tax advice. Rules change — check with the tax authority of Greece. A date that falls on a weekend or a public holiday may be moved to the next working day by the tax office.