Greek government to overhaul tax estimates and municipal fee billing by 2028

The Greek government announced a phased plan to eliminate the estimated‑income tax system for freelancers and self‑employed workers. The first step begins in 2027 for incomes declared in 2026, with full abolition scheduled for 2028 once digital tools such as myDATA, electronic invoicing, AI‑driven cross‑checking and the IRIS system are in place. The reform aims to replace estimates with real transaction data, reduce tax evasion and create fiscal space, benefitting around 670,000 independent professionals.

In parallel, a separate reform will detach municipal fees from electricity bills starting 1 January 2028. Charges for local services will be billed separately on an annual notice, with payments possible in twelve equal instalments via e‑banking, bank orders or digital wallets. The move is intended to increase transparency, improve municipal cash flow and ease citizen burden. Outstanding issues include how the bills will be addressed for rented properties and common‑area fees in apartment blocks.