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Greek customs modernization and reorganization

Overview

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has undertaken several initiatives to modernize and reorganize customs operations in Greece.

In early September 2026, Greece activated the Centralized Customs Clearance procedure for Authorized Economic Operators (AEO). This measure, implemented alongside the Automated Export System (AES), allows approved operators to submit declarations at their headquarters regardless of where goods are physically located. This move made Greece the 11th EU member state to adopt such a process, intended to reduce administrative burdens and enhance competitiveness.

Following this, AADE announced the launch of a new East Attica Customs office in Spata, scheduled for October 12, 2026. This reorganization consolidates the functions of the Athens International Airport, Lavrio, and Rafina customs offices into a single jurisdiction. The restructuring aims to manage commercial flows through centralized operations, holistic digitalization, and the implementation of a Digital Cargo and Goods Tracking System to address growth in e-commerce, logistics, and international air cargo.

Entities

Independent Authority for Public Revenue · Athens International Airport · European Union · Giorgos Pitsilis · Rafina

Timeline

  1. 11 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    AADE to launch new East Attica Customs office in October 2026

    The Greek Independent Authority for Public Revenue will launch the East Attica Customs office in Spata on October 12, 2026, consolidating three existing customs services to modernize regional logistics.

  2. 25 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Greece implements centralized customs clearance for exporters

    Greece has launched centralized customs clearance for Authorized Economic Operators (AEO), allowing businesses to file declarations at their headquarters while presenting goods at different EU customs offices.

Sources

epirusjournal.gr · epixeiro.gr · ertnews.gr · fortunegreece.com · iefimerida.gr · irafina.gr · naftemporiki.gr · omikron24.gr · tanea.gr · taxheaven.gr · thessnews.gr