Greece News

EU To Probe Potential Abuses Of Citizenship By Investment Schemes
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Monday, January 28, 2019
For the first time, the Commission has presented a comprehensive report on investor citizenship and residence schemes operated by a number of EU member states. Read Full Story

Greece To Cut Corporate Tax
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Friday, December 28, 2018
Greece will gradually lower the rate of corporate tax over the next four years, under proposals announced in September and recently approved by the Greek parliament. Read Full Story

OECD States Tapped VAT, CIT To Achieve Record Revenues In 2017
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Friday, December 7, 2018
Last year, the tax burden in OECD countries reached its highest level recorded, at 34.2 percent of gross domestic product, up 20 basis points on 2016, largely due to increasing taxes on personal consumption and companies. Read Full Story

OECD Reports Progress On Harmful Tax Regimes Work
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Friday, November 23, 2018
Releasing a progress update, the OECD said international efforts to curb harmful tax practices and prevent the misuse of preferential tax regimes are having a tangible impact worldwide. Read Full Story

Ambitious Tax System Changes Still Necessary In Greece: OECD
by Jason Gorringe, Tax-News.com, London
Thursday, May 3, 2018
In the OECD's latest report for the country, Greece has been urged to broaden its tax base and further clamp down on tax evasion. Read Full Story

OECD Releases New Dispute Resolution Peer Reviews
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
The OECD on March 12 released a third round of peer reviews of countries' efforts to implement the BEPS minimum standard on improving tax dispute resolution mechanisms. Read Full Story

EU Challenges Yacht VAT Avoidance In Three States
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Thursday, March 8, 2018
The European Commission has sent letters of formal notice to Cyprus, Greece, and Malta for not levying the correct amount of value-added tax on yachts. Read Full Story

Greece Raises BEPS Concerns With Bulgaria
by Lorys Charalambous, Tax-News.com, Cyprus
Thursday, January 25, 2018
The heads of the Greek and Bulgarian tax authorities have met to discuss ways in which bilateral cooperation can be boosted with a view to reducing levels of tax avoidance and evasion, particularly with respect to Greek companies shifting profits to Bulgaria. Read Full Story

Five Greek Islands Allowed To Retain VAT Concessions
by Lorys Charalambous, Tax-News.com, Cyprus
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Greece has agreed to keep in place reduced rates of value-added tax in five Greek islands for a further six months. Read Full Story

EU Commission Warns Of Tax Scam Letters
by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
The European Commission has warned taxpayers in Europe of letters being sent by fraudsters bearing its name and demanding the payment of tax not due. Read Full Story
Page 1
Tax-News Reviews

A review and forecast of Cyprus's international business, legal and investment climate.

A review and forecast of Malta's international business, legal and investment climate.

A review and forecast of Jersey's international business, legal and investment climate.

A review of the latest budget news and government financial statements from around the world.
Stay Updated
Please enter your email address to join the Tax-News.com mailing list. View previous newsletters.
By subscribing to our newsletter service, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
To manage your mailing list preferences, please click here »
Network Blogs and Features
- complex tax rules and capricious tax inspectors »
- stockpiling paper »
- Hong Kong Business and Work Culture: All you need to know »
- prospects looking rosy »
- The Diamond Industry in UAE »
- Brexit Ramifications For Ireland »
- Easy guide to starting a home-based business in Ohio »
- unintended consequences »
- Basic Guide to Set up a Home Based Business in Hong Kong »
- Life's never simple »