Whether you live in Greece or abroad, to buy a property in Greece, you must:
- have or obtain a Vat registration number (VAT)
To obtain a VAT registration number, visit the Department of Administrative and IT Support of a Tax Authority.
- submit to the Tax Office the Property Transfer Tax Return and pay the corresponding tax
As a property purchaser in Greece, you must, before signing the contract, pay the property transfer tax calculated at 3% on the property value. This return is signed by you and the seller and is submitted to the Tax Office of the property’s territorial jurisdiction.
Learn more about:
- VAT registration number
VAT registration number is a 9-digit unique number assigned by the Tax Authority to each trader and “identifies” the person based on their personal details.
- taxes payment method
Tax payment is made to credit institutions or directly to the Tax office using a debit or credit card or a bank check.
- Property Transfer Tax exemption
You may be entitled to property transfer tax exemption, for which you can be informed on the competent Tax Office