What is the VAT rate in Greece?

Greece has three VAT rates: 24% standard rate for most goods and services, 13% reduced rate for food, hotels, and transport, and 6% super reduced rate for books, medicines, and newspapers.

How do I calculate VAT from a gross price?

To calculate VAT from a gross price (reverse VAT), divide the gross amount by (1 + VAT rate). For example, for 24% VAT: Net = Gross / 1.24. The VAT amount is Gross - Net.

What goods have 13% VAT in Greece?

The 13% reduced VAT rate in Greece applies to: food and non-alcoholic beverages, public transport, hotel accommodation, electricity and natural gas, and restaurant services.

Are Greek islands exempt from VAT?

Certain Aegean islands have reduced VAT rates (30% reduction on standard rates). This applies to islands like Lesvos, Chios, Samos, Kos, and Rhodes among others.

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Greek VAT Rates

24%: Most goods and services

13%: Food, transport, hotels, energy

6%: Books, newspapers, medicines, theater

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Need a quick way to find the Value Added Tax? The online VAT calculator is updated with all applicable rates in Greece for 2026, providing accuracy in your commercial transactions.

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Our tool allows you to perform two basic operations:

Add VAT: Calculate the final price starting from the net value.
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VAT Rates in Greece

Select the appropriate rate depending on the category of products or services:

24% (Standard): For most products and services.
13% (Reduced): For food, catering and basic goods.
6% (Super Reduced): For medicines, books and energy.

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