Taxes in Greece
Asset transfer tax
Real estate tax of the cadastral value per annum
Capital gains tax of the increased value
In Greece,
Purchase
The property purchase tax amount may vary greatly:
- Buyers pay a 24% VAT
on new-builds with permits issued after 1 January 2006. - For properties built before 2006 only the title deed transfer tax — 3.09% of the property value — applies.
Buyers have to pay a registration tax ranging from 0.475% to 0.775% of the transaction value when purchasing any property.
Ownership
The annual real estate tax has two components. The main part ranges from €0.001/m² to €13/m². The precise amount is determined by a number of factors: area, property value, building date, and so on. There is an additional levy for properties of at least €200,000 in cadastral value at rates from 0.10% to 1.15%, depending on the property price, which individuals have to pay. For legal entities, the additional levy is fixed at 0.55%
There is also an annual municipal tax, which ranges from 0.025% to 0.035%, depending on the location of the property.
Lease
Individuals pay a rental income tax of 15% to 45%, depending on how much they receive. Property maintenance costs are deducted from the tax base.
Annual income, € | Tax rate, % |
---|---|
Under 12,000 | 15 |
12,001 to 35,000 | 35 |
35,001 and over | 45 |
Companies pay rental income tax at the corporate tax rate of 28%.
Sale
Capital gains tax on the sale of real estate by individuals has been suspended until 31 December 2019. The sale of subsequent properties can be considered a commercial activity and taxed at a rate of 29%
Donation and inheritance
For close relatives there is an inheritance tax of 1% to 10% of the property cadastral value after the deduction
The gift tax rate runs at 10%, 20% or 40%, depending on the relationship between the donor and the recipient.
Disclaimer: the information in the above article is for reference and may be subject to change over time. Persons interested in exact calculations should contact a certified tax specialist in Greece before purchasing property there.
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