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Harvest provides invoicing tools that are customizable to meet Greek regulatory standards, including VAT compliance and support for e-invoicing formats accepted by Greek authorities.

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Key Features of a Compliant Greek Invoice

To ensure your Greek invoices meet legal standards, understanding the mandatory features is crucial. The standard Value Added Tax (VAT) rate in Greece is 24%, with reduced rates of 13% and 6% applying to specific goods and services, such as certain non-alcoholic beverages, taxi transport, cinema tickets, and gym services. For Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Government (B2G) transactions, invoices must be submitted electronically via the myDATA platform, which is Greece's digital reporting system.

  • Supplier and recipient's full details, including their Greek Tax Identification Numbers (AFM).
  • A unique invoice number and date of issue.
  • Description of goods or services, quantity, unit price, and total amount excluding VAT.
  • Applicable VAT rate and the calculated VAT amount.
  • The total amount payable.
  • A unique document identifier (MARK/UID) assigned by the myDATA platform after validation.
  • For PDF documents, a QR code became mandatory from January 1, 2024.

Accepted formats for B2B and B2G e-invoices are EN16931 XML or Peppol BIS 3.0.

Steps to Print Your Greek Invoice

Printing a compliant Greek invoice involves selecting the correct digital tools and ensuring all regulatory requirements are met, especially given the mandatory e-invoicing for B2B and B2G transactions.

  1. Choose a compliant invoicing solution: Select software or a service provider that can generate invoices in the required EN16931 XML or Peppol BIS 3.0 formats and integrate with the myDATA platform for electronic submission.
  2. Input all mandatory details: Accurately enter all supplier and recipient information, including Tax Identification Numbers (AFM), a unique invoice number, date, detailed description of goods/services, unit prices, and applicable VAT rates (24%, 13%, or 6%).
  3. Submit to myDATA: For B2B and B2G transactions, the invoice must be submitted to the myDATA platform, which validates it and assigns a unique document identifier (MARK/UID). This electronic submission replaces traditional "printing" for compliance.
  4. Distribute the validated invoice: Once validated by myDATA, the electronic invoice is provided to the buyer. While traditional paper or PDF invoices are no longer compliant for B2B transactions, for B2C sales, you may still issue paper or PDF receipts, ensuring the underlying transaction data is reported to myDATA.
  5. Archive securely: Invoices must be stored for five years, with both digital and paper formats being acceptable for archiving.

Common Pitfalls When Printing Invoices for Greece

Avoiding common mistakes is essential for maintaining compliance when issuing invoices for Greece. A significant pitfall is the incorrect application of VAT rates. For instance, while the standard VAT rate is 24%, certain non-alcoholic beverages and taxi services have a permanent reduced rate of 13%, but coffee served on-site in a restaurant typically reverts to 24%. Misclassifying goods or services can lead to incorrect VAT calculations.

Another frequent error is non-compliance with the mandatory e-invoicing requirements for B2B and B2G transactions. Relying on traditional paper or PDF invoices for these transactions is no longer compliant, as they must be issued in EN16931 XML or Peppol BIS 3.0 formats and submitted through the myDATA platform. Failing to obtain and include the unique document identifier (MARK/UID) from myDATA after submission is also a critical omission. Furthermore, for any PDF documents still used, omitting the mandatory QR code (since January 1, 2024) can result in non-compliance. Non-compliance can incur penalties, including a 50% fine on VAT-related transactions.

See Your Greek Invoice Template in Action

Preview how your invoice will meet Greek standards with VAT details, myDATA compliance, and e-invoicing formats accepted by Greek authorities.

Print Invoice for Greece FAQs

  • Harvest allows you to add VAT details, including a VAT number, to your invoices, ensuring compliance with Greek requirements.

  • Mandatory details on a Greek invoice include the supplier and recipient's full details with their Greek Tax Identification Numbers (AFM), a unique invoice number and date, a description of goods or services, the quantity, unit price, total amount excluding VAT, applicable VAT rate, calculated VAT amount, and a unique document identifier (MARK/UID) assigned by the myDATA platform.

  • Harvest uses industry-standard security measures, including encryption and secure servers, to protect your invoicing and financial data. Regular security audits and compliance with data protection regulations help maintain a secure environment for users.

  • While many invoicing tools aim to facilitate compliance with Greek regulations, users must still ensure that all necessary details are correctly entered and that the tool adheres to the latest legal requirements. Regular updates to regulatory standards may require manual adjustments or verification.

  • Harvest provides UBL e-invoices, a format accepted by Greek authorities for electronic invoicing, ensuring compliance with local e-invoicing standards.