Tonia
Accountant · Athens, Greece
- 220 cases handled · 6 in this service
- Speaks: English, Greek
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5.00(10 reviews)
Tax Services for Freelancers & Self-Employed in Greece
English-speaking accountants and tax lawyers who handle the taxes of a freelancer or sole proprietor in Greece (ελεύθερος επαγγελματίας): the yearly income tax return with the presumed minimum income, the ΕΦΚΑ contributions, the periodic VAT returns and the bookkeeping through myDATA.
About Tax Services for Freelancers & Self-Employed in Greece
Tax services for freelancers and the self-employed in Greece cover everything a sole proprietor (ελεύθερος επαγγελματίας, ατομική επιχείρηση) pays and files once the activity is registered: income tax on the profit, social security contributions to ΕΦΚΑ, VAT (ΦΠΑ) where it applies, and the bookkeeping behind them through myDATA. People search for self-employed tax in Greece, freelancer tax Greece, sole proprietorship tax or a Greek self-employed tax calculator; in Greek the subject is φορολογία ελεύθερων επαγγελματιών. Some older lists and lawyer pages call this service “Tax Services for Self-Employed”.
Who needs it
Expats who invoice clients from Greece as consultants, developers, designers, guides or tradespeople; foreigners who have just completed the self-employed set-up; and people who moved to Greece with a freelance income from abroad and are now Greek tax residents. The service is about the running taxes, not the registration itself.
How a freelancer's tax year works in Greece
- Income and expense documents go through myDATA as they are issued; VAT returns are filed periodically unless the person is in the small-business exemption.
- Once a year the profit is declared on the personal return together with the business form; the tax authority (ΑΑΔΕ) issues the assessment on the portal.
- For many freelancers Greece applies a minimum presumed income: the person is taxed as if they earned at least a floor set by law, even when the books show less. Reductions and exceptions exist, and the rules have changed more than once.
- ΕΦΚΑ contributions are paid monthly in a class the person chooses from a set revised every year; they do not depend directly on the income.
Points to watch
Someone who lives in Greece most of the year is usually a Greek tax resident and declares worldwide income here, with a credit for tax paid elsewhere under a treaty; a freelancer who works for one client all the time (μπλοκάκι) may be treated differently from one with many clients. Invoices to clients in other countries have their own VAT rules. Figures, classes and reliefs change every year, so no number on a website stays right for long; a lawyer or accountant confirms the current ones.
What the accountant and the lawyer do
They keep the myDATA record, file the VAT and the annual return, calculate what the presumed income means in the particular case and whether an exception applies, manage the ΕΦΚΑ class and payments, answer notices from ΑΑΔΕ and explain each Greek document in English. A tax number is the starting point, see AFM number application; for VAT questions of a business selling across borders see VAT advice and compliance; the wider field is accounting services.
Questions and answers
Why do I owe tax when my first year brought almost nothing?
Because of the presumed minimum income: Greece assumes a self-employed person earns at least a set amount. Whether a reduction or an exception applies in a given case is worth checking before the return is filed.
How often do I file?
VAT returns periodically through the year, the income tax return once a year, and ΕΦΚΑ is paid monthly. The accountant keeps the calendar.
Do I also declare this income in my home country?
Possibly, depending on where you are tax resident and on the treaty between the two countries. The usual outcome is that tax paid in one country is credited in the other, not paid twice.
Can I stay below the VAT threshold?
A small-business regime exists for low turnover; whether it fits depends on the clients and the activity, and leaving it later has consequences.
2 lawyers who provide Tax Services for Freelancers & Self-Employed in Greece
Sorted by experience in this service. Write to any of them — the reply comes from the lawyer, without obligation.
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Giannis
Accountant · Symi, Greece
- 11 cases handled
- 3+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Greek
- Accounting and Finance, Hellenic Mediterranean University
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What our clients say about our service in Greece
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Without my asking, he spotted a way to obtain financial help from the state after I lost my one and only client as a self-employed worker. I had not even realised I could qualify, because I thought my particular case did not apply. He also told me whom to contact, and I was very satisfied with his help. I have already suggested him to my partner, who will soon be contacting him about her own finances.
— Martina08 Feb 2024 -
The lawyer was always very thorough and came up with great solutions. She patiently went through everything and talked me through my options, which was a great help as I had just moved to a new country and did not speak Italian. The assistance was excellent.
— Kelly14 May 2022Tax Services for Freelancers & Self-Employed, Italy -
I am delighted with the help and service the lawyer has given me on my tax information and on setting up my freelancer documents. I definitely recommend him!
— Richard13 May 2022 -
The lawyer is always very responsive and quick to jump on a call to explain any question I have. He often goes the extra mile and has helped me navigate the complicated Portuguese tax system, which has been extremely helpful. His English is perfect, so I always understand him.
— Sam14 Feb 2022Tax Services for Freelancers & Self-Employed, Portugal -
The lawyer is excellent and has consistently given me quality service since I became self-employed ("autonomo") in Spain several years ago.
— David12 Oct 2021Tax Services for Freelancers & Self-Employed -
The lawyer is an excellent advisor: professional and quick to respond. He put in a lot of work to get me registered professionally here in Spain, and he is still doing a great job.
— Hannah12 Oct 2021Tax Services for Freelancers & Self-Employed -
We have used this tax service since we moved to Mallorca in 2015. Every year without fail the lawyer contacts me to tell me what he needs in order to file my tax return. He is polite and professional, and his English is exemplary. I fully trust him to give me comprehensive and professional advice, and I would not hesitate to recommend him to any of my friends and family.
— Barry12 Oct 2021Tax Services for Freelancers & Self-Employed -
We have been working with the lawyer through this service for a few years, and choosing him was the right decision for us. He is professional, and whatever question we have, he explains it. We highly recommend him.
— Julia12 Oct 2021Tax Services for Freelancers & Self-Employed -
Emails were answered quickly and promptly. The lawyer explains everything in a way I can understand and offered solutions I was not aware of.
— Agust18 Jun 2019Tax Services for Freelancers & Self-Employed -
She replied extremely fast to my first inquiry, quickly arranged a meeting to go over the details, and answered all my questions. Reaching her by phone or text was easy, she was punctual, and she was fun and personable to talk to as well, with perfect English. After I had struggled for months to get this done on my own, she sorted everything out for me in record time. Anyone trying to navigate Greek bureaucracy should hire her, and I would recommend her.
— Ine06 Aug 2026 -
I am really happy with her. Every time I wrote she answered fast, so I never had to chase her for news of how things were going. She understood what I needed straight away and, with her perfect English, explained the parts I had not followed without making me feel stupid. She was also nice to deal with. The price was fair, and in short she got it done, so I am glad I chose her.
— Antoine03 Jul 2026 -
I cannot thank the lawyer enough for her expertise and dedication in handling my case. She was thorough and persistent and kept up good communication, in perfect English, at all times. She made a very difficult and stressful situation much easier to manage from afar. Extremely professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
— Angelica09 May 2026