Greece tax rates
The top rates a resident individual pays on each kind of income, computed by the Sovereign tax engine from its Greece tax profile.
Sources incomplete — at least one figure has no accepted source yet. Figures last changed 4 November 2026. Profile last reviewed 29 April 2026.
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| Salary | Capital gains | Dividends | Interest | Rent | Crypto gains | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 44%† | 15%† | 5%† | 15%† | 42.75%† | 15% |
† This figure rests on a PwC tax summary, not on the statute itself. The summary is the only source on file for it.
Each figure is the tax on one more unit of a very large amount of that income, with every layer the engine models: surtaxes and uncapped social contributions included. It is the top marginal rate, not the average rate you pay on all your income.
What is the top income tax rate in Greece?
The top rate on a salary is 44%. It is the tax on each extra unit of a very high salary, with surtaxes and uncapped social contributions included. The income tax scale alone reaches 44% above EUR 60,000.
How are capital gains taxed in Greece?
The top rate on a long-term capital gain is 15%. The rate does not depend on how long you held the asset.
How are dividends and interest taxed in Greece?
The top rate is 5% on dividends and 15% on interest. Rental income is taxed at up to 42.75%.
How is crypto taxed in Greece?
Greece taxes a gain on crypto assets as a capital gain, at up to 15%.
Does Greece tax foreign income?
Yes. Greece taxes its residents on their worldwide income. A tax treaty or a credit for foreign tax can reduce the tax on income from abroad.
Does Greece have a wealth tax?
No. Greece has no recurring national tax on net wealth in our model. Property taxes and taxes on gifts or inheritances are separate.
Does Greece have an exit tax for individuals?
No. In our model Greece does not tax an individual's unrealised gains when the individual moves abroad.
What special tax regimes does Greece have?
Our profiles list 5 regimes: Article 5A - Non-Dom HNI Lump-Sum Regime (Law 4646/2019) (up to 15 years); Article 5B - Foreign Pensioners 7% Regime (Law 4714/2020) (up to 15 years); Article 5C - Impatriate 50% Exemption (Law 4758/2020) (up to 7 years); Greece Golden Visa (residence-by-investment) — information only; not numerically modelled; Digital Nomad Visa (residence permit only) (up to 2 years) — information only; not numerically modelled. Each has its own conditions.
When do you become tax resident in Greece?
The Greece day test (more than 183 days in 12 months): more than 183 days in any 12 months, with a private-purpose exception. Permanent or main home, habitual residence, vital interests and Greek public service abroad are other routes.
Residence decides whether Greece taxes you on these rates. See the Greece day-count test and count your own days.
Sources
The Greece profile cites 8 sources for these rules, 2 of them from a government or a statute.
- AADE - Transferring Tax Residency from Greece Abroad · official, retrieved 2026-04-29
- Income Taxation—tax guide, 2025/2026 tables · official, retrieved 2026-11-03
- PwC WWTS - Greece (Taxes on Personal Income, BY2026) · summary, retrieved 2026-04-29
- WTS Global - Greece Law 5246/2025 Key Tax Reforms · summary, retrieved 2026-04-29
- PwC WWTS - Greece (Other Taxes - EFKA / VAT / ENFIA) · summary, retrieved 2026-04-29
- PwC WWTS - Greece (Income Determination) · summary, retrieved 2026-04-29
- ICLG - Private Client Laws and Regulations Greece 2026 · summary, retrieved 2026-04-29
- PwC WWTS - Greece (Other Tax Credits and Incentives) · summary, retrieved 2026-04-29
The model covers the general rules for a resident individual. It does not cover every deduction, credit, tax treaty or local tax, and rules change after the check date above. Did you find an error? Tell us, with the source.
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