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All the amounts, beneficiaries and dates for the TIF measures: Property, pensions, “savings pot” for young people, business levy and presumptive taxation
The reduction in social security contributions will go entirely to employees; savings of up to €4,000 from presumptive taxation; 270,000 new pension beneficiaries to receive €400 — the four criteria for “compliant” professionals, the €500 payment for public-sector employees and the new limits under “My Home 3”
Minimum wage increase, reduction in Social Security contributions: What will apply and from when for private-sector employees — See examples
From April 1, 2027, social security contributions for private-sector employees will be reduced by 0.5%
Prime Minister unveils €2.2 billion tax relief package for businesses at Thessaloniki fair
The measures also include zero tax for farmers earning up to €20,000, scrapped business fees for firms outside Attica, cheaper loans for small businesses, and a new 15 percent levy on high earning senior executives
Thessaloniki International Fair opens 90th edition today with Japan as honoured country
Over 1,000 exhibitors from 25 countries mark the Thessaloniki fair's centenary alongside Japan's showcase pavilion, 40 cultural events, nightly concerts, a free MOMus exhibition, and extended 24-hour Metro service for visitors throughout the nine days
Nearly 500,000 tills linked to Greek tax authority to close VAT gap
New AADE data show 489,370 cash registers now connected to POS terminals, with VAT revenues up 13.1% in the first half of 2026 as electronic cross-checking sharply narrows Greece's tax shortfall and curbs undeclared turnover
TIF time: Which measures are locked in for 2026, which are still under consideration, and which are favored for 2027–2030
Permanent benefits for professionals, employees and pensioners — rewards for consistent taxpayers, subsidies for families with children, cheap loans, debt arrangements, investment incentives, and the removal of distortions and injustices
