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Checks in 90 countries on deposits, POS systems, real estate, social media, and assets by the AADE for Greek tax evasion

The AADE is activating an unprecedented system of electronic cross-checks and “smart” audits using artificial intelligence and big data for 2026.

Permanent Holy Synod: The church where POS was placed has nothing to do with the Orthodox Church

According to a relevant Regulation passed on 11 March 2025 and its publication in the Official Gazette is imminent, it prohibited the installation of POS in Orthodox churches, while it only allowed transactions (donations, payments of expenses, etc.) of ecclesiastical legal entities using internet banking and IRIS

The first church donation box with POS: Tourists requested it, the Church made it happen – In which church it was installed

The specific device can accept even very small amounts, as little as one cent

AADE: Annual report for 2024 – Revenues exceed €71 billion, refunds top €8 billion

Key initiatives included linking cash registers with POS systems, leveraging myDATA data, and targeted audits – “In 2024, we strengthened compliance and harnessed new technologies,” noted George Pitsilis

The mandatory interconnection of POS with cash registers is a treasure for the Greek economy

Impressive figures from the Hellenic Revenue Authority for electronic payments - One third of the total increase in VAT revenues over the period 2022-2024 is directly attributed to improved tax compliance

Electronic payments: Which sectors are seeing record growth

POS terminals “eliminated” €5.3 billion in cash and brought €2.66 billion into state coffers

“Treasure” 6.6 billion euros of undeclared income revealed the interconnection of POS and cash registers – Who earned and hid

In certain sectors, the value of transactions now officially declared has surged by more than 600% compared to 2023 – Who is now in the crosshairs?

Giorgos Pitsilis at HORECA: “We ensure a transparent and competitive environment for business”

During his speech, the head of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) highlighted the importance of the digital transformation of tax administration as a catalyst for boosting entrepreneurship

Why Greeks insist on paying in cash

Anonymity, control of costs and instant transaction processing make cash irreplaceable for many

POS and electronic payments: revealing the hidden treasure of taxis to the tax authorities

myDATA electronic books, POS systems everywhere, automatic VAT declarations, and new measures against smuggling have already brought at least €1.2 billion more into state coffers compared to the seven-month period from January to July 2023

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