Greek Tax System – New Modernized Platform in the Works

The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (IAPR), the Greek tax system, plans to implement a new integrated tax information system (TAXIS – TAXISNET – ELENXIS) in an effort to streamline and modernize the tax collecting procedures.

The project for the upgrading of Greece’s IAPR, which is tasked with determining, certifying and collecting tax revenues, will set the foundations for “Tax Administration 3.0”.

The goal is to leverage technological innovations, simplify procedures, and enhance entrepreneurship, offering a modern, efficient, and user-friendly tax environment for both citizens and businesses.

The project, with a budget of €86,181,528.66, is funded by the Recovery and Resilience Facility, has a duration of five years, and is expected to be completed by December 2029. Additionally, there’s a four-year maintenance plan costing an extra €33,460,160.00.

The new Greek tax system will function within the tax administration with the following aim:

• Unification and Modernization: It integrates and modernizes all existing systems (TAXIS, TAXISnet, ELENXIS).
• Comprehensive Taxpayer Profile: Creates a detailed profile for each taxpayer, facilitating transactions.
• Enhanced Audit Controls: Upgrades oversight, allowing for case tracking from assignment to tax payment, promoting transparency and efficiency.
• Elimination of Geographic Jurisdiction: Taxpayers can be served by any tax office, regardless of location.
• Simplified Operations: Streamlines business processes, reduces administrative burdens, and improves service productivity and effectiveness.
• Data Management: Enhances capabilities for data collection, analysis, and utilization for more effective tax case management.
• Integrated Accounting System: Adopts a uniform accounting system and unifies tax and customs obligations.
• Interoperability: Upgrades and expands internal and external interactions with other AADE systems and public sector entities.

IAPR aims for the swift implementation of specific functions, with the first subsystems going live by the end of 2026.