The Independent Authority for Public Revenue , publishing its annual report, describes 2024 as a year of decisive developments, with emphasis on digital and organizational reforms.
According to the report, significant results have been achieved in the key pillars of its mission, such as securing public revenues, enhancing compliance, combating tax evasion and smuggling, and upgrading services to citizens and businesses. A wide range of digital, organisational and operational actions have been implemented that have substantially enhanced efficiency and led to measurable results.
According to the Independent Authority for Public Revenue , coordinated interventions, such as the interconnection of cash registers with POS, the use of myData data, and targeted controls, contributed decisively to the increase in compliance, bringing the total amount of revenue collected to €71.3 billion, exceeding the annual target by €6.3 billion. At the same time, more than €8 billion in tax refunds were paid.
Other actions were also important in enhancing tax compliance. 1,706 businesses were identified that submitted zero VAT returns for 2023, despite having normal activity. Following the intervention of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue , they proceeded with corrections, declaring additional outflows of €60.9 million. Similarly, for 2022, the 999 businesses that had declared zero VAT complied, after cross-checking with myDATA platform data, by submitting declarations amounting to €46.7 million. In addition, 1,423 legal entities that had submitted no return for the same year were required to comply, declaring a total tax of €14.8 million.
The customs administration carried out more than 109,000 controls, using modern risk analysis and input-output data management tools. A typical example is the Piraeus 3rd Customs Office, where more than €7 million worth of drugs were seized.
At the same time, the fight against irregularities was intensified through 122,000 laboratory checks, sampling and inspections of energy and alcohol products, food and water, contributing to the protection of public health and the environment.
In the area of service to citizens and businesses, digitization and centralization of services have yielded positive results. More than 2.5 million requests were served through the “My Requests” platform. At the same time, 930,805 VAT numbers and 395,079 key numbers were issued, while 91,161 appointments were made at tax and customs offices.
As stated by Independent Authority for Public Revenue Governor George Pitsilis, “In 2024, we strengthened compliance, leveraged new technologies, upgraded our services and stood by citizens and businesses. Guided by the results of 2024 and fully aware of the challenges ahead, we continue to implement our mission with consistency and commitment.”
