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Greece vs Germany
Tax Rate Comparison

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πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Greece
vs
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany
Tax Year:

πŸ’° Personal Income Tax Calculator

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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
0–44%
Further relief measures proposed for middle income
No change
14–45%
Basic allowance ~€12,336; bracket creep relief
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
6–24%
24% standard; no change
No change
7–19%
Standard 19% unchanged
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
22%
22%; debate on further reduction to attract investment
No change
~29%
Coalition discussions on lowering to 25% ongoing
β–Ό -0.5pp vs 2025
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
15%
15% maintained; real estate market booming
No change
25%
Investment income reform proposals under review
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
~39%
Pension system under ongoing reform
No change
~41.5%
Health insurance rising; pension base up
β–² +0.5pp vs 2025
State, Regional & Local Taxes

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Greece β€” Municipal & Regional Taxes

Greece's 13 regions (perifereies) and 325 municipalities (dimoi) do not set income tax independently. However, municipalities levy ENFIA supplements (property tax top-ups) and local business fees. The ENFIA (Single Property Tax) is nationally set but has municipal supplement components. EETA (special property levy) applies to certain properties. Greece's tax system has been substantially reformed since the 2010 bailout, with major improvements to compliance and electronic filing requirements.

πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany β€” Trade Tax (Gewerbesteuer) & Church Tax

Germany's 16 BundeslΓ€nder apply federal income tax rates uniformly β€” no state income tax variation. Municipalities levy Gewerbesteuer (trade tax) on business profits at ~7–17% effective. Church tax (Kirchensteuer) of 8–9% of income tax applies to registered members. The solidarity surcharge (Soli) now only applies to the top ~10% of earners.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Rates shown are standard top/headline rates for informational purposes. Actual tax liability depends on income level, residency, deductions, and tax treaties. 2025–2026 data reflects announced or enacted rates and may be subject to change. Not financial or legal advice.

Greece vs Germany: Key Tax Differences (2026)

πŸ’° Income Tax: πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany has a higher top income tax rate (0–44% vs 14–45%). πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Greece is more favourable for high earners.

πŸ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: Greece has a higher consumption tax (6–24% vs 7–19%).

🏒 Corporate Tax: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Greece offers a lower corporate rate (22% vs 29%), which can influence business location decisions.

πŸ“ˆ Capital Gains: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Greece taxes investment gains at a lower rate (15% vs 25%), benefiting investors.

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