Greece VAT Numbers

Format, rates & examples

Everything you need to know about Greece Φόρος Προστιθέμενης Αξίας (ΦΠΑ) numbers — format rules, current rates, and real company examples you can verify against VIES.

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VAT Number Format

Structure

EL + 9 digits (note: uses EL prefix, not GR)

Example format

EL123456789
Note: Greek VAT numbers use the prefix EL, not GR. This is the official EU VIES format. Example: EL123456789

VAT numbers are not case-sensitive — lowercase input is automatically normalised.

Current VAT Rates

Standard

24%

Reduced

6%

Reduced

13%

Reduced

17%

Super reduced

4%

Parking

13%

Rates from EU Commission TEDB · Updated 2026-03-27

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