Greece's Independent Authority for Public Revenue

Greek tax authority enhances efforts against tax evasion with new digital app

Greece's Independent Authority for Public Revenue, known as AADE, is gearing up to intensify its efforts against tax evasion this summer with the introduction of a new digital tool called "ELEGXOSLive." The aim is to enhance tax compliance in Greek islands and other tourist areas.

Tax evasion and violence

The repeated acts of violence against tax inspectors of Greece's Independent Authority for Public Revenue should not be treated as common offenses. They are far more serious. An attack on unarmed public servants who serve in an important branch of the state is an act of brutal antisocial behavior - which is even more repugnant than tax evasion itself.

'No longer possible' to utilize Lagarde list, says head of revenue authority

The head of Greece's  Independent Authority for Public Revenue admitted on Monday that tax authorities can no longer investigate the so-called Lagarde list for possible tax evaders, following two decisions by the Council of State last year.

In June 2017, the administrative court ruled any tax audits conducted that stretch back beyond a five-year limit are unconstitutional.