If you’re a freelancer, remote worker or small business owner in Greece, an accountant isn’t really optional — between myDATA e-invoicing, quarterly VAT declarations and annual returns, the Greek system is built around professional filing. The good news: accounting in Greece costs far less than most internationals expect. Here’s what you’ll actually pay in 2026 — and more importantly, what you get for it.
The short answer
- Traditional local accountant (Greek only, in person, basic scope): €30–€60 per month — with each declaration often billed as a paid extra
- Full-service digital accounting for internationals (multilingual, all filings included): €100–€200 per month
- Company bookkeeping (IKE, EE, OE): €150–€350+ per month, depending on activity and payroll
- Annual tax return only (individuals): €50–€250 as a one-off
The real comparison isn’t the monthly number
Here’s what most price lists won’t tell you: the €40 offer and the €120 offer are usually not the same product at different prices — they’re different products.
Most low-cost quotes cover basic ledger keeping only. Quarterly VAT declarations, myDATA transmission of your invoices, the annual tax return, responses to tax office notices — each billed separately, in Greek, when you remember to ask. Add it up over a year and you often land at the same total as the full-service rate, minus the response times, minus your language, and minus someone actively watching your deadlines.
So when comparing accountants, don’t ask “how much per month?” — ask “what exactly is included?”
What drives the price?
1. Your legal form
A sole trader (ατομική επιχείρηση) with simple books is the cheapest to serve. An IKE brings corporate filings and more complexity — expect roughly double.
2. Invoice volume
Five outgoing invoices a month is a different job than fifty. Most firms price in tiers.
3. Language and service level
Working in English, German, Spanish or Greek — with digital document handling, written confirmations and guaranteed response times — sits in the full-service segment. That’s where internationals almost always end up, by choice.
4. Payroll
Each employee adds roughly €10–€25 per month.
What we charge at taxomade
Full transparency, since that’s the point of this article: our ongoing bookkeeping for freelancers is €119 per month — all core filings included: myDATA handling, VAT declarations, your annual tax return, and communication in English, German, Spanish or Greek, with fast response times as standard. No per-declaration surprises. Company bookkeeping is quoted individually based on volume.
Frequently asked questions
Do I really need an accountant as a freelancer in Greece?
Legally you can file yourself — practically, almost nobody does. The myDATA system, Greek-only government portals and automatic fines for late or mismatched filings make professional handling the norm, even among Greeks.
Why do internationals pay more than the €30–€60 local rate?
They don’t pay more for the same thing — they buy a different scope: everything included, in their language, with someone reachable when it matters. Billed extras on a “cheap” plan typically close most of the gap anyway.
Can I switch accountants mid-year?
Yes, anytime. The new accountant takes over your records and access codes; a proper handover takes about a week.
Are accounting fees tax-deductible?
Yes — accounting costs are a business expense and reduce your taxable income.
How taxomade can help
Want a fixed monthly price with everything included? Take a look at our ongoing bookkeeping service — one rate, all core filings, handled by our state-certified Greek accountant in your language.
Prices reflect the Greek market as of 2026 and are indicative ranges, not quotes. Your situation may differ — we’re happy to give you an exact number in a free first call.