Updated 2026

Greek Freelancer Tax Calculator (2026)

Estimate income tax (new 2026 scale), EFKA contributions and your net take-home — including the presumed minimum income and the exemptions for new professionals.

Deductible business expenses (excluding EFKA contributions).

Determines the presumed minimum income.

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Leave empty for the automatic estimate. The presumed income can rise with turnover/payroll — if you know it, enter it here.

ℹ️ The under-30 tax cut (zero/reduced rate) does not apply to individual business income — only to employees, pensioners and farmers.

Net income (after tax & contributions)

Indicative estimate — not legal or tax advice. Income tax scale per Law 5246/2025 (in force 1/1/2026); EFKA contributions per circular 6/2026. The presumed income and its turnover/payroll uplifts are indicative — confirm with an accountant. Updated: 2026.

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Net income examples

Assumption: 1st EFKA category (€3,129.24/yr), 6+ years of activity.

Net profitTaxableTaxNet take-home
€10,000€12,880€1,476€5,394.76
€15,000€15,000€1,900€9,970.76
€20,000€20,000€2,900€13,970.76
€30,000€30,000€5,500€21,370.76
€40,000€40,000€8,900€27,970.76
€50,000€50,000€12,800€34,070.76

At €10,000 the tax is computed on the presumed income (€12,880), as it exceeds the actual profit.

Frequently asked questions

How is a Greek freelancer taxed?

The 2026 progressive scale (9%–44%) applies to net profit (revenue − expenses). You are taxed on the higher of actual profit and the presumed income. EFKA contributions are paid separately each month.

What is the presumed minimum income?

A minimum income assumed for every professional, based on the minimum wage (€12,880 for 2026). New professionals are exempt for their first 3 years. More.

Do the under-30 tax cuts apply to freelancers?

No. The zero/reduced rate for people under 30, and the per-child reductions, apply only to employment, pensions and farming income — not to individual business activity.

Is there still a trade fee in 2026?

No. It has been abolished for freelancers and the self-employed — €0 for 2026.

How large is the advance tax?

55% of income tax, reduced to 50% for the first year with income. More.