MyDATA Greece Tax Compliance
Greek tax authority digital invoice submission system integrated into time tracking and invoicing platforms like Elorus, automating compliance with AADE (Greek tax authority) requirements and eliminating manual tax reporting burden for Greek businesses.
Last updated: 2026-03-18 23:50
Overview
MyDATA (My Digital Accounting and Tax Application) is the Greek tax authority's digital system requiring businesses to electronically submit invoice data, with modern platforms like Elorus providing automated integration to eliminate manual compliance work.
What MyDATA Requires
Invoice Submission
- All invoices must be submitted electronically
- Real-time or near-real-time submission
- Standardized data format
- Unique invoice identifiers
- Complete transaction details
Data Elements
- Invoice parties (issuer, recipient)
- Date and invoice number
- Goods/services description
- Amounts and taxes
- Payment terms
Integration Benefits (Elorus)
Automatic Submission
- Create invoice in Elorus → automatic MyDATA submission
- No separate tax reporting needed
- Real-time compliance
- Error checking before submission
Compliance Assurance
- Properly formatted data
- Required fields validated
- Submission confirmation received
- Audit trail maintained
Time Savings
- Zero manual data entry to tax system
- No end-of-period bulk uploads
- Reduced accounting overhead
- More time for business operations
Implementation
- Connect Elorus to MyDATA
- Configure tax settings
- Verify business details
- Test submission
- Activate automatic sync
- Monitor confirmation receipts
User Experience
Before Integration
- Create invoice in system
- Export invoice data
- Log into MyDATA portal
- Manually enter or upload data
- Submit and verify
- Track confirmations separately
With Integration
- Create invoice in Elorus
- System automatically submits to MyDATA
- Receive confirmation
- Done
Compliance Timeline
- MyDATA introduced: 2020
- Mandatory for most businesses: 2021-2022
- Digital Client List added: 2026
- Continuous expansion expected
Greek Business Context
Essential for:
- All Greek VAT-registered businesses
- Freelancers and professionals
- Service providers
- Product sellers
- Anyone issuing invoices in Greece
Penalties for Non-Compliance
- Fines for late submission
- Penalties for incorrect data
- Increased audit risk
- Business disruption
2026 Developments
- Digital Client List requirement added
- More business categories included
- Enhanced data requirements
- Stricter enforcement
- Integration becoming standard
Competitive Advantage
Platforms with MyDATA integration:
- Elorus (strong Greek market focus)
- Other Greek accounting software
- International platforms with Greek support
Future Evolution
Expected developments:
- Real-time revenue tracking
- Automated VAT calculations
- Cross-border transactions
- Enhanced analytics
- AI-powered compliance checking