Country tax profile · 2026
Greece inheritance tax
How Greece taxes inheritance
Inheritance tax charged by beneficiary category; close family (Category A) 1-10% above a €150,000 tax-free allowance Category A (spouse, children, grandchildren, parents): €150k tax-free, then 5% (€150k-300k), 5% (€300k-600k), 10% above €600k
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Greece and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How Greece compares
141 of 197 countries we track have no inheritance or estate tax. Greece is not one of them.
Who is a tax resident of Greece?
Physical presence in Greece >183 days in any 12-month period, or centre of vital interests in Greece.
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What is the inheritance tax rate in Greece?
Inheritance tax charged by beneficiary category; close family (Category A) 1-10% above a €150,000 tax-free allowance Category A (spouse, children, grandchildren, parents): €150k tax-free, then 5% (€150k-300k), 5% (€300k-600k), 10% above €600k