SHORT-TERM RENTAL OF REAL ESTATE IN GREECE

What is short-term rental?

The term "short-term rental" refers to the lease of real estate for a period of up to 59 days. The property must be fully furnished and provided without additional services, except for the provision of bed linens. The 59-day limit applies to each individual rental period.

What types of rentals do not fall under the definition of short-term rental?

• Rental of real estate for a period of 60 days or more;

• Rental of real estate with the provision of additional services, beyond bed linens. In this case, the property is considered tourist accommodation, and it is necessary to register a business activity.

  
  

Is registration in the short-term rental real estate registry required?

In accordance with the legislative requirements, starting from January 1, 2024, registration in the Short-Term Rental Real Estate Registry is mandatory, even for properties rented out outside digital platforms. The property owner must obtain a unique registration number - ΑΜΑ (Αριθμός Μητρώου Ακινήτου).

What tax is applied to income from short-term rental?

Income from short-term rental is subject to taxation as:

• Income from real estate, when renting out 1-2 properties, or

• Income from business activity, when renting out three or more properties.

  
  

General obligations for all landlords:

1. Registration in the Short-Term Rental Registry and obtaining a unique registration number (Αριθμός Μητρώου Ακινήτου – ΑΜΑ).

2. The mandatory inclusion of the AMΑ number on all digital platforms used.

3. Submission of separate declarations for each short-term rental property.

4. Approval of the income table for property owners by February 28 of each year.

   
   

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