Greece

Greece

Increases the tax deduction for R&D expenses

29 Jul 2020

On July 29 2020, the Greek Government adopted Law 4712/2020, which amended the Income Tax Code and increased the tax deduction for R&D expenses from the gross income of companies from 30% to 100%. Additionally, an alternative procedure for certifying the expenses and their realization was introduced to accelerate the application process, to increase Greece's appeal as a location for R&D investments. The new tax deduction rate becomes effective on September 1, 2020.