Greece at a glance
Taxes in Greece
Employer Contributions
Total employer social security: 22%–23% of gross salary
| Contribution Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Pension fund | 13.33% |
| Health care | 4.30% |
| Health in benefit | 0.25% |
| Supplementary insurance | 3.25% |
| Unemployment | 1.20% |
| Professional risk | 1% |
| High occupational risk | 1.41% |
Total employer social security: 22%–23% of gross salary
| Contribution Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Pension fund | 13.33% |
| Health care | 4.30% |
| Health in benefit | 0.25% |
| Supplementary insurance | 3.25% |
| Unemployment | 1.20% |
| Professional risk | 1% |
| High occupational risk | 1.41% |
Income tax: 9%–44% | Social security: 15.87%
| Contribution Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Pension fund | 6.67% |
| Health care | 2.15% |
| Health in benefit | 0.40% |
| Supplementary insurance | 3.25% |
| Unemployment | 1.20% |
| High occupational risk | 2.20% |
| Gross Income | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| €0 – €10,000 | 9% |
| €10,001 – €20,000 | 20% |
| €20,001 – €30,000 | 26% |
| €30,001 – €40,000 | 34% |
| €40,001 – €60,000 | 39% |
| Over €60,000 | 44% |
Employer of Record in Greece
How Remote& EOR Works
Remote& acts as the legal employer of your Greek workers — handling payroll, tax filings, statutory benefits, and compliant employment contracts while you direct the day-to-day work.
| Party | Role |
|---|---|
| Your Company | Manages work tasks, performance, and team direction |
| Remote& | Runs payroll, files taxes, administers benefits, ensures legal compliance |
| Employee | Works for your company under a locally compliant Greek contract |
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Benefits in Greece
- Public health insurance: Mandatory coverage through the Greek National Health System (ESY/EOPYY)
- Social security (EFKA): Unified national system covering pension, sickness, unemployment, maternity, and family benefits
- Private health insurance
- Extra paid holidays
- Christmas and Easter bonuses (13th/14th month pay)
- Performance bonuses
- Home office equipment
- Company car allowance
- Meal or transportation allowances
Leave entitlements
| Leave type | Entitlement |
|---|---|
| Paid Annual Leave | 20–26 days (increases with tenure) + public holidays |
| Sick Leave | 1–6 months paid |
| Maternity Leave | 119 days (56 before, 63 after birth) |
| Paternity Leave | 14 working days |
| Childcare Leave | 4 months |
Employment conditions
Collective Redundancies
When a company with more than 20 employees dismisses workers for reasons unrelated to individual performance, collective redundancy rules apply. Employers must notify and consult with employee representatives on ways to reduce or avoid redundancies.
Health and Safety
Greek employers must ensure a safe and healthy workplace, conduct risk assessments, and implement preventive measures under Law 3850/2010. Depending on company size and risk level, a Technical Safety Officer and occupational doctor may be required.
Employee Rights & Protections
Greek workers are entitled to: written employment contract, social insurance coverage, equal treatment, unfair dismissal protection, personal data protection, anti-discrimination protections, and pay transparency.
Payments
End of employment in Greece
Employment in Greece ends through resignation, mutual agreement, fixed-term contract expiration, or dismissal for just cause. Employers terminating a worker must provide written notice or pay in lieu, plus statutory severance depending on the employee's length of service.
Frequently asked questions
Four main routes: run payroll from HQ for short-term arrangements; engage contractors for genuine project-based, multi-client work; set up a Greek entity for direct employment; or use Remote& as Employer of Record for the fastest compliant path without a local company.