Is Airbnb tax different in Athens?

No. The AADE Short-Term Stay declaration and the TAKK climate-resilience fee are national rules and apply the same in Athens as anywhere in Greece. Only any local licensing restrictions and the municipal fee vary.

Do I need an AMA for a property in Athens?

Yes. Every short-term rental property needs an AMA from the AADE registry, regardless of location.

What's the Short-Term Stay declaration deadline?

By the 20th of the month following the guest's departure. The TAKK fee is remitted separately, by the end of the next month.

How many properties can I rent as an individual?

Up to 2 properties are taxed as property income. From 3 properties, it becomes business activity (with 13% VAT).

Can I manage my Athens Airbnb taxes remotely?

Yes. Connect your channel manager and the AADE & TAKK declarations are prepared automatically — no need to be in Athens.

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Updated: 27 June 2026

Athens Airbnb Tax: AADE & TAKK Guide (2026)

View of the ancient Erechtheion Temple with its iconic Caryatids, located at the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. — Photo: Audrey B / Pexels

In short: Airbnb tax in Athens follows the same national Greek rules — register the property (AMA), file the Short-Term Stay declaration per booking (by the 20th of the next month), and remit the monthly TAKK fee. Only local licensing limits and the municipal fee differ.

⚠️ Local: Athens has applied restrictions on new short-term-rental registrations in central districts (1st–3rd Municipal Sections: Plaka, Kolonaki, Koukaki, Syntagma, Monastiraki, Exarchia, etc.). Check whether they apply to your area and period.

Airbnb tax rules in Athens

Renting short-term in Athens through Airbnb or Booking carries the same obligations as anywhere in Greece:

Obligation	What it means / deadline
AMA registration	Register the property in the AADE Short-Term Stay registry.
Short-Term Stay declaration	Per booking — by the 20th of the next month.
TAKK fee	Monthly: €8/€2 per night for apartments, €15/€4 for houses > 80 m².
Income tax	Annual (15–45% scale).

What amount you declare

You declare the agreed accommodation rent (including cleaning), i.e. the guest's total minus the TAKK/VAT/municipal fee charged on top. The platform commission is not deducted here — it's an income-tax expense.

1–2 vs 3+ properties

Up to 2 properties are taxed as property income. From 3 properties, the activity is treated as a business and subject to 13% VAT — an accountant is recommended there.

Managing your Athens rental remotely

All filings are online via myAADE. Connect your channel manager and GreekStay imports your Athens bookings and prepares the AADE & TAKK declarations automatically — ideal if you manage the property from abroad.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Airbnb tax different in Athens?: No. The AADE Short-Term Stay declaration and the TAKK climate-resilience fee are national rules and apply the same in Athens as anywhere in Greece. Only any local licensing restrictions and the municipal fee vary.
Do I need an AMA for a property in Athens?: Yes. Every short-term rental property needs an AMA from the AADE registry, regardless of location.
What's the Short-Term Stay declaration deadline?: By the 20th of the month following the guest's departure. The TAKK fee is remitted separately, by the end of the next month.
How many properties can I rent as an individual?: Up to 2 properties are taxed as property income. From 3 properties, it becomes business activity (with 13% VAT).
Can I manage my Athens Airbnb taxes remotely?: Yes. Connect your channel manager and the AADE & TAKK declarations are prepared automatically — no need to be in Athens.

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Informational content, not tax advice. Confirm current amounts/deadlines with AADE or an accountant.