Is Airbnb tax different in Crete?

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

Do I need an AMA for a property in Crete?

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 Crete Airbnb taxes remotely?

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

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Updated: 27 June 2026

Crete Airbnb Tax: AADE & TAKK Guide (2026)

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In short: Airbnb tax in Crete 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.

Airbnb tax rules in Crete

Renting short-term in Crete 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 Crete rental remotely

All filings are online via myAADE. Connect your channel manager and GreekStay imports your Crete 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 Crete?: No. The AADE Short-Term Stay declaration and the TAKK climate-resilience fee are national rules and apply the same in Crete as anywhere in Greece. Only any local licensing restrictions and the municipal fee vary.
Do I need an AMA for a property in Crete?: 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 Crete Airbnb taxes remotely?: Yes. Connect your channel manager and the AADE & TAKK declarations are prepared automatically — no need to be in Crete.

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