Greek vehicle owners are preparing for the 2026 road tax season, with the government set to post tax notices on the electronic “MyCar” platform by the end of October. Payments are due by December 31, 2025, but new tiered fines will penalize late payments more strictly than in previous years.
The updated system applies to 5.4 million vehicle owners, with no changes to the base tax amounts or extensions. The fines work as follows:
- By January 31: an additional 25% of the tax amount.
- By February 28: a 50% surcharge applies.
- From March 1: the total fine doubles, effectively 100% of the tax owed.
The minimum penalty is €30. For example, a €280 tax would rise to €350 in January, €420 in February, and €560 from March onwards. Government revenue from road taxes is expected to reach at least €1.2 billion in 2026.
Road tax amounts are calculated based on the vehicle’s registration date, engine size, and CO₂ emissions:
- Vehicles registered before 31 October 2010: tax based on engine capacity.
- Vehicles registered 2010–2020: tax based on CO₂ emissions.
- Vehicles registered 2021 onwards: updated CO₂ emission bands determine the tax.
For the first time, vehicle owners can declare digital inactivity, which exempts them from paying road taxes for 2026. To be valid, the declaration must be completed by December 31, 2025.
With stricter deadlines and tiered fines, authorities are urging owners to complete payments promptly to avoid substantial penalties.
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