On 01/01/2017 the Independent Authority for Public Revenue was established by law 4389/2016, in line with the international standards regarding Tax Administration autonomy, replacing the GSPR.
The new organisational and operational framework of IAPR includes, among others, the following powers:
Determination, assessment and collection of tax and customs revenue, as well as collection of other public revenue.
Identification of tax evasion, smuggling, tax fraud, illegal trade and the shadow economy, and imputation of undisclosed income.
Taking and implementing the necessary measures for the effective and efficient operation of its tax, customs and other services, in the areas of combating tax evasion, smuggling, tax fraud and the shadow economy; implementing tax and customs law, assessment and collection and improving public revenue collectibility.
Taking and implementing the necessary measures for the protection of public health, the environment and the interests of consumers, contributing to the sound operation of markets, enhancing the competitiveness and innovation of the chemical industry and providing relevant scientific support to judicial, police or other State agencies.
Taking and implementing the necessary measures for the protection of public health, the environment and the interests of consumers, contributing to the sound operation of markets, enhancing the competitiveness and innovation of the chemical industry and providing relevant scientific support to judicial, police or other State agencies.
Identifying cases of corruption, non-transparent processes, lack of efficiency, low productivity or low quality of services provided and non-compliance, that may occur in the course of the operation and activities of its tax, customs and other services.
Determining its IT strategy concerning the design and development of e-governance applications and services.
Strategic and operational planning for the activities of all its services and setting targets and performance indicators.
Preparing and executing its budget and procurement programme aiming at the smooth operation of its services.