The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has ordered a 48-hour suspension of operations and imposed fines on a well-known beach club in Pounta, Paros, after inspectors found it had failed to issue 174 receipts totaling over €10,000. The case is part of a broader enforcement push targeting tax compliance in Greece’s high-season tourism hotspots.
Widespread Checks Across Key Islands
From 14 to 20 August, AADE inspection teams carried out targeted audits across the country—focusing especially on sectors with heightened tax risk, including hospitality, transport, education, and personal services in popular tourist destinations. These efforts uncovered multiple violations tied to missing or unissued fiscal receipts, triggering suspensions and administrative penalties.
Paros: A High-Profile Enforcement Case
The most prominent finding came during an inspection on 21 August at the beach club in Pounta—a landmark venue on Paros known for its upscale summer offerings. Inspectors confirmed that no receipts were issued for 174 transactions, representing revenue exceeding €10,000. As a result, the business was immediately ordered to close for two days and faces further financial sanctions.
Other Violations Across the Cyclades and Beyond
In Mykonos, an inter-island passenger transport service was found on 19 August to have omitted 25 receipts. In Santorini, inspectors identified two separate violations on 20 August: a preschool and childcare provider had not issued 32 receipts, while a hair salon had failed to issue 164—both linked to undeclared income. Due to repeat offenses, the salon received a 96-hour operational suspension.
On Chios and Samos, restaurants each faced 48-hour closures after 16 instances of missing receipts were recorded—valued at €2,217.12 in the Chios case. In Poros, a restaurant and sunbed rental outlet also registered 16 unissued receipts; because the same company had previously been suspended, authorities applied a 96-hour shutdown to its branch.
In total, AADE documented 75 violations nationwide during this audit period—all related to failure to issue legally required receipts, with combined declared value surpassing €10,000.
The authority emphasized that inspections continue nationwide, leveraging data analytics and intelligence to prioritize high-risk areas and businesses. Tourism-related enterprises remain under particular scrutiny as the sector enters its peak season and contributes significantly to Greece’s VAT and income tax revenues.