The Digital Work Card 2026 framework is expanding to additional business sectors in Greece, introducing new compliance obligations for companies and employers.
According to the latest decision of the Ministry of Labour, the pilot implementation phase will begin on June 2nd, 2026, while mandatory implementation will take effect on October 12th, 2026.
The new expansion affects businesses operating in sectors such as telecommunications, employment services, cleaning services, healthcare activities and personal services.
Digital Work Card 2026: Which NACE Codes αre Included?
The first implementation phase includes the following sectors:
NACE 61 – Telecommunications
This category includes wired, wireless and satellite telecommunications activities, as well as telecommunications resale services.
NACE 78 – Employment Activities
Includes employment agencies, temporary employment services and workforce placement activities.
NACE 81 – Cleaning & Facility Services
Includes building cleaning services, industrial cleaning activities and landscape service operations.
NACE 86 – Human Health Activities
Includes hospitals, diagnostic centres, physiotherapy services and other healthcare-related activities. Medical doctors are excluded from the implementation scope.
NACE 96 – Personal Service Activities
Includes hair salons, beauty centres, laundry services, wellness activities and other personal services.
When Does Mandatory Implementation Begin?
The pilot implementation phase begins on June 2nd, 2026, while mandatory implementation for the newly included sectors starts on October 12th, 2026.
A second pilot implementation phase is also scheduled from June 29th to November 15th, 2026, covering additional sectors such as:
- Consulting services
- Advertising activities
- Office support activities
- Repair services
- Logistics and transport support activities
- Water and wastewater management
- Gambling and betting activities
What Does Digital Work Card 2026 Mean for Businesses?
Businesses included in the new expansion phase should begin preparations early in order to ensure compliance and smooth operational adaptation.
Recommended actions include:
- Informing employees and HR teams
- Reviewing or upgrading time-tracking systems
- Proper registration and configuration within ERGANI II
- Reviewing payroll and labour compliance procedures
- Adapting internal HR and operational workflows
Early preparation is essential to avoid operational disruptions and ensure full compliance with the latest labour legislation requirements.
How Link Consulting supports Your business
At Link Consulting, we support businesses with payroll, labour law and HR compliance services tailored to the evolving regulatory environment.
Our team can help you:
- Assess whether your business falls within the new implementation scope
- Prepare your systems and internal procedures
- Ensure proper Digital Work Card implementation
- Optimize payroll and HR compliance processes
For more information regarding the Digital Work Card 2026 expansion and the included NACE codes, contact the Link Consulting team here.
View the full list of included NACE Codes
• NACE 61 – Telecommunications
• NACE 61.1 – Wired, Wireless and Satellite Telecommunications Activities
• NACE 61.10 – Wired, Wireless and Satellite Telecommunications Activities
• NACE 61.2 – Telecommunications Resale Activities and Intermediation Services
• NACE 61.20 – Telecommunications Resale Activities and Intermediation Services
• NACE 61.9 – Other Telecommunications Activities
• NACE 61.90 – Other Telecommunications Activities
• NACE 78 – Employment Activities
• NACE 78.1 – Activities of Employment Placement Agencies
• NACE 78.10 – Activities of Employment Placement Agencies
• NACE 78.2 – Temporary Employment Agency Activities and Other Human Resources Provision
• NACE 78.20 – Temporary Employment Agency Activities and Other Human Resources Provision
• NACE 81 – Services to Buildings and Landscape Activities
• NACE 81.1 – Combined Facilities Support Activities
• NACE 81.10 – Combined Facilities Support Activities
• NACE 81.2 – Cleaning Activities
• NACE 81.21 – General Cleaning of Buildings
• NACE 81.22 – Other Building and Industrial Cleaning Activities
• NACE 81.23 – Other Cleaning Activities
• NACE 81.3 – Landscape Service Activities
• NACE 81.30 – Landscape Service Activities
• NACE 86 – Human Health Activities
• NACE 86.1 – Hospital Activities
• NACE 86.10 – Hospital Activities
• NACE 86.2 – Medical and Dental Practice Activities
• NACE 86.21 – General Medical Practice Activities
• NACE 86.22 – Specialist Medical Practice Activities
• NACE 86.23 – Dental Practice Activities
• NACE 86.9 – Other Human Health Activities
• NACE 86.91 – Diagnostic Imaging and Medical Laboratory Activities
• NACE 86.93 – Activities of Psychologists and Psychotherapists (excluding medical doctors)
• NACE 86.94 – Nursing and Midwifery Activities
• NACE 86.95 – Physiotherapy Activities
• NACE 86.96 – Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine Activities
• NACE 86.97 – Intermediation Services for Medical, Dental and Other Human Health Services
• NACE 86.99 – Other Human Health Activities n.e.c.
• NACE 96 – Other Personal Service Activities
• NACE 96.1 – Washing and Cleaning of Textile and Fur Products
• NACE 96.10 – Washing and Cleaning of Textile and Fur Products
• NACE 96.2 – Hairdressing, Beauty Treatment and Similar Activities
• NACE 96.21 – Hairdressing and Barber Activities
• NACE 96.22 – Beauty Treatment Activities
• NACE 96.23 – Spa, Sauna and Steam Bath Activities
• NACE 96.3 – Funeral and Related Activities
• NACE 96.30 – Funeral and Related Activities
• NACE 96.4 – Intermediation Services for Personal Services
• NACE 96.40 – Intermediation Services for Personal Services
• NACE 96.9 – Other Personal Service Activities
• NACE 96.91 – Home-Based Personal Service Activities
• NACE 96.99 – Other Personal Service Activities n.e.c.
