Recent changes to Greece’s tax administration have created a common question for businesses, professionals and individuals:
“Why does myAADE now show KEFODE instead of my local tax office (DOY)?”
The change is part of a broader restructuring by Greece’s Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE), designed to centralise and modernise tax administration.
The short answer is important: local tax offices in Attica and Thessaloniki were not simply renamed “KEFODE”.
Instead, taxpayers and key tax responsibilities previously handled by individual DOY offices were transferred to centralised Tax Procedures and Service Centres (KEFODE). At the same time, the former local tax offices were renamed Taxpayer Service Units (YFE).
As a result, a taxpayer who previously belonged to a local tax office such as Marousi, Glyfada or Kallithea may now see KEFODE Attica listed as the competent tax authority in their records.
What is KEFODE in Greece?
KEFODE (ΚΕΦΟΔΕ) stands for:
Kentro Forologikon Diadikasión kai Exypiretisis – Tax Procedures and Service Centre.
KEFODE offices are centralised units of AADE that have taken over tax procedures and responsibilities that were previously handled separately by individual local tax offices.
The restructuring includes responsibilities relating to taxpayer compliance, taxpayer relations and certain registry functions.
There are currently two main KEFODE centres:
KEFODE Attica and KEFODE Thessaloniki.
AADE currently lists KEFODE as a distinct category of tax service alongside local tax offices, Taxpayer Service Units (YFE), Capital Tax Centres (KEFOK) and Assessment and Collection Centres (KEVEIS).
When did Greek tax offices change to KEFODE and YFE?
The main organisational reform was established through AADE Decision D.ORG.A 1036330 EX 2024/27-03-2024.
The reform was more extensive than a simple name change. It provided for the new structure and responsibilities of KEFODE Attica and Thessaloniki, the transfer of responsibilities and taxpayers from local tax offices, and the renaming of tax offices in Attica and Thessaloniki as Taxpayer Service Units (YFE).
Implementation was gradual.
The transition began in Attica in 2024, while the corresponding restructuring in Thessaloniki was completed later, in 2026.
When did the Attica tax offices move to KEFODE?
KEFODE Attica began operating on 17 June 2024.
From that date, taxpayers and responsibilities of Attica tax offices were progressively transferred to the new centralised centre.
The transition took place in several phases:
| Date | Former DOY / Tax Offices |
|---|---|
| 17 June 2024 | Elefsina |
| 21 June 2024 | Athens XII, Athens XVII, Glyfada |
| 1 July 2024 | Agioi Anargyroi, Psychiko, Cholargos, Aigaleo, Peristeri |
| 8 July 2024 | Athens XIII, Marousi, Kifissia, Koropi, Pallini, FAE Athens |
| 15 July 2024 | Athens I, Athens IV, Ilioupoli, Kallithea, Nea Ionia |
| 22 July 2024 | Piraeus I, Piraeus V, Nikaia, Ships Tax Office, FAE Piraeus, Tax Office for Foreign Residents and Alternative Taxation |
AADE announced the completion of this phase of the integration into KEFODE Attica on 22 July 2024.
Did the local DOY offices simply become KEFODE?
No. This is an important distinction.
Technically, the former local tax offices were not renamed KEFODE.
Instead:
Former local DOY → Taxpayer Service Unit (YFE)
while:
Taxpayer + centralised tax responsibilities → KEFODE
For example, AADE no longer presents Attica’s former local tax offices in the same way they operated before the reform. Instead, local service functions are provided through numbered Taxpayer Service Units.
This distinction explains why a taxpayer may see KEFODE Attica in myAADE even though a local service unit continues to operate in their area.
What changed in Thessaloniki in 2026?
Thessaloniki followed Attica, but the transition took considerably longer.
Although the original organisational decision in March 2024 already provided for KEFODE Thessaloniki, its implementation was postponed.
The centre officially began operating on 27 July 2026, according to an AADE announcement published on 24 July 2026.
The transition was completed in phases.
First phase – 27 July 2026
The first phase affected:
- Kalamaria Tax Office
- Ionia Thessaloniki Tax Office
- Lagadas Tax Office
- FAE Thessaloniki Tax Office
The FAE Thessaloniki Tax Office ceased operating, with its responsibilities redistributed between KEFODE Thessaloniki and the relevant Taxpayer Service Unit.
Second phase – 1 September 2026
The next phase involved:
- Thessaloniki V Tax Office
- Thessaloniki IV Tax Office
- Thessaloniki VII Tax Office
- Ampelokipoi Tax Office
Thessaloniki IV was merged with Thessaloniki V as part of the restructuring.
The implementation dates and organisational changes are reflected in AADE’s relevant decisions and announcements.
Why did AADE introduce KEFODE?
The creation of KEFODE is part of a broader transformation of Greece’s tax administration.
Under the traditional model, taxpayers were primarily linked to a specific local tax office, which handled a wide range of their tax affairs.
The new model separates these functions more clearly and centralises many procedures.
KEFODE handles specific tax procedures centrally.
YFE (Taxpayer Service Units) retain a local taxpayer-service role.
KEVEIS handles assessment and collection functions.
KEFOK operates as a specialised centralised service for capital taxation.
The objective is therefore not simply to rename Greece’s tax offices, but to change the way tax administration is organised and how responsibilities are distributed between different AADE services.
Why does myAADE show “KEFODE Attica” instead of my old tax office?
If your myAADE account now shows KEFODE Attica instead of the local DOY you previously used, this does not necessarily mean that your local tax office has physically moved or that every service is now provided from a single location.
It means that your taxpayer record and certain tax responsibilities have been transferred to the centralised KEFODE structure.
Local taxpayer services may continue to be provided through the relevant YFE (Taxpayer Service Unit).
This is particularly relevant for foreign residents, international business owners and companies operating in Greece, as the name of the competent tax authority appearing in official records may now differ from the DOY name they were previously familiar with.
What is the difference between KEFODE and YFE?
This is one of the most important practical points of the reform.
KEFODE is the centralised tax centre responsible for specific tax procedures and administrative functions.
YFE, or Taxpayer Service Unit, is the new form of the former local tax office for taxpayer-service functions.
Therefore, seeing KEFODE as your competent tax authority does not mean that every matter must necessarily be handled directly by KEFODE.
The correct AADE service depends on the type of request or tax procedure involved.
What about tax offices outside Attica and Thessaloniki?
The restructuring described above specifically concerns the centralisation model implemented in Attica and Thessaloniki.
Tax offices elsewhere in Greece should not automatically be assumed to have been renamed KEFODE.
This distinction is particularly important when searching for the competent Greek tax office online or preparing documents that require the identification of the relevant tax authority.
For current contact details and the competent service, taxpayers can use AADE’s official directory of tax services.
What should taxpayers and businesses do?
If your tax records now show KEFODE instead of your previous DOY, the first step is to identify which AADE service is responsible for the specific procedure you need.
Depending on the matter, responsibility may lie with KEFODE, a local YFE, KEVEIS, KEFOK or another specialised AADE unit.
This is especially important for businesses, foreign investors, non-Greek residents and individuals dealing with more complex tax matters, where submitting a request to the wrong service can cause unnecessary delays.
Need help with KEFODE or the Greek tax authorities?
The restructuring of Greece’s tax offices can be confusing, particularly if you are accustomed to dealing with a specific local DOY or if you are managing your tax obligations in Greece from abroad.
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FAQ: KEFODE Greece
What does KEFODE mean in Greece?
KEFODE stands for Kentro Forologikon Diadikasión kai Exypiretisis, or Tax Procedures and Service Centre. It is a centralised AADE service responsible for tax procedures previously handled across multiple local tax offices.
Is KEFODE the same as a DOY?
No. Former local DOY offices in Attica and Thessaloniki were renamed Taxpayer Service Units (YFE), while taxpayers and various central tax responsibilities were transferred to KEFODE.
Why does myAADE show KEFODE Attica?
Your taxpayer record and the relevant tax responsibilities may have been transferred from your former local DOY to KEFODE Attica as part of AADE’s restructuring.
When did KEFODE Attica start operating?
KEFODE Attica began operating on 17 June 2024, with the transfer of taxpayers and responsibilities taking place progressively through June and July 2024.
When did KEFODE Thessaloniki start operating?
KEFODE Thessaloniki officially began operating on 27 July 2026, with a further phase of the Thessaloniki restructuring taking effect on 1 September 2026.
Do tax offices still exist outside Attica and Thessaloniki?
Yes. The KEFODE/YFE restructuring described here concerns Attica and Thessaloniki. AADE continues to list Public Financial Services (DOY), Taxpayer Service Units and KEFODE as separate categories in its official service directory.
