Assess and Avoid: The Role of KYC and Risk Assessment in Combating Tax Evasion and Money Laundering
By Irene Papadopoulou, Audit Partner and Risk Management Director, SOL Crowe | Business Partners, Nov-Dec, 2024

Distinct from tax avoidance, which concerns the reduction of tax liability through legal means, tax evasion is an illegal practice that involves deceitful actions through which taxpayers avoid paying taxes. Above certain amounts and by type of tax, tax evasion is considered a criminal offence under Greek tax law. An open secret in the business…

Global Trends in Taxation
By Effie Adamidou, Partner, Head of Tax and Legal, KPMG in Greece | Business Partners, Nov-Dec, 2024

As global taxation is undergoing rapid transformation, a handful of key trends are defining the emerging tax landscape. Geopolitical events, climate change, the evolution of business models, and social trends drive the tax policy decisions of governments and the business strategies of global organizations. Let us go through some of the most significant trends in…

Toward a New Cycle of Business-State Relations
By Dimitrios Panozachos, CEO, Orthologismos | Business Partners, Nov-Dec, 2024

From digital transformation to brain drain, key areas present room for improvement as we strive for enhanced collaboration between Greek businesses and the state on the road to a stronger economy. Two factors have marked the Greek economy in recent years: the country’s drive for digital transformation and the large scale exodus of skilled young…