Payroll & Social Security
Payroll, EFKA contributions, ERGANI II filings and the digital work card, with sound employment contracts and early warning of every labor law change.
The payroll team at our Thessaloniki office supports employers of every size, from a shop with one employee to larger companies and foreign businesses with staff in Greece. We calculate salaries and contributions, file the monthly APD return with e-EFKA and the ERGANI II declarations, and track the collective agreements that apply to you.
Payroll has a direct effect on your costs and on your relationship with your people. Before every hire, raise or change in working hours, we show you the real cost to the business and the employee's net pay, so you can decide with accurate numbers.
Who it’s for: Every employer in Greece: sole traders, companies, restaurants and retailers, foreign companies registered as employers with e-EFKA, and businesses with seconded staff.
What we handle in your payroll
Monthly Payroll
Gross-to-net calculation with tax withholding (9% to 44% scale), EFKA contributions (employee 13.37%, employer 21.79%), Christmas and Easter bonuses and holiday allowance.
ERGANI II & Digital Work Card
Declarations of hires, departures, overtime and schedule changes on ERGANI II, and setting up the digital work card so working time is recorded correctly.
EFKA Social Security
Monthly APD returns, contributions for employees and self-employed people, debt settlements and social security clearance certificates.
Contracts & Labor Law
Fixed-term, open-ended and part-time contracts, collective agreements, the statutory minimum wage and working hours.
Severance & Terminations
Severance calculated on length of service, the correct termination procedure, notice periods and filings with DYPA, the public employment service.
Seconded Employees
Shadow payroll for seconded staff, A1 certificates for social security and tax equalization.
How we set up your payroll
Staff and contracts review
We collect contracts, schedules, job categories and the collective agreement that applies to your sector.
ERGANI II and work card check
We make sure schedules, shifts and overtime are declared correctly and on time, since that is where most fines arise.
Monthly calculation and filings
We run payroll and payslips, file the APD and withholding tax, and send you the amounts to pay.
Advice before every change
A new hire, a raise, a dismissal or remote work: we give you the cost and the correct procedure before you act.
Employer obligations through the year
The main payroll deadlines in Greece. We keep track of them so you do not have to.
- New hires are declared on ERGANI II before the employee starts work.
- Overtime is declared on ERGANI II before it is worked and recorded on the digital work card where it applies.
- APD return and payment of EFKA contributions every month, by the end of the following month.
- Monthly return and payment of the tax withheld from salaries.
- Christmas bonus by 21 December, Easter bonus by Holy Wednesday and holiday allowance when annual leave is granted.
Why employers trust us with payroll
35 years in employment matters
Our payroll team is led by a co-founder of the firm who has worked in labor law and social security since 1991.
Accuracy that protects you
Correct ERGANI and EFKA filings mean fewer fines and a clean record in every Labor Inspectorate check.
Linked to accounting and tax
Payroll flows straight into your books and your cost planning, with no duplicate work.
Service in English and German
For foreign employers and managers who do not speak Greek, we explain every obligation in English or German.
Related Tools & Resources
Payroll in Greece: frequently asked questions
How much does an employee cost the employer in Greece?
Employer EFKA contributions (21.79% for most job categories) are added to the gross salary, and the Christmas and Easter bonuses plus holiday allowance bring annual pay to 14 salaries. Our salary calculator gives a first estimate, and we confirm the exact cost for the specific role and contract.
What has to happen before a new employee starts?
The hire is declared on ERGANI II before the first working day, together with the working hours. The employee also receives written terms of employment and, where it applies, is added to the digital work card. We prepare the documents and make the filings for you.
Do you run payroll for a foreign company without a Greek entity?
Yes, when the foreign company registers directly as an employer with e-EFKA. We handle the registration, the monthly payroll and the filings, and work with the parent company's HR team in English or German.
What are the rules on overtime?
Overtime must be declared on ERGANI II before it is worked and is paid at a premium. We help you plan it correctly to avoid fines and disputes with employees.
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