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N. KOLYDAS I.K.E

Accounting • Tax • Business Advisory

Travel agency accounting • VAT • Payroll • Compliance

Accounting and tax services for travel agencies in Greece

Find specialized accounting, VAT, payroll and tax compliance support for travel agencies, tour operators and tourism-related businesses operating in Greece.

N. KOLYDAS I.K.E. supports travel businesses with sector-specific accounting controls, VAT treatment review, supplier documentation, client invoicing, payroll, myDATA and recurring compliance procedures.

Travel Agency Control Centre

We organise bookings, suppliers, VAT treatment, payroll, myDATA and monthly accounting before compliance becomes fragmented.

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VAT
Bookings Suppliers Margin myDATA Payroll VAT
26+ Years of accounting, tax and business advisory experience.
Travel Sector-focused support for travel agencies and tourism businesses.
VAT Review of travel agency VAT treatment, invoicing and reporting flows.
Remote Digital document flow and remote accounting support where possible.
Travel agency accounting support

Find a tax and accounting partner who understands the travel sector.

Travel agencies and tour operators require more than standard bookkeeping. Their accounting setup must follow the structure of bookings, supplier invoices, travel packages, commissions, refunds, client documentation, payroll and VAT treatment.

Why travel agency accounting needs sector focus

Travel businesses may combine own services, third-party travel services, commissions, packages, cross-border transactions, B2B and B2C clients, supplier prepayments and cancellation flows. These facts affect how income, expenses, VAT and reporting should be monitored.

Correct revenue and supplier documentation Bookings, invoices, credit notes, supplier settlements and client receipts must be organised consistently.
VAT treatment review Travel agency VAT may require special review depending on the business model, transaction type and role of the agency.
Payroll and seasonal staff support Travel agencies may need payroll support for permanent, seasonal or project-based staff.
Monthly accounting and management reporting Structured monthly controls help monitor margins, supplier balances, taxes, payroll and filing obligations.

For travel agencies and tour operators

We support Greek and foreign-owned travel businesses that need accounting, VAT, payroll and tax compliance adapted to tourism activity.

Not only bookkeeping

The objective is to define how bookings, supplier invoices, client invoices, margins, payroll and VAT reporting should work each month.

Remote document flow

Where possible, we coordinate documentation, monthly accounting files and tax communication remotely, reducing unnecessary physical visits.

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Support areas

Accounting, VAT and tax support for the travel agency operating model.

Each travel agency must be reviewed based on its real activity: agency services, tour packages, third-party supplier services, commissions, B2B sales, B2C sales, payroll, foreign suppliers and cross-border transactions.

Accounting setup

Chart of accounts and document flow

We help structure the accounting flow around bookings, supplier invoices, client invoices, commissions and monthly reconciliations.

  • Booking documentation flow
  • Supplier invoice classification
  • Client invoice and receipt controls
  • Monthly reconciliation support
VAT treatment

Travel agency VAT review

We review whether the transaction structure requires standard VAT treatment, special travel agency VAT review or additional analysis.

  • Agency vs principal role
  • B2B and B2C transaction review
  • Margin and supplier cost review
  • Cross-border VAT questions
Monthly compliance

Recurring accounting and tax filings

We support monthly bookkeeping, VAT return preparation, tax controls, myDATA coordination and compliance monitoring.

  • Monthly books
  • VAT return preparation
  • myDATA controls
  • Tax calendar monitoring
Payroll

Payroll support for travel agencies

We support payroll issuance, employer obligations and labour reporting for travel agencies with permanent or seasonal staff.

  • Payroll calculations
  • Employer reporting
  • EFKA and labour obligations
  • Monthly payroll files
Foreign-owned cases

Foreign shareholders and Greek setup

For foreign-owned travel agencies, we review AFM, UBO, bank file, VAT registration, accounting setup and ongoing obligations.

  • Foreign shareholder AFM
  • UBO and banking support
  • Company or branch setup
  • Monthly accounting support
Advisory

Operational and tax advisory

We help review new travel products, cross-border activity, supplier arrangements, VAT exposure and compliance risks.

  • New activity review
  • Supplier contract implications
  • Cross-border service questions
  • Tax risk identification

Travel agency VAT is not a standard one-line decision.

The correct VAT treatment depends on the actual transaction structure, the role of the travel agency, the supplier flow, the customer type and whether the agency sells own services, third-party services, packages, commissions or mixed services. This page is designed to route the case to the correct review before recurring filings begin.

VAT and compliance review

Travel agency VAT, invoicing and myDATA must be reviewed together.

A travel agency may issue invoices, receive supplier invoices, handle packages, commissions, refunds, deposits and cross-border services. These flows affect accounting, VAT treatment, myDATA classification and monthly controls.

Agency or principal role

The first question is whether the business acts as agent, principal, tour operator or mixed-service provider.

Review role →

Supplier documentation

Hotel, transport, guide, ticketing and destination supplier invoices must be reviewed and classified correctly.

Review suppliers →

Margin and package controls

Travel package profitability and tax treatment require structured monitoring of sales, supplier costs and adjustments.

Review margin →

myDATA and invoicing flow

Greek electronic books and invoice classifications should reflect the actual activity and document flow.

Review myDATA →
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How we work

From first review to monthly compliance flow.

We do not start only from data entry. We first understand the travel agency model and then define how accounting, VAT, payroll, myDATA and tax controls should operate.

Activity review

We review how the agency sells: own services, packages, commissions, third-party services or mixed activity.

Document flow

We identify the required supplier, client, booking, refund, credit note and payment documentation flow.

VAT treatment

We review whether the transaction flow requires standard VAT, special travel agency VAT review or further analysis.

Monthly controls

We prepare recurring controls for revenues, supplier balances, payroll, VAT, myDATA and tax filings.

Ongoing support

We support the business with recurring accounting, payroll, tax advisory and compliance follow-up.

Deliverables

What our travel agency support can include.

The exact scope depends on the size of the business, volume of transactions, VAT position, payroll needs and whether the agency operates as a Greek company, branch or foreign-owned structure.

Review

Initial travel agency tax review

Review of business model, services, customers, suppliers, invoicing flow and first tax exposure points.

  • Activity mapping
  • Revenue model review
  • VAT treatment alerts
  • Compliance route recommendation
Accounting

Monthly accounting support

Recurring accounting support adapted to travel agency documentation and business activity.

  • Books and reconciliations
  • Supplier and client documents
  • VAT return support
  • Tax filing calendar
Payroll

Payroll and employer support

Payroll support for employees, seasonal staff and monthly employer obligations.

  • Payroll issuance
  • Employer reporting
  • EFKA support
  • Monthly payroll files
Advisory

VAT and transaction advisory

Professional review for packages, commissions, cross-border services and special transactions.

  • VAT classification review
  • Cross-border service analysis
  • Margin monitoring points
  • Supplier flow controls
Travel agency FAQ

Questions travel agencies usually ask before choosing support.

These questions help determine whether the case requires monthly accounting, VAT review, payroll support, company setup, foreign shareholder review or tax advisory.

Do travel agencies need specialized accounting support?

Yes. Travel agencies often have supplier invoices, bookings, packages, commissions, refunds, cross-border transactions, payroll and VAT questions that require more than standard bookkeeping.

Is travel agency VAT always treated the same way?

No. The VAT treatment depends on the actual role of the travel agency, the services sold, the supplier flow, the customer type, the location of services and whether the transaction involves own services, third-party services or mixed packages.

Can you support a foreign-owned travel agency in Greece?

Yes. We can support foreign-owned travel agencies with Greek company setup, AFM registration for foreign shareholders, bank file preparation, UBO support, VAT, accounting and payroll.

Can the accounting support be handled remotely?

A significant part of the accounting and tax communication can usually be coordinated remotely through structured document exchange, monthly files and digital communication, depending on the procedure and documents required.

Do you support payroll for travel agencies?

Yes. Payroll support can include monthly payroll issuance, employer obligations, social security reporting and coordination for permanent or seasonal staff.

What should a travel agency send for an initial review?

The initial review usually requires a description of the business model, sample client invoices, supplier invoices, booking flow, customer type, payroll needs and information on whether the company is Greek-owned or foreign-owned.

Submit your travel agency case

Find the correct accounting and VAT route for your travel agency in Greece.

Send us the facts of your travel business. We will review whether your case requires travel agency VAT review, monthly accounting, payroll, company setup, foreign shareholder support or broader tax advisory.

Let’s Talk!

Thinking of establishing a company? Are you looking for reliable partners to manage your accounting records or for tax advice?

Schedule an appointment by phone, and we will be delighted to discuss potential collaboration with you. 

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