I have been living in Thessaloniki for four and a half years. When I arrived I got an AFM as I needed a bank account. I also have a European Citizens residence Card. I do not earn anything in Greece although I do a little voluntary work. My income is all from the UK where it is taxed. I have not filled in a tax return in Greece (yet!). We recently traded in my (Greek) partner's car and I bought one in my name. Now (too late!) I realise I have to declare this by making a tax return. Which opens up a whole bag of worms . . .
1. The tax office want
a) form saying my income is taxed entirely in U.K. I have this from HMRC
b) proof I am resident in UK. I have that from my local council
c) both forms translated into Greek by a registered translation service
2. BUT will they now fine me for the 4 years that I have had an AFM without making a return (despite
having nothing to declare)?
3. Come Brexit I am not officially resident in Greece. This is likely to be a problem? I usually visit the UK every 3 months or so - but I rather think that a 'holiday' is about 3 weeks and I may outstay my permission - or whatever our esteemed negotiators come up with.
4. If I do become resident here then will I be taxed here? If so how do I stop my pensions being taxed in the UK?
I imagine that others have faced and/or are facing similar problems. I would welcome your advice, and if you cannot help me then please suggest a reliable lawyer and/or accountant in Thessaloniki who is competent in such matters (those I know throw up their hands in horror at it all!)