Greek Activity Codes (KAD) 2026: The 2008 → 2025 Transition, Explained
For international accountants, lawyers and companies operating in Greece · Updated June 11, 2026
Key facts
- 10,923 official mapping entries (AADE decision A.1004/2026)
- 66.3% of entries map to a new code number — including the entire IT (62), construction-of-buildings (41) and furniture (31) divisions
- Retail (47) was restructured almost entirely; the single e-commerce code 47.91 was abolished and redistributed by product
- Largest split: one 2008 code maps to 52 new codes · largest merge: 96 old codes into one
Tools (work with plain code numbers)
Tip: paste the 8-digit code without dots (e.g. 62010000). Descriptions are shown in Greek, as published by the tax authority.
❓ FAQ
What is a KAD code?
KAD (Κωδικός Αριθμός Δραστηριότητας) is Greece's official business activity classification, the national extension of the EU's NACE system. Every Greek company and freelancer is registered under one primary and optional secondary KAD codes in the AADE tax registry.
What changed in 2026?
On March 1, 2026 Greece adopted KAD 2025, based on NACE Rev.2.1 (AADE decisions A.1003/2026 and A.1004/2026). 66.3% of the 10,923 mapping entries received a new code number; the tax authority migrated all registrations automatically on March 9, 2026.
Is there a deadline?
Yes. Businesses can review and correct their automatically assigned codes free of charge until October 30, 2026 (decision A.1113/2026), via the myAADE portal.
Can I use this site in English?
The interactive tools display official Greek code descriptions, but the search works with plain code numbers — type any old 8-digit KAD into the mapping tool to see its 2025 equivalent instantly. The full table is also available as a free Excel download.
Sources: AADE decisions A.1003/2026, A.1004/2026 and A.1113/2026. This page is informational and not legal or tax advice. Ελληνική έκδοση: kad2025.gr