POMIDA has expressed significant concern, alongside clear proposals, regarding the gradual and functional implementation of the new Property Ownership and Management Registry (M.I.D.A.) in a letter addressed to AADE Director, George Pitsilis. This intervention is particularly timely, as the Ministry of Finance and AADE are undertaking one of the most ambitious digital transformation projects in the real estate sector.
A positive step, but caution needed
POMIDA acknowledges from the outset that M.I.D.A., as stipulated in Article 217 of Law 5222/2025, represents a crucial step in modernizing property management. The integration of data from the Land Registry, the E9 tax forms, and property usage declarations—aimed at reflecting the real-time status of each property—is recognized as technically challenging but necessary. The letter praises AADE staff for their high level of expertise and thoughtful system design.
However, behind this positive evaluation, POMIDA warns of the practical consequences of a rushed platform launch. The complexity of property arrangements in Greece—especially in older multi-storey buildings without horizontal property registration—raises serious issues. Transitioning from a model where an entire floor is declared with a single ATAK code in the E9, to a system requiring separate ATAK codes for each individual leased unit, entails massive declaration adjustments and significant administrative burden.
POMIDA cautions that imposing these changes abruptly and with strict deadlines could “freeze” rental transactions, delay property transfers, and even affect the provision of rental subsidies. Particularly at the start of the year, when tax obligations are already high (ENFIA, tax filings, lease modifications), an additional complex mandatory procedure could lead to widespread administrative bottlenecks.
Gradual transition to MIDA
To address these challenges, POMIDA proposes a more gradual and measured transition. The platform should become fully operational only when as many technical and functional issues as possible have been resolved, emphasizing that a short delay is preferable to a problematic launch. A transitional period of at least two months without mandatory deadlines is recommended, allowing taxpayers and tax professionals to familiarize themselves with the new system.
It is also essential that strict timelines for the full mapping of all properties are avoided, as POMIDA estimates this process could realistically extend until the end of 2026. Moreover, POMIDA requests that the Property Rental Information System not be integrated into M.I.D.A. from the first phase, until users are fully acquainted with the platform.
Financial implications
Another critical point concerns administrative fines. POMIDA calls for a review of €100 fines and other penalties for late submissions, noting that such delays often result from third-party actions rather than taxpayer fault. According to the federation, this approach is inconsistent with the good governance principles that have characterized AADE’s operations.
Finally, referencing the 2020 case of undeclared property areas to local authorities, POMIDA requests legislative provisions ensuring that any corrections made during property mapping will not trigger retroactive tax charges. Otherwise, as warned, this could discourage accurate reporting of actual property sizes.
POMIDA’s letter, combining technical and regulatory insight, underscores that M.I.D.A. can become a powerful tool for transparency and modernization—provided its implementation is realistic, phased, and avoids surprising taxpayers and the market.
