Use this skill whenever asked about Greek EFKA (e-EFKA / Ενιαίος Φορέας Κοινωνικής Ασφάλισης) social insurance contributions for self-employed individuals. Trigger on phrases like "EFKA contributions", "Greek social insurance", "ελεύθερος επαγγελματίας ασφάλιση", "EFKA categories", "self-employed Greece insurance", or any question about social insurance obligations for a self-employed client in Greece. Covers the 6-category system for main pension, healthcare, and supplementary pension. ALWAYS read this skill before touching any Greece social contributions work.
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Quick reference table
| Field | Value | |---|---| | Country | Greece (Hellenic Republic) | | Authority | e-EFKA (Ενιαίος Φορέας Κοινωνικής Ασφάλισης) | | Primary legislation | N.4670/2020 (EFKA reform); N.4387/2016 | | Supporting legislation | N.4756/2020; ministerial decisions on categories | | System | 6-category fixed monthly amounts (NOT income-based) | | Category 1 monthly total | EUR 307 | | Category 6 monthly total | EUR 830 | | OAED (unemployment) | EUR 10/month additional | | Payment frequency | Monthly | | Payment deadline | Last business day of each month | | Currency | EUR only | | Contributor | Open Accountants | | Validated by | Pending -- requires validation by Greek λογιστής | | Validation date | Pending |
Monthly amounts per category (2025)
| Cat | Main pension | Health | Supplementary | Total | |---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | EUR 210 | EUR 55 | EUR 42 | EUR 307 | | 2 | EUR 252 | EUR 66 | EUR 51 | EUR 369 | | 3 | EUR 315 | EUR 83 | EUR 63 | EUR 461 | | 4 | EUR 378 | EUR 100 | EUR 76 | EUR 554 | | 5 | EUR 473 | EUR 125 | EUR 95 | EUR 693 | | 6 | EUR 567 | EUR 150 | EUR 113 | EUR 830 |
Required inputs before computing
Before computing, you MUST obtain: 1. Professional category -- freelancer, sole proprietor, or liberal profession? 2. Years of activity -- determines minimum category 3. Chosen category -- new entrants start at 1; may choose higher 4. Is the client also employed? -- parallel insurance rules 5. Registered with which professional body? -- engineers, lawyers, doctors may have additional rules. If professional category is unknown, STOP.
R-GR-EFKA-1 -- Farmer transition
Trigger: client transitioning from OGA (agricultural) to freelance. Message: "OGA-to-EFKA transitional rules require specialist review. Escalate."
R-GR-EFKA-2 -- Professional body contributions
Trigger: question about bar/TEE/medical chamber rates. Message: "Professional body contributions are separate from EFKA and set independently. Confirm with the relevant chamber."
Quick reference table
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Country | Greece (Hellenic Republic) |
| Authority | e-EFKA (Ενιαίος Φορέας Κοινωνικής Ασφάλισης) |
| Primary legislation | N.4670/2020 (EFKA reform); N.4387/2016 |
| Supporting legislation | N.4756/2020; ministerial decisions on categories |
| System | 6-category fixed monthly amounts (NOT income-based) |
| Category 1 monthly total | EUR 307 |
| Category 6 monthly total | EUR 830 |
| OAED (unemployment) | EUR 10/month additional |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Payment deadline | Last business day of each month |
| Currency | EUR only |
| Contributor | Open Accountants |
| Validated by | Pending -- requires validation by Greek λογιστής |
| Validation date | Pending |
Monthly amounts per category (2025)
| Cat | Main pension | Health | Supplementary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EUR 210 | EUR 55 | EUR 42 | EUR 307 |
| 2 | EUR 252 | EUR 66 | EUR 51 | EUR 369 |
| 3 | EUR 315 | EUR 83 | EUR 63 | EUR 461 |
| 4 | EUR 378 | EUR 100 | EUR 76 | EUR 554 |
| 5 | EUR 473 | EUR 125 | EUR 95 | EUR 693 |
| 6 | EUR 567 | EUR 150 | EUR 113 | EUR 830 |
Legislation: N.4670/2020, art. 35-39
Mandatory minimum category by years of activity
| Years since registration | Minimum category |
|---|---|
| 0-5 years | Category 1 |
| 6-10 years | Category 2 |
| 11-15 years | Category 3 |
| 16-20 years | Category 4 |
| 21-25 years | Category 5 |
| 26+ years | Category 6 |
Payment schedule
| Obligation | Due date |
|---|---|
| Monthly EFKA | Last business day of each month |
| Payment method | e-EFKA portal or direct debit |
Tax deductibility
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Are EFKA contributions deductible? | YES -- from gross income for income tax |
| Classification | Personal deduction |
| Which components? | All: pension, health, supplementary, OAED |
Situation: Registered in October 2025. Resolution: Category 1. Monthly EUR 317 (EUR 307 + EUR 10 OAED). Pro-rated from registration.
Situation: Registered since 2013. Resolution: Minimum category 3. Monthly EUR 471. May choose 4, 5, or 6.
Situation: Registered 22 years ago. Resolution: Minimum category 5. Monthly EUR 703. Annual EUR 8,436.
Situation: 3 years registered, chooses Category 4. Resolution: Category 4 (above minimum). Monthly EUR 564. Annual EUR 6,768.
Situation: 30 years registered. Resolution: Category 6 mandatory. Monthly EUR 840. Annual EUR 10,080.
Situation: EU citizen providing services in Greece. Resolution: EU Regulation 883/2004. A1 certificate required. Escalate.
When a situation requires reviewer judgement:
REVIEWER FLAG
Tier: T2
Client: [name]
Situation: [description]
Issue: [what is ambiguous]
Options: [possible treatments]
Recommended: [most likely correct treatment and why]
Action Required: Qualified λογιστής must confirm before advising client.
When a situation is outside skill scope:
ESCALATION REQUIRED
Tier: T3
Client: [name]
Situation: [description]
Issue: [outside skill scope]
Action Required: Do not advise. Refer to qualified λογιστής. Document gap.
Input: First year, age 28. Expected output: Category 1. Monthly EUR 317. Annual EUR 3,804.
Input: 8 years registered. Expected output: Category 2. Monthly EUR 379. Annual EUR 4,548.
Input: 22 years registered. Expected output: Category 5. Monthly EUR 703. Annual EUR 8,436.
Input: 3 years, chooses Category 4. Expected output: Monthly EUR 564. Annual EUR 6,768.
Input: 30 years. Expected output: Category 6. Monthly EUR 840. Annual EUR 10,080.
Input: Employed + freelancing, 5 years. Expected output: Self-employed EFKA Category 1 EUR 317/month in addition to employment EFKA.
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Prohibitions list
NEVER compute EFKA based on income -- the category system uses FIXED monthly amounts; NEVER allow a client to choose a category below their minimum based on years; NEVER ignore OAED (EUR 10/month) -- applies to all self-employed; NEVER confuse EFKA contributions with professional-body contributions; NEVER state parallel insurance allows an offset -- contributions are additive; NEVER advise on category optimization without flagging for reviewer; NEVER present contributions as income-dependent -- they are fixed per category; NEVER forget late payment surcharges -- 3% per month
Mandatory minimum category by years of activity
| Years since registration | Minimum category | |---|---| | 0-5 years | Category 1 | | 6-10 years | Category 2 | | 11-15 years | Category 3 | | 16-20 years | Category 4 | | 21-25 years | Category 5 | | 26+ years | Category 6 |
Category choice rule
A professional can always choose a HIGHER category than their minimum, but never a lower one. Choice is made annually by February and is irreversible for the year.
OAED contribution
All self-employed: EUR 10/month in addition to category amounts.
ETEAEP
Some professions (lawyers, engineers, doctors) have additional professional-body contributions separate from EFKA.
Category selection strategy
Higher category = higher pension entitlement in retirement but higher current cost. Advising on optimal choice requires retirement benefit modelling. Flag for reviewer.
Determine minimum category
years_active = current_year - year_of_registration IF years_active <= 5: min_category = 1 ELIF years_active <= 10: min_category = 2 ELIF years_active <= 15: min_category = 3 ELIF years_active <= 20: min_category = 4 ELIF years_active <= 25: min_category = 5 ELSE: min_category = 6
Determine chosen category
chosen_category = max(client_choice, min_category)
Calculate contributions
monthly_total = pension[chosen] + health[chosen] + supplementary[chosen] + OAED (10) annual_total = monthly_total x 12
Payment schedule
| Obligation | Due date | |---|---| | Monthly EFKA | Last business day of each month | | Payment method | e-EFKA portal or direct debit |
Late payment and non-payment
Late payment: 3% surcharge per month (capped at 100% of principal). Non-payment: KEAO debt collection.
Tax deductibility
| Question | Answer | |---|---| | Are EFKA contributions deductible? | YES -- from gross income for income tax | | Classification | Personal deduction | | Which components? | All: pension, health, supplementary, OAED |
Parallel insurance rule
Parallel insurance applies. Client pays EFKA on BOTH activities. No offset.
Suspension of activity rule
Must formally notify e-EFKA. No contributions during suspension. Health coverage continues up to 12 months after last contribution, then lapses.
Income does not affect contribution
Income level does NOT affect the contribution amount. Category minimums apply regardless.
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