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At a glance
Points of service
Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Τμήμα Τουριστικών Επιχειρήσεων και Επαγγελμάτων της οικείας Περιφερειακής Υπηρεσίας Τουρισμού (Π.Υ.Τ.)
Number of required documents
Fees
300.00
-
307.20
+ (
5000
) €
Description
The procedure concerns the submission of an application for notification of the operation of tourist offices.
Basic information
Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure
Application
Application Type
Application
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Title
Application - Responsible Declaration of the interested party Article 8 of Law 1599/1986.
Notes:
Submission of an application - Responsible Declaration, which states: "I announce to the service the operation of a tourist office and I submit to you the provisions in the text legislation supporting documents in order to ascertain the assistance of legal persons conditions for the operation of the above company with the following elements: company name, business address (Municipality / Community, street, number, postal code), VAT number of business, D.O.Y. where the business belongs, telephone, fax and e-mail. Legally operating travel agencies can set up branches throughout the Greek Territory. A Certificate of Assistance is required for their legal operation of Legal Conditions, which is granted by the relevant P.Y.T. of the Ministry Tourism, upon submission of relevant supporting documents, as described in
article 6 of law 393/1976 (A 199).
Related
Rules concerning a lack of reply from the competent authority and the legal consequences for the use:
In case no response has been provided within the stipulated time limit of 15 days, it is considered that the application of the interested party has been implicitly accepted (tacit ap-proval) and the licence has been issued, according to par. 4 of article 14 of Law 3844/2010 (GG 63/A/2010). The applicant, in the aforementioned case of tacit ap-proval, may request a relevant certificate from the administrative authority responsi-ble for issuing the act, in accordance with paragraph 4 of article 10 of 3230/2004 (Government Gazette 44/A/2004).
NACE
- 79.1 Travel agency and tour operator activities
- 79.11 Travel agency activities
- 79.00 Travel agency, tour operator and other reservation service and related activities
- 79.12 Tour operator activities
- 79.90 Other reservation service and related activities
Output & Results
Output
Administrative Act
Other information
Official title
Announcement of the Operation of Tourist Offices
Languages supported
English, Greek
Ways of provision
Establishment
Registries updated
ΜΗΤΡΩΟ ΤΟΥΡΙΣΤΙΚΩΝ ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΗΣΕΩΝ Μ.Η.Τ.Ε
Categories
Trigger (submission method)
Application (handwritten)
N1
ΔΔ
0
0
0
95496
No
93600
93600
4
1296000
890378
654898
79.1, 79.11, 79.00, 79.12, 79.90
7135
EU-GO, SDG
Supporting document
,,
1
Company law
Business formation (individual, corporate)
- For company establishment see the link below.
Right to operate a tourist office they also have natural persons, third-country nationals, as well as legal persons who have their registered office in third countries if they make a special power of attorney in Greece. The the above right is recognized provided that in accordance with its legislation state of their nationality or seat the same right is recognized for Greek citizens and for companies based in Greece.
No
No
2
Possession of passwords to enter software
The applicant shall have a TAXISnet username and password
No
No
3
Administrative
Submission of an Application – Solemn Declaration in which it states: "I announce to your service the operation of a tourist office and I submit the doc-uments provided for in the legislation in order to verify the existence of the legal requirements for the operation of the above business, with the follow-ing information: name of the business, address of the business, VAT number of the business, Tax Office of the business, telephone, fax and e-mail"
Note: It is allowed to operate a travel agency via the Internet provided that the term "e-service" is included in its distinctive title.
No
No
4
Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses
The applicant must not have been irrevocably convicted of a felony or one of the misdemeanors of theft, embezzlement, fraud, extortion, forgery, coun-terfeiting, aggravated assault, drug offences or offences relating to public morals.
No
No
5
Bankruptcy law
The applicant (natural and legal person) must not have been declared bankrupt.
No
No
6
Building
The applicant should submit a title deed or lease agreement or
use of a concession, which shows that the entrepreneur has an office
installation. In case the tourist office operates via internet, the person concerned must have an office facility, which is notified to the competent Tax Office and to the relevant PYT and the required supporting documents are submitted .
No
No
7
Financial
Paid fee
No
No
8
Financial
Deposit of a Letter of Guarantee in favor of the State from financial institutions established in Greece or in another EU member state.
No
No
9
Company law
The interested party, in case he is a legal entity, submits the necessary legal documents.
No
No
10
Technical
In case the tourist office operates via internet, the interested party must have a special facility
No
No
1
Payment of three hundred (300) euros in the code ALE 1450189001 in favor of the Greek State (For tourist offices).
300 €
No
2
In the code ALE 1110489001 plus 2% "other stamp duty"
0 € - 6 €
No
3
In code ΑLE 1110403001 0.4% "additional 20% at stamp duty "
0 € - 01.20 €
Cost Calculation
Quantitative
Method of Payment
Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Tax Office cashier
Type of Cost
Stamp Duty
No
4
Letter of guarantee.
Other method of payment: Deposits and Loans Fund and Insurance Companies.
5000 €
Cost Calculation
One-off
Method of Payment
Bank cashier
Type of Cost
Letter of guarantee
No
1
A letter of guarantee of €5,000, issued in the name of the Hellenic State, or equivalent guarantees issued by the Deposits and Loans Fund.
Other
A letter of guarantee of €5,000, issued in the name of the Hellenic State, or equivalent guarantees issued by the Deposits and Loans Fund.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Notes:
The letter of guarantee, amounting to five thousand (5,000) euros, is issued in favor of the Hellenic Public by financial institutions located in Greece or in another country EU member and by insurance companies based in Greece. Also, the interested party may submit equal guarantees, which issued by the Deposits and Loans Fund, in accordance with article 17 of n. 3646/1928 (A ’154). In the letter of guarantee from financial institutions and insurance companies, which has a duration of at least five years, is reported to be valid is automatically extended for an additional six months after the date of revocation of the Certificate of Legal Assistance for any reason as well if no other five-year letter of guarantee is lodged before its expiry at least power. The letter of guarantee is forfeited in favor of the Greek State by its decision Head of the relevant P.Y.T., to cover any consumer claims that come from their transactions with the travel agency.
Prior to the issuance of the decision to forfeit the letter of guarantee by its Chief
relevant P.Y.T. of the Ministry of Tourism invites the company within the deadline no less than one (1) month to settle the announced monetary claims against her and proven by official evidence. The above deadline may extended for one (1) additional month by decision of the Head of P.Y.T. If it passes unfulfilled the deadline set, the relevant deed of deportation is issued without further ado notification of the interested party. The return to the beneficiary of the product of the letter of guarantee that fell in his favor Greek State is done by submitting a final court decision. If the beneficiaries are more than one and the amount of the letter of guarantee does not cover all claims are attributed proportionately to the beneficiaries. With the decision of partial or total forfeiture of the letter of guarantee the company is called by the relevant P.Y.T. to restore it in full within a time limit fifteen (15) days from the notification of the above decision. If the above deadline elapses without action, the Certificate of Legal Assistance Conditions are revoked by decision of the Head of the relevant P.Y.T .. If the the company shall reimburse in full the amount of the letter of guarantee within three (3) months from the revocation decision, the Certificate of Legal Assistance Conditions is re-granted without any other procedure. Otherwise the procedure for issuing a new Certificate of Legal Assistance is followed. According to par. 2 of article 4 of law 393/1976 (A 199), the said supporting document is submitted to the relevant P.Y.T. of the Ministry of Tourism every five years. In case non-submission of this, the B.S.N.P. is removed by decision of the Head of the relevant PYT of the Ministry of Tourism
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
7475
2
A copy of the start of business from the relevant Public Financial Service (D.O.Y.)
Tax certificates
A copy of the start of business from the relevant Public Financial Service (D.O.Y.)
Relevant link:
https://www.gsis.gr/
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Notes:
It concerns only online travel agencies
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
7140
3
Proof of payment deposit
Proof of payment / Receipt
Proof of payment deposit
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
7053
4
Certificate of non-declaration in bankruptcy (for a natural person) by the competent Court of First Instance issuing the last quarter or Certificate of non-declaration in Bankruptcy (for a legal entity) by the competent Court of First Instance / competent authority last quarter issue or equivalent document, when the applicant (natural or legal person) has the citizenship of another EU member state
Certification
Certificate of non-declaration in bankruptcy (for a natural person) by the competent Court of First Instance issuing the last quarter or Certificate of non-declaration in Bankruptcy (for a legal entity) by the competent Court of First Instance / competent authority last quarter issue or equivalent document, when the applicant (natural or legal person) has the citizenship of another EU member state
Submission by:
Ex officio (digital), Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Notes:
According to par. 2 of article 4 of law 393/1976M(Α 199), the said supporting document is submitted to the relevant P.Y.T. of the Ministry Tourism every five years. In case of non-submission, the B.S.N.P. is removed with decision of the Head of the relevant PYT of the Ministry of Tourism.
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
No
8619
5
Property titles, or lease or concession agreement, unless the tourist agency operates via the Internet
Property titles
Property titles, or lease or concession agreement, unless the tourist agency operates via the Internet
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
No
2905
6
In the case of the legal entity, The companys Articles of Association and any amendments thereto, with their respective official gazettes of publication
Legal documents from legal entities
In the case of the legal entity, The companys Articles of Association and any amendments thereto, with their respective official gazettes of publication
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Company law
No
9338
7
In the case of the legal entity, Certificate of Corporate Changes, issued by the competent authority for Ltd, OE, SAs and IKEs (Private Equity Companies)
Certification
In the case of the legal entity, Certificate of Corporate Changes, issued by the competent authority for Ltd, OE, SAs and IKEs (Private Equity Companies)
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
No
8619
8
In the case of the legal entity, legal documents of the legal representative
Legal documents from legal entities
In the case of the legal entity, legal documents of the legal representative
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Company law
No
9338
9
Excerpt from a criminal record of general use
Criminal Record Copy for General Use
Excerpt from a criminal record of general use
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/dikaiosune/poiniko-metroo/antigrapho-poinikou-metroou
Submission by:
Ex officio (digital), Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Notes:
Excerpt from a criminal record of general use, last quarter issue, or equivalent
document, when the applicant is a national of another EU Member State, “which to it appears that the applicant has not been irrevocably convicted of a felony or of any of the offenses of theft, embezzlement, fraud, extortion, forgery, counterfeiting, grievous bodily harm, breach of drug or other provisions
provisions relating to morals. According to par. 2 of article 4 of law 393/1976 (A 199), the said supporting document is submitted to the relevant P.Y.T. of the Ministry of Tourism every five years. In case non-submission of this, the B.S.N.P. is removed by decision of the Head of the relevant PYT of the Ministry of Tourism "
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
4750
Law
30, 31
4875
2021
250
Α
Description
Standard tourist destination of integrated management, organizations of management and promotion of destination, thermal springs of Greece and other arrangements for the enhancement of tourist development.
Legal references
https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20210100250
Law
25,26,27,33
4582
2018
Law
4276
2014
115
Α
Description
Registration in the Register of Tourist enterprises
Law
Subparagraph H.2. par. 1 and also the par. 5a
4093
2012
222
Α
Description
ΕRental of Private Passengers with a guide from tourist offices
Law
4,6
3270
2004
187
Α
Law
393
1976
199
Α
Description
Conditions - Terms - Operation - Procedure
Presidential Decree
7
2018
12
Α
Description
Travelers allowances, penalties
Presidential Decree
20
127
2017
157
Α
Description
Jurisdiction of Regional Tourism Service for the implementation of the reporting procedure
Joint Ministerial Decision
15408
2012
2991
Β
Description
Integration of the procedure for the operation of a tourist office in the KEP-EKE
Ministerial Decision
16016
2012
3055
Β
1
Start of the procedure
No
No
2
Submission of the application and of required documents
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The interested party submits the Application - Declaration with attached supporting documents to the Protocol Office of the relevant Regional Tourism Service (P.Y.T) or to the a Citizen Service Center – Single Service Center (KEP-EKE).
Notes
It is omitted in the case of electronics
Application and Supporting Documents.
No
No
3
Provision of the certificate to the interested party
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
An official of the Department of Tourism Enterprises and Professions of the relevant P.Y.T. issues to the person concerned the signed Certificate of Subsidy for Legal Conditions in the way he/she has chosen in his/her application by post or in person.
No
Yes
4
Electronic Submission of Application and Supporting Documents
Description
The interested party submits electronically the Application - Responsible Statement as well as the prerequisite supporting documents on the eugo portal.
Yes
No
EUGO portal (information only)
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