Establishment and Operation of Amateur Dance Schools by a Natural Person

From National Registry of Administrative Public Services



6c5204ac-1c94-4144-bb50-2138769b1b2b 979234 Άδεια Ίδρυσης και Λειτουργίας Ερασιτεχνικής Σχολής Χορού ή Μεταβίβασης Άδειας ή Μετεγκατάστασης Σχολής (Φυσικό Πρόσωπο)

At a glance

Points of service

Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Regional units, Directorate of Sports - Culture of the competent Regional Unit

Digital provision points

Number of required documents

14 to 17

Fees

From 146.73 to 528.24 €

Deadline of completion

3 months

Description

The procedure concerns the commencement of the exercise of a profession by a natural person, through an announcement to the competent authority, in order to obtain a certificate of legal requirements for the establishment and operation of an Amateur Dance School, the transfer or relocation of the School. It is addressed to natural persons.

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF CULTURE

Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure

Service / organizational unit of a authority entity

Directorate of Sports - Culture of the competent Regional Unit

Provided to

Related links

Notes

Applications shall be submitted exclusively from 1 January to 30 April each year. The certificate of notification is issued within an exclusive period of three (3) months from the expiry of the request and the necessary supporting documents to the department responsible for issuing the final act (the time is binding on the department issuing the final act), in accordance with Article 3 of Law No. 3919/2011.

Last update

11/09/2026

Application

Application Type

Application / Solemn Declaration

Submission by:

Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by:

Persons

Title

Application form – Solemn declaration


What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes

    Print

    Requirements

      Fees

        Related

        Means of redress or appeal:

        Other Administrative appeal / Objection

        Rules concerning a lack of reply from the competent authority and the legal consequences for the use:

        Tacit approval

        In case the above deadline expires, the application of the interested party is not considered implicitly accepted and the announcement not approved, according to par. 4 of article 14 of Law 3844/2010 (GG 63 A/ 3-5 -2010).

        NACE

          Output & Results

          Output

          Document Production

          Steps

            Digital steps

              Other information

              Official title

              Establishment and Operation of Amateur Dance Schools by a Natural Person

              Languages supported

              Greek, English

              Ways of provision

              Establishment

              Legislation

                Categories

                Trigger

                Applied for

                Trigger (submission method)

                Application (digital), Application (handwritten)

                Type

                Outgoing

                End of Process

                Ιndefinite

                N1

                ,,,,


              • 1 Possession of passwords to enter software The applicant shall have a TAXISnet username and password.

                No No

              • 2 Technical The prerequisites regarding building installations of amateur dance schools must be met.

                No No

              • 3 Age The founder - owner shall be at least 21 years old.

                No No

              • 4 Labour The founder-owner shall not be a civil servant nor have been convicted for any offense constituting an impediment to appointment in a public-sector position.

                No No

              • 5 Military The founder-owner shall have fulfilled his military obligations or have been legally exempted. He shall not be insubordinate or have been irrevocably convicted for desertion.

                No No

              • 6 Judicial The founder-owner shall enjoy his/her political rights and not be under any form of guardianship nor have been declared bankrupt.

                No No

              • 7 Educational The Director of Studies shall possess a professor diploma or degree from a recognised vocational dance school in Greece or a recognised college or university-level dance school abroad.

                No No

              • 8 Judicial The Director of Studies shall not be a civil servant nor have been convicted for any offense constituting an impediment to appointment in a public-sector position.

                No No

              • 9 Prior Service The Director of Studies shall possess a 5-year teaching experience in a recognised college (domestic or abroad).

                No No

              • 10 Military The Director of Studies (if he is a man) shall have fulfilled his military obligations or have been legally exempted. He shall not be insubordinate or have been irrevocably convicted for desertion.

                No No

              • 1 Administrative fee in favour of the State €440,20 for the establishment or transfer of a school: 440.20 €

                Cost Calculation One-off

                Method of Payment Tax Office cashier

                Type of Cost Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)

                No

              • 2 Administrative fee in favour of the State €146,73 for the relocation of a school: 146.73 €

                Cost Calculation One-off

                Method of Payment Tax Office cashier

                Type of Cost Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)

                Yes

              • 1

              • 3 Especially for the region of Cyclades an additional regional fee of 88,04 € is required, collected by decentralized services at the Peripheral Units of Andros, Thira, Kea-Kythnos, Milos, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Syros, and Tinos, and is payable on the following bank account: Piraeus Bank - IBAN: GR3601727100005710052440659. The competent authority for more information is the Department of Social Actions of the Periphery of South Aegean. 0 € - 88.04 €

                Cost Calculation One-off

                Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (web banking)

                Type of Cost Levy

                No

              • 1 Floor plan of the school premises Drawings / studies by an engineer / architect

                Floor plan of the school premises

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons


                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 5768

              • 2 Section which includes the net height of the rooms, signed by an Engineer. Drawings / studies by an engineer / architect

                Section which includes the net height of the rooms, signed by an Engineer.

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons


                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 5768

              • 3 Solemn declaration of 2 Civil Engineers about the static adequacy and the strength of the building, where the weight of the loads shall be indicated (min permissible weight 350 kg/m2). Solemn Declaration

                Solemn declaration of 2 Civil Engineers about the static adequacy and the strength of the building, where the weight of the loads shall be indicated (min permissible weight 350 kg/m2).

                Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons

                Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 7320

              • 4 Copy of building permit. Certificate from town planning

                Copy of building permit.

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons


                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 4558

              • 5 Attestation from the Urban Planning Office that housing and operation of an Amateur Dance School is allowed in the specific building block. Certificate from town planning

                Attestation from the Urban Planning Office that housing and operation of an Amateur Dance School is allowed in the specific building block.

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons


                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 4558

              • 6 Attestation from the Fire Department accompanied by a relevant study prepared by the Fire Department. Certificate

                Attestation from the Fire Department accompanied by a relevant study prepared by the Fire Department.

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons


                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 9703

              • 7 Permit of change of use to a Amateur Dance School by the competent Urban Planning Office, with architectural plans approved by the same. Certificate from town planning

                Permit of change of use to a Amateur Dance School by the competent Urban Planning Office, with architectural plans approved by the same.

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons


                Document submitted under requirements: Yes

                Document’s requirement: Administrative

                No 4558

              • 8 For the founder - owner: Photocopy of both sides of police-issued identity card. Identification document

                For the founder - owner: Photocopy of both sides of police-issued identity card.

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons


                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 2244

              • 9 For the founder - owner: Photocopy of passport. Identification document

                For the founder - owner: Photocopy of passport.

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons


                Document submitted under requirements: No

                Alternative document of: 8

                Yes 2244

              • 10 For the founder - owner: Solemn declaration stating that: “he/she is not a public servant or an employee of a legal person of public law (NPDD) and has not been condemned by an irrevocable decision to a sentence that implies exclusion from public service”. Solemn Declaration

                For the founder - owner: Solemn declaration stating that: “he/she is not a public servant or an employee of a legal person of public law (NPDD) and has not been condemned by an irrevocable decision to a sentence that implies exclusion from public service”.

                Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons

                Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 7320

              • 11 For the founder - owner: Curriculum vitae with detailed references to dates. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

                For the founder - owner: Curriculum vitae with detailed references to dates.

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons


                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 7597

              • 12 For the founder - owner: For men: Solemn declaration that he has fulfilled his military obligations or has been legally exempted, or (for male citizens of an EU member state except for Greece) that in the country of which he is a citizen no compulsory military service is established. Solemn Declaration

                For the founder - owner: For men: Solemn declaration that he has fulfilled his military obligations or has been legally exempted, or (for male citizens of an EU member state except for Greece) that in the country of which he is a citizen no compulsory military service is established.

                Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons

                Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

                Document submitted under requirements: Yes

                Document’s requirement: Military

                No 7320

              • 13 For the founder - owner: Solemn declaration that he/she i) enjoys the civic and political rights of a EU member-state citizen, ii) is not under guardianship and iii) has not gone bankrupt. Solemn Declaration

                For the founder - owner: Solemn declaration that he/she i) enjoys the civic and political rights of a EU member-state citizen, ii) is not under guardianship and iii) has not gone bankrupt.

                Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons

                Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 7320

              • 14 For the Director of Studies: Certified copy of diploma or degree from a recognised dance school in Greece or abroad. In the case of a foreign degree, the following must be submitted: A copy of the degree in in the foreign language along with its translation Recognition of the degree by DIKATSA/DOATAP or a copy of an attestation from the National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications & Vocational Guidance (EOPPEP ) showing that the degree is equivalent or corresponds to one from Greece. Proof of Study

                For the Director of Studies: Certified copy of diploma or degree from a recognised dance school in Greece or abroad. In the case of a foreign degree, the following must be submitted: A copy of the degree in in the foreign language along with its translation Recognition of the degree by DIKATSA/DOATAP or a copy of an attestation from the National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications & Vocational Guidance (EOPPEP ) showing that the degree is equivalent or corresponds to one from Greece.

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons


                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 2825

              • 15 For the Director of Studies: Photocopy of both sides of police-issued identity card. Identification document

                For the Director of Studies: Photocopy of both sides of police-issued identity card.

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons


                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 2244

              • 16 For the Director of Studies: Photocopy of passport. Identification document

                For the Director of Studies: Photocopy of passport.

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons


                Document submitted under requirements: No

                Alternative document of: 15

                Yes 2244

              • 17 For the Director of Studies: Solemn declaration stating that: “he/she is not a public servant or an employee of a public law legal person (NPDD) and has not been condemned by an irrevocable decision to a sentence that implies exclusion from public service Solemn Declaration

                For the Director of Studies: Solemn declaration stating that: “he/she is not a public servant or an employee of a public law legal person (NPDD) and has not been condemned by an irrevocable decision to a sentence that implies exclusion from public service

                Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons

                Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 7320

              • 18 For the Director of Studies: Curriculum vitae with detailed reference to dates (and, optionally, any other data – e.g. programmes of performances, articles, reviews, service certificates, references etc.- supporting the facts listed in the CV): for proving teaching experience of at least five years in a recognised dance school (domestic or abroad). Curriculum Vitae (CV)

                For the Director of Studies: Curriculum vitae with detailed reference to dates (and, optionally, any other data – e.g. programmes of performances, articles, reviews, service certificates, references etc.- supporting the facts listed in the CV): for proving teaching experience of at least five years in a recognised dance school (domestic or abroad).

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons


                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 7597

              • 19 For the Director of Studies: If male, solemn declaration that he has fulfilled his military obligations or has been legally exempted, or (for male citizens of an EU member state except for Greece) that in the country of which he is a citizen no compulsory military service is established. Solemn Declaration

                For the Director of Studies: If male, solemn declaration that he has fulfilled his military obligations or has been legally exempted, or (for male citizens of an EU member state except for Greece) that in the country of which he is a citizen no compulsory military service is established.

                Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons

                Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

                Document submitted under requirements: Yes

                Document’s requirement: Military

                No 7320

              • Law 347 4512 2018 5 Α

                Description Amendment of the following legislative instruments, respectively:

                Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiLAW/1/2018/4512/pdf

              • Law 61 4481 2017 100 Α

                Description Amendment of Article 5, paragraph 1, second sentence, of Presidential Decree 457/83 (requirement concerning the professional and teaching experience of the Director of Studies at an amateur dance school)

                Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiLAW/1/2017/4481/pdf

              • Joint Ministerial Decision 107296 2011 2665 Β

                Description Processing through Citizens' Service Centres operating as Points of Single Contact; application form and amendment of the supporting documents required for the issue of the licence

                Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2011/2665/pdf

              • Joint Ministerial Decision ΥΠΠΟ/ΚΑΤΕΧΝ/Δ/7388 1994 123 Β

                Description Joint Ministerial Decision (ΚΥΑ) on fees

                Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/1994/123/pdf

              • Presidential Decree 2 and 6 457/83 1983 174 Α

                Description Relevant articles:

                Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiLAW/2/1983/457/pdf

              • Presidential Decree 2 187 1991 73 Α

                Description Amending Law 1158/1981 (Licence holders from citizens of EU member-states)

                Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/1/1991/73/pdf

              • Law 15 1348 1983 47 Α

                Description Article 15 of articles 6,7,8,9,10, and 17 to 22 of Law 1158/1981 to Amateur Dance Schools

                Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiLAW/1/1983/1348/pdf

              • Law 6 1158 1981 127 Α

                Description Conditions for granting the licence:

                Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiLAW/1/1981/1158/pdf

              • 1 Start of procedure



                No No



              • 2 Receipt of application and supporting documents

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description The interested party submits the completed standard application and the relevant supporting documents to the relevant Regional Unit to which the school’s place of establishment belongs or to KEP-EPE, exclusively from 1 January to 30 April each year.

                Notes If the application is submitted to a KEP, the KEP employee checks the completeness of the supporting documents and, if they are complete, the file is forwarded to the competent Directorate of the Region.

                Yes No



              • 3 Receipt of electronic application and supporting documents

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

                Μethod of Implementation Software action

                Description Receipt of electronic application and supporting documents

                Yes No



              • 4 Completeness check and registration

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description The employee receiving the application first checks the completeness of the supporting documents and, if they are complete, registers it.

                No No



              • 5 Forwarding of supporting documents to the Building Inspection Committee of the Region

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description The competent employee of the Region forwards the supporting documents for the building to the Building Inspection Committee of the Region.

                No No



              • 6 Conduct of site inspection and drafting of report by the Building Inspection Committee

                Responsible for Implementation Collective body

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description The Building Inspection Committee of the Region conducts an on-site inspection and drafts the inspection minutes. If supplementary information is required, the Committee records this in its Minutes and the Director of the competent service of the Region drafts and sends a relevant document to the applicant.

                Notes Documents are circulated electronically through the IRIDA Electronic Document Management Information System of the Ministry of Interior.

                No No



              • 7 Ex officio search for a copy of the criminal record

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description If the Building Inspection Committee certifies the suitability of the premises, the competent Department of the Region searches ex officio for a copy of the Criminal Record.

                Notes Documents are circulated electronically through the IRIDA Electronic Document Management Information System of the Ministry of Interior.

                No No



              • 8 Drafting of Certificate of Commencement of Operation

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description The competent Department of the Region drafts the Certificate of Commencement of Operation, which the Head of Department forwards to the Head of the Directorate for signature.

                Notes Documents are circulated electronically through the IRIDA Electronic Document Management Information System of the Ministry of Interior.

                No No



              • 9 Signing of Certificate of Commencement of Operation by the Director

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

                Μethod of Implementation Signature

                Description The Head of the competent Directorate of the Region signs the Operation Commencement Certificate and forwards it to the General Director for signature.

                No No



              • 10 Signing of Certificate of Commencement of Operation by the General Director

                Responsible for Implementation Competent General Director

                Μethod of Implementation Signature

                Description The General Director of the Region signs the Certificate of Commencement of Operation and forwards it to the Regional Governor or to the competent Deputy Regional Governor.

                No No



              • 11 Signing of the Certificate of Commencement of Operation by the Regional Governor or Deputy Regional Governor

                Responsible for Implementation Other

                Μethod of Implementation Signature

                Description The Regional Governor or the competent Deputy Regional Governor signs the Certificate of Commencement of Operation.

                No No



              • 12 Registration of the decision in Diavgeia and notification of interested party

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

                Μethod of Implementation Software action

                Description The competent Department of the Region registers the decision in Diavgeia and informs the interested party accordingly.

                No Yes




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