Licence for a professional street vendor

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• At a Glance
• Basic information
• Application
• What you will need
• Requirements
• Fees
• Related
• Output
• Steps
• Digital steps
• Other information
• Feedback
• Legislation
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At a glance

Points of service

Regions, Regional Development Directorates

Digital provision points

• National Single Digital Gateway – gov.gr
• EUGO portal (information only)

Remote Points of service

myKEPlive (information only)

Number of required documents

8 + (

1

)

Fees

From 0 to 29.35 €

Estimated Time

2 months

Description

The procedure concerns the granting of a licence for a professional street vendor. A professional street vendor is a natural person who engages in outdoor trade by offering for sale the items defined by decision of Article 66(2) of Law 4849/2021 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 207), which do not originate from own production, and to whom an operating licence has been granted by a competent authority.

Street vending is the conduct of outdoor commercial activity by a seller who moves by any motorised, towed or other means of movement. The seller does not have a specific location in which to operate, but is constantly moving with the exception of the duration of the transaction. Vendors operate in municipal communities with a permanent population of up to five thousand (5 000) inhabitants, according to the latest published census of the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

By exception, licensed street vendors with food trucks or portable cooking installations can stay in one location, without the requirement of complying with the population restrictions and for a time determined by the country’s municipalities.

Licences shall be granted following the issuing of a relevant announcement by the regions. They concern natural persons. Licensees shall be selected on the basis of the award criteria laid down in Article 16 of Law 4849/2021 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 207).

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENT

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

Service / organizational unit of a authority entity

Regional Development Directorates

Provided to

Self-employed

Related links

Validity duration

5 years

Notes

Co-competent administrative units: Regional Development Directorates

Last update

25/09/2026

Application

Application Type

Application / Solemn Declaration

Submission by:

Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by:

Persons

Title

Application / solemn declaration

Relevant link

https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/ergasia-kai-asphalise/eleutheroi-epaggelmaties/adeiodotese-epaggelmatia-polete-planodiou-emporiou

Notes:

The application shall contain the information referred to in Article 1(4)(a) to (ag) of Ministerial Decision 55332/27.05.2022 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 2660), namely:

• a) identity data;
• b) ο tax identification number (TIN);
• c) ο social security number (AMKA);
• d) items to be sold;
• e) ο the registration number of the vehicle to be used (owned or otherwise);
• f) the areas of operation of vendors engaged in street vending;
• g) a solemn declaration under Law 1599/1986 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 75) stating that the applicant does not hold any other outdoor trading licence.

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification with TAXISnet codes, Identification document

Print

Requirements

Fees

Related

Means of redress or appeal:

Other Objection

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

Tacit rejection

Anyone with a legitimate interest may lodge an objection to the results of the announcement with the competent authority within a deadline of fifteen (15) days from the date of the publication of the results. The decision of the competent authority on the objection shall be issued within ten (10) days of the lodging of the objection. An appeal may be lodged against the decision on the objection by anyone with a legitimate interest in accordance with Articles 63 to 70 of Law 2717/1999 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 97) on the Code of Administrative Procedure at the competent administrative court of first instance.

NACE

Output & Results

Output

Decision, Document Production, Digital document production

Steps

Digital steps

Other information

Alternative titles

Get Licensed as a professional street vendor

Official title

Licence for a professional street vendor

Languages supported

Greek, English

Ways of provision

Establishment

Legislation

Categories

Τype of procedure

Marketing Authorisations

Trigger

Applied for

Trigger (submission method)

email, Application (handwritten), Application (digital)

Life events

Licences and compliance, Liberal professions

Type

Ingoing/Outgoing

End of Process

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   49073
   
   No
   561600
   561600
   
   P5Y
   Defined
   
   Identification with TAXISnet codes, Identification document
   183874
   
   
   47.8
   1000823
   9603
   3621
   EU-GO
   Supporting document

The procedure concerns the granting of a licence for a professional street vendor. A professional street vendor is a natural person who engages in outdoor trade by offering for sale the items defined by decision of Article 66(2) of Law 4849/2021 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 207), which do not originate from own production, and to whom an operating licence has been granted by a competent authority.

Street vending is the conduct of outdoor commercial activity by a seller who moves by any motorised, towed or other means of movement. The seller does not have a specific location in which to operate, but is constantly moving with the exception of the duration of the transaction. Vendors operate in municipal communities with a permanent population of up to five thousand (5 000) inhabitants, according to the latest published census of the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

By exception, licensed street vendors with food trucks or portable cooking installations can stay in one location, without the requirement of complying with the population restrictions and for a time determined by the country’s municipalities. Licences shall be granted following the issuing of a relevant announcement by the regions. They concern natural persons. Licensees shall be selected on the basis of the award criteria laid down in Article 16 of Law 4849/2021 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 207). 0.00 29.35 8 0 1

2 months

,

1 Possession of passwords to enter software The applicant must have TAXISnet codes.

Link https://www.gov.gr/arxes/anexartete-arkhe-demosion-esodon-aade/anexartete-arkhe-demosion-esodon-aade/elektronike-eggraphe-diakheirise-kodikon-taxisnet

No No

2 Tax The applicant must declare commencement of business activity and use a cash register declared and connected to the IT system of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (IAPR).

No No

3 Tax The applicant must have no outstanding tax obligations.

No No

4 Insurance The applicant must have no outstanding social security obligations.

No No

5 Administrative The applicant shall submit a valid vehicle registration certificate and a valid MOT test certificate of the vehicle declared for use (owned or other vehicle).

No No

6 Medical The applicant shall submit a valid health certificate in accordance with decision Υ1c/Γ.Π./oik. 35797/04.04.2012 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1199) of the Minister for Health and Social Solidarity.

No No

7 Administrative The applicant shall be awarded points on the basis of criteria as set out in detail in Ministerial Decision No 55332/27.05.2022 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 2660).

No No

1 Especially for the region of Cyclades an additional regional fee is required, collected by decentralized services at the Peripheral Units of Andros, Thira, Kea-Kythnos, Milos, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Syros, and Tinos, as follows: 29,35 €. The fee is payable on the following bank accounts: Piraeus Bank - GR3601727100005710052440659. The competent authority for more information is the Department of Commerce of Cyclades of the Periphery of South Aegean. 0 € - 29.35 €

Cost Calculation One-off

Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (web banking)

Type of Cost Impost

No

1 The supporting documents specified in the announcement to prove that the points criteria have been met, in accordance with the points awarded under Article 16(1)(b) of Law 4849/2021 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 207). Additional supporting documents

The supporting documents specified in the announcement to prove that the points criteria have been met, in accordance with the points awarded under Article 16(1)(b) of Law 4849/2021 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 207).

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 9102

2 Proof of commencement of activity at the competent tax authority. Proof

Proof of commencement of activity at the competent tax authority.

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 3798

3 Proof of a cash register declared and connected to the IT system of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (TAXIS). Tax certificate

Proof of a cash register declared and connected to the IT system of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (TAXIS).

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 7259

4 Certificate of no outstanding tax obligations. Tax clearance certificate

Certificate of no outstanding tax obligations.

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/periousia-kai-phorologia/phorologia-politon/apodeiktiko-phorologikes-enemerotetas

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by: Persons

Relevant Procedure: Certificate of no outstanding tax debts

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 3461

5 Certificate of no outstanding social security obligations. Social Security Clearance Certificate (eEFKA)

Certificate of no outstanding social security obligations.

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/epikheirematike-drasterioteta/apaskholese-prosopikou/asphalistike-enemeroteta-phusikon-nomikon-prosopon-eephka

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by: Persons

Relevant Procedure: Social security clearance of natural/legal persons (e-EFKA)

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 9447

6 Vehicle registration certificate valid for the vehicle declared for use (own or other vehicle). Permit

Vehicle registration certificate valid for the vehicle declared for use (own or other vehicle).

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 4627

7 Valid MOD test certificate of the vehicle declared for use (owned or other vehicle). Data Sheet

Valid MOD test certificate of the vehicle declared for use (owned or other vehicle).

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 3201

8 Valid health certificate, in accordance with decision Υ1c/Γ.Π./oik. 35797/04.04.2012 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1199) of the Minister for Health and Social Solidarity. Health certificate

Valid health certificate, in accordance with decision Υ1c/Γ.Π./oik. 35797/04.04.2012 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1199) of the Minister for Health and Social Solidarity.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 5511

9 Certificate of marital status for proving that the points criteria have been met, in accordance with the points awarded under Article 16(1)(b) of Law 4849/2021 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 207). Certificate of marital status

Certificate of marital status for proving that the points criteria have been met, in accordance with the points awarded under Article 16(1)(b) of Law 4849/2021 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 207).

Submission by: Ex officio (digital)

Submitted by: Public bodies

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Family

No 3964

Law 1-68 4849 2021 207 Α

Description Reform and modernisation of the regulatory framework for the organisation and operation of open-air commercial trade, arrangements for recreational activities and the simplification of the framework for activities in education, improvements in chamber of commerce legislation, other provisions of the Ministry of Development and Investment and other urgent provisions.

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiLAW/1/2021/4849/pdf

Law 134 4887 2022 16 Α

Description Vendors operating in short-term outdoor markets - amendment of Article 37 of Law 4849/2021.

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiLAW/1/2022/4887/pdf

Law 126 4964 2022 150 Α

Description Time limit for entering public-market data in the Open Market Integrated Information System — holders of positions and professional-vendor licences.

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiLAW/1/2022/4964/pdf

Ministerial Decision 981 2022 433 Β

Description Combinations of products sold in open-air trade, changes and additions to products, information displayed on the sign at the point of sale, and correspondence of product categories under earlier rules sold by professional vendors.

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2022/433/pdf

Ministerial Decision 21057 2022 981 Β

Description Details of the licence granting a position and the right to engage in itinerant trade to producers and professional open-air vendors.

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2022/981/pdf

Ministerial Decision 31687 2022 1530 Β

Description Determination of the content of the inspection report certifying an infringement under Article 61(2) of Law 4849/2021.

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2022/1530/pdf

Law 14 5039 2023 83 Α

Description Extension of the deadline for the renewal of the license of producer and professional seller - Amendment para. 7 Article 87 of Law 4986/2022 and par. 2 Article 66 of Law 4849/2021.

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/1/2023/83/pdf

Ministerial Decision 95491 2024 9570 Β

Description "Supporting documents required for the granting, transfer and renewal of producer and professional seller licences and of the corresponding pitches or rights to operate in open-air trade. Amendment of Decision no. 21061/25-02-2022 (Series II, 980) of the Minister for Development and Investment."

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20240209570

Joint Ministerial Decision 42451 2024 3280 Β

Description User groups, operation, terms of use, and technical or other matters relating to the Integrated Rural Development Information System and the operation of the electronic platform

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2024/3280/pdf

Law 67,68 5164 2024

Description Article 67: "Suspension, relinquishment and loss of a trading pitch and of the right to engage in itinerant trade — Amendment of Article 21 of Law 4849/2021."

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiLAW/1/2024/5164/pdf

Joint Ministerial Decision 18982 2022 925 Β

Description Items that may be sold by producers and professional vendors in open-air trade.

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2022/925/pdf

Law 32,50 5099 2024 48 Α

Description Ex officio retrieval and abolition of the issuance of supporting documents for the processing of administrative procedures

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiLAW/1/2024/5099/pdf

Joint Ministerial Decision 19173 2025 1783 Β

Description Abolition of the issuance of the certificate of marital status and the birth certificate for the processing of administrative procedures.

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2025/1783/pdf

Joint Ministerial Decision 11007 2025 3570 Β

Description Amendment of Joint Ministerial Decision No 19173/8-4-2025 of the Ministers of the Interior and Digital Governance, ‘Abolition of the issuance of the certificate of marital status and the birth certificate for the processing of administrative procedures’ (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1783).

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2025/3570/pdf

1 Publication of call

Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Description Publication of a call by the relevant Region for the granting of itinerant trade licences to professional vendors.

Notes The call is posted on the Integrated Information System “Open Market” (O.P.S.A.A.) under the responsibility of the authority competent to issue the call and is published on its website at least thirty (30) days before the deadline for submission of applications. The call includes at least: the products permitted to be sold, the fee payable for the entire period of activity, the method and time of payment of the fee, and the boundaries of the area of activity.

No No

P1M

2 Electronic submission of application and supporting documents

Responsible for Implementation Software

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Description Interested parties electronically submit to the O.P.S.A.A., within the deadline set by the call, their applications for participation in the call with the required supporting documents attached.

Yes No

1

3 Receipt of application and supporting documents at KEP-EKEE

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The interested party submits the application and supporting documents to a KEP-EKEE.

Yes No

1

4 Registration of applications

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The competent employee assigns a protocol number to the applications.

No No

5 Forwarding of applications to the Control and Evaluation Committee

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description After the deadline for submitting applications for participation in the call has expired, the competent employee forwards the applications with the attached supporting documents to the Control and Evaluation Committee.

No No

PT12H PT12H

6 Completeness and correctness check - evaluation of applications

Responsible for Implementation Collective body

Μethod of Implementation Inspection

Description The Control and Evaluation Committee checks the completeness and correctness of the applications and supporting documents and evaluates the applications.

No No

P5D P5D

7 Drafting of advisory minutes of results

Responsible for Implementation Collective body

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Control and Evaluation Committee drafts minutes of results on the applications.

No No

P1D P1D

8 Decision on results of the call

Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description Issuance of a decision on the results of the call by the competent service of the Region.

No No

9 Forwarding of objections

Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description Forwarding of objections against the decision on the results of the call.

Notes An objection against the decision on the results of the call may be lodged by any person with a legitimate interest before the competent authority within a time limit of fifteen (15) days from the date of publication of the results. The objections are forwarded by the competent Service to the objections examination committee.

No No

P15D

10 Examination of objections

Responsible for Implementation Collective body

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description Examination by the Control and Evaluation Committee of the objections submitted against the decision on the results of the call.

No No

11 Decision on objections

Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description Issuance of a decision on the objections against the results of the call.

Notes The decision of the competent authority on the objection is issued within ten (10) days of its submission. An appeal against the decision on the objection may be lodged by any person with a legitimate interest before the competent administrative court of first instance, in accordance with Articles 63 to 70 of Law 2717/1999 (A' 97), on the Code of Administrative Procedure.

No No

P10D P1D

12 Issuance of the licence

Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description Issuance of the itinerant trade licence.

Notes The competent service issues the professional outdoor trade vendor licence. The particulars of the licence are described in Ministerial Decision No. 21057/25.02.2022 (B 981).

No No

13 Updating of the O.P.S.A.A. and informing the interested party.

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Description Updating of the Integrated Information System “Open Market” (O.P.S.A.A.) with the details of the new vendor’s licence.

Notes The interested party is informed by email notification and digitally obtains their licence from the O.P.S.A.A. data.

No Yes