At a glance
Points of service
Digital provision points
Number of required documents
Fees
Provided without cost
Deadline of completion
2 months
Description
Basic information
Competent body
Service / organizational unit of a authority entity
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Related links
Last update
08/01/2025
Application
Application Type
Submission by:
Submitted by:
Title
Notes:
What you will need
Means of authentication, identification and signature
Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
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A descriptive catalogue of the movable documents to be auctioned ...
Catalogue
A descriptive catalogue of the movable documents to be auctioned
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons
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2
A photographic catalogue of the movable documents to be auctioned ...
Item photo
A photographic catalogue of the movable documents to be auctioned
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons
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3
Information in detail on the origin of the movable monuments ...
Report
Information in detail on the origin of the movable monuments
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons
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4
Details of the principal of the auctioneer ...
Enabling act
Details of the principal of the auctioneer
Relevant link: Link
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons
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5
Details of the license to possess/ own movable monuments ...
Certification
Details of the license to possess/ own movable monuments
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons
Notes: The particular document is included falsely in the GG 553/B/7-4-2011. Law 3028/2002 does not provide licence to possess modern monument (after the year 1830).
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Order contract from the holder/ owner of the mobile monuments to be auctioned.
The order contract in ...
Contract
Order contract from the holder/ owner of the mobile monuments to be auctioned. The order contract includes a) Clause of application of Greek law, as well as specific reference to the provisions of par. 5 and 6 of article 28 of law 3028/ 2002 b) The complete details, of both the auctioneer and the principal – seller, as well as their addresses c) The items to be auctioned with an accurate description of each d) The sale price possibly set by the principal - seller e) The place and time of the auction f) The manner and time of the transportation of the movable monument to and from the auction site g) the method of payment after the award to the highest bidder.
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons
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When the auction is not held by traders of modern movable monuments it is required: Document proving ...
Certificate of previous service (conditional)
When the auction is not held by traders of modern movable monuments it is required: Document proving the relevant professional experience, that is founded by two (2) years of involvement in the field of art auctions.
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons
Document submitted under requirements: Yes
Document’s requirement: Prior Service
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8
When the auction is not held by traders of modern movable monuments it is required: Document proving ...
Certificate of previous service (conditional)
When the auction is not held by traders of modern movable monuments it is required: Document proving that they have experienced and specialised staff .
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons
Document submitted under requirements: Yes
Document’s requirement: Prior Service
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When the auction is not held by traders of modern movable monuments it is required: Solemn declarati ...
Solemn Declaration (conditional)
When the auction is not held by traders of modern movable monuments it is required: Solemn declaration stating that the applicant is not an employee of the Ministry of Culture, or a member of recognised museums belonging to the State or the wider public sector (without any impediments of art.32 par.12 of Law 3028/2002), has not been recognised as a monument collector and does not exercise a profession related or having been related to the protection of monuments.
Relevant link: Link
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons
Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration
Document submitted under requirements: Yes
Document’s requirement: Labour
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10
When the auction is not held by traders of modern movable monuments it is required :Full copy of cri ...
Criminal Record Copy for General Use (conditional) (ex officio)
When the auction is not held by traders of modern movable monuments it is required :Full copy of criminal record
Relevant link: Link
Submission by: Ex officio (manual)
Document submitted under requirements: Yes
Document’s requirement: Labour
Requirements
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Company law
Business formation (individual, corporate)
- For company establishment see the link below
Link Link
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Possession of passwords to enter software
The applicant shall have a TAXISnet username and password.
Link Link
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Administrative
For holding auctions of movable monuments, it is required issuance of licence by the competent Authority of the Ministry of Culture.
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Administrative
The permit is issued for a specific list of monuments to be auctioned.
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Time limit
The application for the auction is submitted to the competent service of the Ministry of Culture at least two (2) months before the auction.
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Technical
The venue of the auction, which shall comply with all the good conservation and security standards, shall be equipped with an alarm system and be sufficiently guarded.
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Tax
Auction can be organised by a) traders of modern movable monuments, b) other natural or legal persons.
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Administrative
The permit is personal and cannot be transferred.
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Prior Service
The applicant has relevant professional experience, as evidenced in particular by their at least two years of involvement in the field of art auctions.
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Prior Service
The applicant has experienced and specialised personnel.
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Labour
The applicant applies codes of ethics consistent with applicable law and international practices followed in conducting auctions of ancient and modern movable monuments.
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Technical
The applicant has suitable shop and storage areas, in cities hosting Ministry of Culture services responsible for the protection of the movable monuments of cultural heritage to be auctioned.
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Labour
The applicant is not an employee of the Ministry of Culture, or a member of recognised museums belonging to the State or to the wider public sector (has not the impediments of par.12 of article 32 of Law 3028/ 2002), has not been recognised as a monument collector and does not exercise a profession related or having been related to the protection of monuments
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Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses
They provide guarantee for the fulfiment of the obligations of auction holders. Guarantee is provided by the applicant if he/she has not been irrevocably convicted for a felony or violation of legislation on the protection of cultural heritage or for forgery, bribery, theft, embezzlement or acceptance of proceeds of crime. The impediment applies for as long as there is a pending criminal prosecution. The application my be rejected is there has been a decision of suspension of the sentence imposed for one of the above acts or if the criminal prosecution for one of these acts was permanently terminated due to limitation period. If the applicant is a legal person, the impediment must not apply for members of the Board of Directors or the members of the Board.
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Prior Service
If the auction is conducted by a legal person, a person responsible for conducting the auction is appointed, who is required to have the following formal and substantial qualifications: i) degree or diploma from a Department of any University level school in Greece or an equivalent school abroad, preferably from the Department of Archaeology or the Department of Communication, Media and Culture or ii) at least two years of employment in an enterprise organising auctions of cultural goods.
Related
Means of redress or appeal:
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Output & Results
Output
Steps
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Submission of application and of required documents
Μethod of Implementation Software action
Description The interested party fills-in and submits the standard application and the related supporting documents to the Department of Documentation and Protection of Modern Movable Monuments or to a regional service of the Ministry of Culture or to a Citizen Service Center – Single Service Center (KEP-EPE)
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Decision signed and notification of the interested party
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description The licence is signed by competent executive officers of Ministry of Culture, with notification to the interested party.
Other information
Official title
Languages supported
Ways of provision
Legislation
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Law 4152/2013 (Government Gazette 107/Α) Articles 1
Description Emergency measures for the application of Laws 4046/2012, 4093/2012 and 4127/2013” / sub-paragraph Ε.7 «Professional activities that fall under the responsibility of the Ministry of Education, Religion, Culture and Sports (Culture Sector) », par. 1 and 4. (maintenance of restrictions for reasons relating to the public interest).
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Law 3919/2011 (Government Gazette 32/Α)
Description Principle of professional liberty, abolition of unjustified restrictions in accessing and exercising professions.
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Law 3028/2002 (Government Gazette 153/Α) Articles 32
Description Protection of antiquities and cultural heritage in general
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Joint Ministerial Decision 586/2011 (Government Gazette 553/Β)
Description Application processing by Citizen Service Centers – Single Service Centers (ΚΕP – ΕΚΕ), application form
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Ministerial Decision ΥΠΠΟ/ΔΟΕΠΥ/ΤΟΠΥΝΣ/34674/2008
Description Auctions process of movable monuments
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Ministerial Decision ΥΠΠΟΤ/ΔΙΝΕΠΟΚ/31101/586/16-3-2011/ (Government Gazette 553/Β)
Description Carrying out the administrative process of licencing auctions of modern movable monuments via Citizen Service Centers – Single Service Centers (KEP-EKE).
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Circular ΥΠΠΟΤ/ΔΕΕ/Φ22/14539/68/17/2/2012
Description Implementation of Law 3919/2011 (GG Α’32) regarding auction licence and its replacement with announcement/attestation which shall be issued withing 3 months
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End of Process
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