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Άδεια κατασκευής, μετασκευής, συναρμολόγησης, πυροβόλων όπλων ή ουσιωδών συστατικών μερών που επιτρέπεται η εισαγωγή τους
At a glance
Points of service
Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE),
Police Stations, STATE SECURITY DIVISION / HELLENIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS
Number of required documents
Description
The procedure refers to the authorisation of undertakings for the manufacturing, modification, assembling, processing or repairing of firearms within the national territory, provided that the stipulated requirements for the establishment and operation of the relevant undertakings are met. The manufacturing, modification or assembling of category A firearms and long-barrelled firearms of category B (other than weapons for shooting or hunting) is prohibited. The procedure is addressed to undertakings.
Basic information
Competent body
MINISTRY OF CITIZEN PROTECTION
Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure
Authority responsible for the provision of the procedure
HELLENIC POLICE
Service / organizational unit of a authority entity
STATE SECURITY DIVISION / HELLENIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS
Application
Application Type
Application
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Title
Application of the interested party specifying the reasons and the type of permit requested, the name or trade name and registered office of the company and the details of its representative, i.e: Surname, First Name, Fathers name, Mothers name, date and place of birth, home address, identity card or passport number, date of issue and issuing authority, occupation, telephone number and e-mail.
What you will need
Means of authentication, identification and signature
Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
Related
Means of redress or appeal:
Rules concerning a lack of reply from the competent authority and the legal consequences for the use:
In all cases, the competent Police Authority replies either positively (by issuing a permit) or negatively (by issuing a decision to reject the request). The absence of a reply does not imply implicit approval or rejection of the request.
NACE
- 46.18 Agents specialised in the sale of other particular products
Other information
Official title
Permit for the manufacturing, modification, assembling of firearms or their essential components allowed for importation
Languages supported
English
Ways of provision
Establishment
Categories
Trigger (submission method)
Application (handwritten), email
N1
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8
0
0
23371
No
9720450
6480450
Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
954798
31247
46.18
7135, 4272
EU-GO, SDG
Supporting document
The procedure refers to the authorisation of undertakings for the manufacturing, modification, assembling, processing or repairing of firearms within the national territory, provided that the stipulated requirements for the establishment and operation of the relevant undertakings are met. The manufacturing, modification or assembling of category A firearms and long-barrelled firearms of category B (other than weapons for shooting or hunting) is prohibited. The procedure is addressed to undertakings.
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1
Company law
Establishment of a business ("sole proprietorship", "partnership")
- For company formation see the link below
No
No
2
Possession of passwords to enter software
The applicant must be a TAXISnet credentials holder
No
No
3
Professional
The applicant must have a valid firearms trading licence
No
No
4
Medical
In the case of a sole proprietorship, the applicant must not be suffering from or have been hospitalised for a major mental disorder or serious personality disorder. In the case of a legal person, this requirement applies to all representatives and managers (for SAs and LLCs) or general partners (for general or limited partnerships).
No
No
5
Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses
In the case of a sole proprietorship, the applicant must not have been irrevocably convicted of (a) any misdemeanor prosecuted ex officio and committed with intent, for which a prison sentence of at least 2 years was imposed and (b) any misdemeanor provided for by the provisions of Law 2168/93 and Law 3500/2006. Also, the applicant must not have been prosecuted for (a) acts punishable as a felony, (b) violations of the laws on drugs and protection of society from organised crime, terrorist acts, violations of provisions concerning fishing with explosives or toxic substances and violations of Article 15 of Law 2168/93, (c) acts provided for in Law 3500/2006. In the case of a legal person, this requirement applies to all representatives and managers (for SAs and LLCs) or general partners (for general or limited partnerships).
No
No
6
Urban planning
There must be a licensed site - factory or workshop, which must meet all urban planning obligations as well as safety measures for its safe operation and the safe storage of the firearms produced.
No
No
7
Certification
For manufactured firearms, their suitability must be certified and evidenced by a certificate.
No
No
8
Professional
In the case of a sole proprietorship, there must be no incompatible capacity on the part of the applicant. In the case of a legal person, this requirement applies to all the representatives and managers (for SAs and LLCs) or general partners (for general or limited partnerships).
No
No
1
Permit for the trading of items listed in Law 2168/93 or Law 456/76, permit for the manufacture, repair, assembly, charging, reloading of gun cartridges
151.2 €
No
1
Certificate from a psychiatrist which indicates the mental health status of the applicant (in the case of sole proprietorship) or of the representatives and managers (in the case of SAs and LLCs) or of the general partners (in the case of general or limited partnerships).
Health certificate
Certificate from a psychiatrist which indicates the mental health status of the applicant (in the case of sole proprietorship) or of the representatives and managers (in the case of SAs and LLCs) or of the general partners (in the case of general or limited partnerships).
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Notes:
This certificate shall be delivered by the doctor to the person who requested the examination in a sealed envelope.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
5511
2
Solemn declaration (Law 1599/86) of the interested party stating that the applicant or their representatives do not fall under the prohibitive provisions of Article 18 of Law 2168/1993 and that they are not a fugitive or absconder.
Solemn Declaration
Solemn declaration (Law 1599/86) of the interested party stating that the applicant or their representatives do not fall under the prohibitive provisions of Article 18 of Law 2168/1993 and that they are not a fugitive or absconder.
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/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:
Legal entities, Persons
Relevant Procedure:
Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration
Notes:
In the case of a sole proprietorship, this concerns only the owner, while in the case of a legal person, this concerns all the representatives and managers (for SAs and LLCs) or the general partners (for general or limited partnerships).
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
7320
3
A full copy of the Criminal Record (Type A).
Criminal Record Copy for General Use
A full copy of the Criminal Record (Type A).
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/dikaiosune/poiniko-metroo/antigrapho-poinikou-metroou
Submission by:
Ex officio (digital)
Notes:
In the case of a sole proprietorship, this concerns only the owner, while in the case of a legal person, this concerns all the representatives and managers (for SAs and LLCs) or the general partners (for general or limited partnerships).
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
4750
4
In the case of an SA type of company, a certified copy of the act of appointment of a representative of the board of directors is required. For any other form of enterprise, a certified copy of the articles of association is required.
Legal documents from legal entities
In the case of an SA type of company, a certified copy of the act of appointment of a representative of the board of directors is required. For any other form of enterprise, a certified copy of the articles of association is required.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Notes:
The above documents are submitted once and only in the event of their modification is there an obligation to resubmit them.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
9338
5
Firearms trading permit
Marketing license
Firearms trading permit
Submission by:
Ex officio (digital)
Notes:
The ex officio search for the firearms trading permit shall be carried out by the Directorate responsible for issuing the manufacturing permit.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
1781
6
A certified copy of the operating licence of the factory or workshop, if required in accordance with the applicable provisions.
Operating Licence
A certified copy of the operating licence of the factory or workshop, if required in accordance with the applicable provisions.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
1032
7
Fire safety certificate of the competent Fire Service.
Fire safety certificate
Fire safety certificate of the competent Fire Service.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Alternative document of:
6
Yes
8050
8
A certified copy of the lease contract or other official document evidencing that the use of the property is authorised for this particular commercial purpose and for a specified period of time.
Property titles
A certified copy of the lease contract or other official document evidencing that the use of the property is authorised for this particular commercial purpose and for a specified period of time.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Notes:
If the property is privately owned, a relevant solemn declaration must be submitted by the applicant.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Alternative document of:
6
Yes
2905
9
Solemn Declaration (Law 1599/86) of the owner of the property, in which the following are stated:
(a) That the operation of the specific business on the property is permitted by the applicable urban planning regulations and that there has been no change of use of the premises.
(b) That the regulations of the apartment building in which the property is located allow the operation of the aforementioned business and that the majority of the residents of the apartment building do not oppose the operation of the business.
Solemn Declaration
Solemn Declaration (Law 1599/86) of the owner of the property, in which the following are stated:
(a) That the operation of the specific business on the property is permitted by the applicable urban planning regulations and that there has been no change of use of the premises.
(b) That the regulations of the apartment building in which the property is located allow the operation of the aforementioned business and that the majority of the residents of the apartment building do not oppose the operation of the business.
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/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:
Legal entities
Relevant Procedure:
Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Alternative document of:
6
Yes
7320
10
A certificate from an engineer specifying the floor, the square meters and the main and auxiliary areas.
Certificate
A certificate from an engineer specifying the floor, the square meters and the main and auxiliary areas.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Alternative document of:
6
Yes
9703
11
A certified copy of the approval of suitability or approval of the circulation of the items to be manufactured or assembled, issued in accordance with the provisions of Article 20 of Law 2168/1993 and the Ministerial Decisions issued pursuant thereto.
Certification
A certified copy of the approval of suitability or approval of the circulation of the items to be manufactured or assembled, issued in accordance with the provisions of Article 20 of Law 2168/1993 and the Ministerial Decisions issued pursuant thereto.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Notes:
This document shall be submitted once and then again only if items other than those referred to therein are to be manufactured or assembled.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
8619
12
A Solemn Declaration of the interested party under Law 1599/86 stating that (a) they are not the owner or employee of a Private Security Service Business (SECURITY) or a Private Investigation Agency, (b) they are not a partner or manager of a Private Security Service Business, operating as a limited liability company, a general partnership, a limited partnership or a private limited company, (c) they are not a member of the Board of Directors or a representative of a company of any form that holds at least 15% of the capital of the said companies, nor a manager or shareholder of an SA with the same percentage, (d) they are not a partner or manager of a Private Investigation Office operating in the form of a partnership.
Solemn Declaration
A Solemn Declaration of the interested party under Law 1599/86 stating that (a) they are not the owner or employee of a Private Security Service Business (SECURITY) or a Private Investigation Agency, (b) they are not a partner or manager of a Private Security Service Business, operating as a limited liability company, a general partnership, a limited partnership or a private limited company, (c) they are not a member of the Board of Directors or a representative of a company of any form that holds at least 15% of the capital of the said companies, nor a manager or shareholder of an SA with the same percentage, (d) they are not a partner or manager of a Private Investigation Office operating in the form of a partnership.
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/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:
Legal entities
Relevant Procedure:
Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration
Notes:
In the case of a sole proprietorship, this concerns only the owner, while in the case of a legal person, this concerns all the representatives and managers (for SAs and LLCs) or the general partners (for general or limited partnerships).
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
7320
13
Three (3) recent photos.
Photograph
No
8298
Law
5
2168
1993
147
Α
Law
2
2518
1997
164
Α
Joint Ministerial Decision
1016/6/291-μγ
2011
2636
Β
Joint Ministerial Decision
7011/1058-ιδ
2004
1338
Β
Ministerial Decision
3009/2/23-α
1994
696
Β
Ministerial Decision
3009/2/28-γ
1994
461
Β
1
Initiation of the procedure
No
No
2
Receiving and checking the application and the attached documents.
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The Police Station or Security Department or Security Subdivision of the area where the activity is carried out receives the application and the supporting documents submitted by the applicant and verifies their completeness.
Yes
No
3
Electronic Submission of Application and Supporting Documents
Μethod of Implementation
Software action
Yes
No
4
Appointment of a three-member Committee and inspection of the undertaking
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
After checking the submitted documents, a three-member committee, headed by an officer, is appointed to audit the company and check whether the security conditions imposed are met.
Notes
If a factory or a workshop or a warehouse has been granted an operating licence by the Ministry of Development, an inspection may be carried out for compliance with the safety measures imposed, provided that this is easy to ascertain and does not require any particular technical knowledge on the part of the police officers, in which case the assistance of a specialised official of the locally competent branch of the Ministry of Development will be requested and a report will be drawn up.
No
No
5
Issuance of a decision by the three-member Committee.
Responsible for Implementation
Collective body
Μethod of Implementation
Signature
Description
The Commission shall, following its inspection of the undertaking, adopt a decision to that effect. If the safety measures imposed are not complied with, the necessary measures shall be indicated in writing within a specified period, after which the undertaking shall be inspected again. If the applicant fails to comply with the above instructions, they shall be informed that their application will be rejected.
Notes
If a factory or a workshop or a warehouse has been granted an operating licence by the Ministry of Development, an inspection may be carried out for compliance with the safety measures imposed, provided that this is easy to ascertain and does not require any particular technical knowledge on the part of the police officers, in which case the assistance of a specialised official of the locally competent branch of the Ministry of Development will be requested and a report will be drawn up.
No
No
6
Forwarding the file to the competent Police or Security Directorate.
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Digital signature
Description
After the inspection of the undertaking and the drawing up of the relevant report, the application with the attached documents and the written opinion of the competent Department are forwarded to the competent Police or Security Directorate.
No
No
7
Forwarding the file to the State Security Directorate / Hellenic Police Headquarters
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Digital signature
Description
The competent Police or Security Directorate, after evaluating the documents submitted, forwards the file to the State Security Directorate / Hellenic Police Headquarters, along with its recommendation.
No
No
8
Issuance of a Decision
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Signature
Description
The Directorate of State Security / Hellenic Police Headquarters, after evaluating the submitted documents, issues a decision either rejecting the request or granting a manufacturing permit.
Notes
If a negative decision (rejection) is issued, the applicant has the right to lodge an administrative appeal within one month of the notification of the rejection.
No
No
9
Forwarding the decision to the competent Police Station for service.
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Digital signature
Description
The State Security Directorate/Hellenic Police Headquarters forwards the decision to the competent Department for service on the applicant. The decision is also forwarded to the competent Police or Security Directorate and to the competent Tax Office (DOY) for their information.
Notes
If a negative decision (rejection) is issued, the applicant has the right to lodge an administrative appeal within one month of the notification of the rejection.
No
No
10
Service of the decision on the applicant.
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The Police Station or Security Department or Sub-Directorate in whose district the activity is carried out shall serve the decision on the person concerned.
Notes
If a negative decision (rejection) is issued, the applicant has the right to lodge an administrative appeal within one month of the notification of the rejection.
No
No
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