Special Licence Sign for the Operation of an Amusement Theme Park

From National Registry of Administrative Public Services



cc8f1fb9-1a1c-4f31-9192-43958f027723 626618 Ειδικό Σήμα Λειτουργίας σε Ψυχαγωγικά Θεματικά Πάρκα

At a glance

Points of service

Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE)

Digital provision points

Number of required documents

7 to 11 + (
1
)

Fees

Provided without cost

Deadline of completion

50 days

Description

The procedure pertains to the granting of a Special Operation Label to amusement theme parks businesses and it is addressed to citizens and businesses.

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF TOURISM

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


Provided to

Related links


Last update

03/12/2024

Application

Application Type

Application / Solemn Declaration

Submission by:

Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by:

Legal entities, Persons

Title

Application – Solemn Declaration, considered as a Solemn Declaration according to article 8 of Law 1599/1986, listing the details of the applicant natural or legal person, the Tax Registration Number (AFM) and the Local Tax Office (DOY) to which the person belongs. If the application is submitted by a legal person, it shall be accompanied by documents proving its legal composition and operation.


What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes

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    Requirements

      Fees

        Related

        Means of redress or appeal:

        Judicial redress

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

        Tacit approval

        In case the above deadline (50 days) expires, it is assumed that the application has been approved and the licence has been issued (tacit approval) as provided in article 14 par.4 of Law 3844/2010 (GG 63/Α/3-5-2010). On this occasion (of tacit approv-al), the applicant may request an attestation from the competent authority, according to Law 3230/2004 (GG 44/A/11-2-2004).

        NACE

        • 93.21 Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

        Output & Results

        Output

        Document Production

        Steps

          Digital steps

            Other information

            Official title

            Granting a Special Operation Label for Amusement Theme Parks

            Languages supported

            Greek, English

            Ways of provision

            Establishment

            Legislation

              Categories

              Τype of procedure

              Trigger

              Applied for

              Trigger (submission method)

              Application (digital), Application (handwritten)

              Type

              Outgoing
              N1

              ,


            • 1 Company law Business formation (individual, corporate)
              • For company establishment see the link below

              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 by a natural person or by the legal representative of a legal person that wishes to be granted a Special Licence Sign for the Operation (ESL)


              No No

            • 4 Establishment If the application is submitted by a legal person, the latter shall have been legally established and operating.


              No No

            • 5 Technical Availability of the appropriate area - ownership or concession of use for at least 20 years since the date of submission of the application for the approval of the suitability of the area.


              No No

            • 6 Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses The applicant shall not have been irrevocably convicted for a felony or any of the misdemeanours of theft, embezzlement, fraud, extortion, forgery, counterfeiting, grievous bodily harm, breach of drug provisions or provisions referring to the mores. If the application is submitted by a legal person, the ESL is issued in the name of the Legal Person and the present prerequisite is fulfilled by a copy of the criminal record of the legal representative of the applicant.


              No No

            • 7 Technical After an inspection is carried out and the necessary evidence is submitted, the application of the architectural and landscaping study, as well as the operational readiness of the business shall be verified, i.e.: - Observance of the approved architectural studies. - Proper operation of the sewerage system. - Meeting of the fire-safety requirements for the building installations. - Ensuring the proper operation of the mechanical and electrical installations and equipment. - Appointment of safety managers. - Meeting of the specifications of the JMD 16793/23-9-2009 (GG 2086/B) as amended and in force.


              No No

            • 1 Statutes of the company and any amendments thereof, with the corresponding GG where they were published, or certificates of registration in the Books of Companies of the Court of First Instance of the company headquarters. Legal documents from legal entities

              Statutes of the company and any amendments thereof, with the corresponding GG where they were published, or certificates of registration in the Books of Companies of the Court of First Instance of the company headquarters.

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

              Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Company law

              No 9338

            • 2 Certificate of Company Changes issued for Limited Responsibility Companies (EPE), General Partnerships (OE) and Limited Partnerships (EE) by the Court of First Instance of the company headquarters and for Sociétés Anonymes (AE) by the Trade Service of the relevant Region. Certification

              Certificate of Company Changes issued for Limited Responsibility Companies (EPE), General Partnerships (OE) and Limited Partnerships (EE) by the Court of First Instance of the company headquarters and for Sociétés Anonymes (AE) by the Trade Service of the relevant Region.

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

              Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Company law

              No 8619

            • 3 Certificate of Non-Bankruptcy of the legal person by the competent Court of First Instance or an equivalent document for legal persons established in another EU Member State. Single Certificate of Judicial Solvency

              Certificate of Non-Bankruptcy of the legal person by the competent Court of First Instance or an equivalent document for legal persons established in another EU Member State.

              Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/dikaiosune/dikasteria/eniaio-pistopoietiko-dikastikes-pheregguotetas

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

              Submitted by: Legal entities

              Relevant Procedure: Single Certificate of Judicial Solvency

              Notes: An equivalent document means one issued by a competent judicial or administrative authority of the Member State certifying non-declaration of bankruptcy. If in the country of origin or provenance the issuance of an equivalent document (certificate of non-declaration of bankruptcy) is not provided, this document may be replaced by an affidavit or, in the case of Member States where this does not exist, a solemn declaration submitted by the interested party to the competent court or administrative authority or, as the case may be, to a notary of the country of origin and provenance, who shall issue a certificate of performance of the affidavit or the solemn declaration. The declaration of non-bankruptcy may be given before a competent professional body. The document issued in accordance with the above may not be submitted later than three months from the date of its issuance. If issued by a local authority, it is sought ex officio.

              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Bankruptcy law

              No 4122

            • 4 Legalisation documents to submit the application on behalf of the legal person. Legal documents from legal entities

              Legalisation documents to submit the application on behalf of the legal person.

              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

            • 5 Leasing agreement, if the installation is not owned. Property titles

              Leasing agreement, if the installation is not owned.

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

              Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 2905

            • 6 Copy of criminal record of general use, issued in the last quarter, or of an equivalent document, when the applicant is a national of another EU Member State, proving that the applicant (natural person or legal representative) has not been irrevocably convicted of a felony or for any of the misdemeanours of theft, embezzlement, fraud, extortion, forgery, counterfeiting, grievous bodily harm, breach of drug provisions or provisions referring to the mores. An equivalent document means one issued by a competent judicial or administrative authority of the Member State, certifying non-conviction for the above offenses. If the country of origin or provenance does not provide for the issuance of an equivalent to the above document, this may be replaced by an affidavit or, in the case of Member States where this does not exist, a solemn declaration submitted by the person concerned before the competent court or administrative authority or, as the case may be, before a notary of the country of origin and provenance, who shall issue a certificate of performance of the affidavit or the solemn declaration. Documents issued in accordance with the above may not be submitted later than three months from the date of issue. If issued by a local authority, it is sought ex officio. Criminal Record Copy for General Use

              Copy of criminal record of general use, issued in the last quarter, or of an equivalent document, when the applicant is a national of another EU Member State, proving that the applicant (natural person or legal representative) has not been irrevocably convicted of a felony or for any of the misdemeanours of theft, embezzlement, fraud, extortion, forgery, counterfeiting, grievous bodily harm, breach of drug provisions or provisions referring to the mores. An equivalent document means one issued by a competent judicial or administrative authority of the Member State, certifying non-conviction for the above offenses. If the country of origin or provenance does not provide for the issuance of an equivalent to the above document, this may be replaced by an affidavit or, in the case of Member States where this does not exist, a solemn declaration submitted by the person concerned before the competent court or administrative authority or, as the case may be, before a notary of the country of origin and provenance, who shall issue a certificate of performance of the affidavit or the solemn declaration. Documents issued in accordance with the above may not be submitted later than three months from the date of issue. If issued by a local authority, it is sought ex officio.

              Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/dikaiosune/poiniko-metroo/antigrapho-poinikou-metroou

              Submission by: Ex officio (manual), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)


              Notes: An equivalent document means one issued by a competent judicial or administrative authority of the Member State, certifying non-conviction for the above offenses. If the country of origin or provenance does not provide for the issuance of an equivalent to the above document, this may be replaced by an affidavit or, in the case of Member States where this does not exist, a solemn declaration submitted by the person concerned before the competent court or administrative authority or, as the case may be, before a notary of the country of origin and provenance, who shall issue a certificate of performance of the affidavit or the solemn declaration. Documents issued in accordance with the above may not be submitted later than three months from the date of issue. If issued by a local authority, it is sought ex officio.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 4750

            • 7 Building permit for the totality of the business installations, issued by the Urban Planning Service of the relevant Local Government Authority (OTA) and copies of the corresponding drawings, validated by the competent urban planning office. Drawings / studies by an engineer / architect

              Building permit for the totality of the business installations, issued by the Urban Planning Service of the relevant Local Government Authority (OTA) and copies of the corresponding drawings, validated by the competent urban planning office.

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

              Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 5768

            • 8 Attestation of proper operation of the sewerage system, issued by the Health Service of the competent Local Government Authority (OTA). Certificate

              Attestation of proper operation of the sewerage system, issued by the Health Service of the competent Local Government Authority (OTA).

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

              Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 9703

            • 9 Certificate of fire safety for the building installations of the centre. Certification

              Certificate of fire safety for the building installations of the centre.

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

              Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 8619

            • 10 Certificates of proper operation of the mechanical and electrical installations and equipment, signed by competent engineers, members of the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE). Certification

              Certificates of proper operation of the mechanical and electrical installations and equipment, signed by competent engineers, members of the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE).

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

              Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 8619

            • 11 Solemn Declaration of the applicant about the appointment of security officials for each partial installation (included in the Application – Solemn Declaration form). Solemn Declaration

              Solemn Declaration of the applicant about the appointment of security officials for each partial installation (included in the Application – Solemn Declaration form).

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

              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: No


              No 7320

            • 12 Solemn Declaration of the applicant about observing the specifications of the JMD 16793/23-9-2009 (GG 2086/B) as amended and in force. Solemn Declaration

              Solemn Declaration of the applicant about observing the specifications of the JMD 16793/23-9-2009 (GG 2086/B) as amended and in force.

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

              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: No


              No 7320

            • Law 12 4002 2011 180 Α

              Description Establishment of the Special Service for the Promotion and Licencing of Tourism Investments within the Greek Tourism Organisation Amendments: - Law 4688/2020 (GG 101/Α) par.3 article 51- Amending par. 2 article 12 of Law 4002/2011 (responsibilities of EYPATE) - Law 4179/2013 (GG 175/A) article 14 – Amending article12 Law 4002/2011 (GG 180/Α) (transfer of EYPATE from ΕΟΤ to the Ministry of Tourism) - Law 4070/2012 (GG82/Α) article 148 - Amending article12 Law 4002/2011 (GG 180/Α) (amending responsibilities / recruitment of EYPATE’s urban planning office) - Law 4030/2011 (GG ) article 46 - Amending article 12 Law 4002/2011 (GG 180/Α) (responsibilities of EYPATE’s urban planning office)


            • Ministerial Decision 9949 2010 1293 Β

              Description Inclusion of amusement parks in the special touristic infrastructure premises


            • Joint Ministerial Decision 16793 2009 2086 Β

              Description Prerequisites for eligibility in the incentive scheme provided in Law 3299/2004. Amendments: - Law 4582/2018 (GG 208/Α), article 61 (validity extension of 16793/23-9-2009 for the inclusion in the incentive scheme of legislation as well as for the building of the premises without the inclusion in the incentive scheme) - Law 4281/2014 (GG160/Α), article 214, par.1 - amending article 6 MD 16793/23-9-2009 (GG 2086/Β) (criteria and documentation for the purpose control/check) - Law 4254/2014 (GG 85/Α) article1, subpar. Στ13, subcase. 5β – amending article1 and article 3 MD 16793/23-9-2009 (GG 2086/Β) (abolishment of conditions/prerequisites for the establishment of amusement parks combined with main hotel resorts, abolishment of specific standards) - JMD ΔΙΑΔΠ/Φ.Α.2.1./1619/19.01.2011 (GG 28/Β) - amending article 7 MD 16793/23-9-2009 (GG 2086/Β) (documentation, procedure, KEP-EKE facilitation of the procedure, deadlines for the completion of the procedure, rules concerning a lack of reply from the competent authority)


            • 1 Submission of application and of required documents

              Responsible for Implementation Other

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The interested party submits the application to the Protocol Office of the Ministry of Tourism, either in person, or through the mail or through a KEP-EKE, along with the necessary evidence and receives a confirmation of submission.

              No No


            • 2 On-site inspection

              Responsible for Implementation Working Group

              Μethod of Implementation Inspection

              Description An on-site inspection is performed in order to verify the application of the approved architectural and landscaping study, as well as the operational readiness of the business.

              No No


            • 3 Notification of the interested party

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The interested party is notified of the granting of the Special Licence Sign for the Operation of the business.

              No Yes


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