ΔΔ:Operating Licence for a Private Security Service Company

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At a glance

Points of service

Country Security Departments, Country Security Sub-Directorates, Police Stations, KEP (ΚΕΠ), DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Digital provision points

• The service is not provided digitally

Number of required documents

8 to 14 + (

2

)

Fees

From 295.04 to 589.04 €

Estimated Time

25 days

Description

The procedure concerns the authorisation of private companies that provide third parties with one or more of the following services:

a. surveillance or guarding of movable or immovable property and installations,

b. protection of natural persons,

c. safe transport in specially prepared armoured vehicles of money, valuables, antiquities, works of art and valuable objects,

d. protection of shows, exhibitions, conferences, competitions and sporting events,

e. security checks on crews, passengers, hand luggage, baggage, cargo and mail at airports and ports, and access control to the premises and, in general, to their facilities, subject to the approval of the competent aviation or port authority,

f. escorting for the safe movement of vehicles carrying bulky or heavy objects by means of special vehicles bearing markings,

g. escorting sports delegations for their safe movement,

h. the preparation of studies and the design of measures for the safe conduct of the activities referred to in points (a) to (g),

i. the installation, maintenance and monitoring of safety and alarm equipment and systems, other than those installed in a vehicle,

j. the operation of centres for the reception, control and transmission of alarm signals; and

k. the preparation of studies and the design of security systems in relation to the activities referred to in points (i) and (j).

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF CITIZEN PROTECTION

Authority responsible for the provision of the procedure

HELLENIC POLICE

Service / organizational unit of a authority entity

DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Provided to

Service providing

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Notes

The licence is valid for five (5) years and shall be renewed for an equal period, provided that the conditions for the initial grant are met; for each change in the legal form of the company a new licence is required; the renewal application shall be submitted no later than one (1) month before the expiry of the licence.

Last update

06/08/2026

Application

Application Type

Application

Submission by:

Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by:

Legal entities

Title

Application on a form provided by the Service, with full details - identity details of the interested party, registered office and name of the company, VAT number, the competent tax office of the company and the activities to be provided.

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification document

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Requirements

Fees

Related

Means of redress or appeal:

Hierarchical appeal/recourse

According to Article 2(7) of Law 2518/1997, if an application for the granting or renewal of an operating licence for businesses is rejected, the person concerned may bring an appeal before the Deputy Chief of the Hellenic Police, within an exclusive period of ten (10) days from the notification of the rejection decision.

Output & Results

Output

Administrative Act

Steps

Digital steps

Other information

Alternative titles

Private Safety Services Operations Licence (General Partnership, Limited Partnership, Limited Liability Company, Private Capital Company, Public Limited Company)

Official title

Operating Licence for a Private Security Service Company

Languages supported

Greek, English

Legislation

Categories

Τype of procedure

Operating Licenses

Trigger

Applied for

Trigger (submission method)

Application (handwritten)

Life events

Licences and compliance

Type

Outgoing

End of Process

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The procedure concerns the authorisation of private companies that provide third parties with one or more of the following services:

a. surveillance or guarding of movable or immovable property and installations,

b. protection of natural persons,

c. safe transport in specially prepared armoured vehicles of money, valuables, antiquities, works of art and valuable objects,

d. protection of shows, exhibitions, conferences, competitions and sporting events,

e. security checks on crews, passengers, hand luggage, baggage, cargo and mail at airports and ports, and access control to the premises and, in general, to their facilities, subject to the approval of the competent aviation or port authority,

f. escorting for the safe movement of vehicles carrying bulky or heavy objects by means of special vehicles bearing markings,

g. escorting sports delegations for their safe movement,

h. the preparation of studies and the design of measures for the safe conduct of the activities referred to in points (a) to (g),

i. the installation, maintenance and monitoring of safety and alarm equipment and systems, other than those installed in a vehicle,

j. the operation of centres for the reception, control and transmission of alarm signals; and

k. the preparation of studies and the design of security systems in relation to the activities referred to in points (i) and (j). 295.04 589.04 8 6 2

25 days

1 Citizenship The applicant must be a Greek citizen or expatriate or a citizen of a country - member of the European Union, provided that there is no obstacle to public order, public security or public health for the latter. In the case of public limited companies, the above conditions must be met by each of the members of the Board of Directors and their representatives, as well as by each shareholder who holds or acquires shares representing at least fifteen percent (15%) of the companys share capital. All shares of these companies must be registered shares. The same conditions must be met by each of the members of the Board of Directors and the representatives of a company which is a shareholder representing at least fifteen percent (15%) of the share capital of the public limited company providing security services. In the case of limited liability companies and general and limited partnerships, the above conditions must be met by each of the partners and managers of such companies, as well as by the members of the board of directors and representatives of any form of company that holds at least fifteen percent (15%) of the capital of such companies.

No No

2 Age The applicant shall be at least 18 years of age. In the case of public limited companies, the above conditions must be met by each of the members of the Board of Directors and their representatives, as well as by each shareholder who holds or acquires shares representing at least fifteen percent (15%) of the companys share capital. All shares of these companies must be registered shares. The same conditions must be met by each of the members of the Board of Directors and the representatives of a company which is a shareholder representing at least fifteen percent (15%) of the share capital of the public limited company providing security services. In the case of limited liability companies, as well as general and limited partnerships, the above conditions must be met by each of the partners and managers of such companies, as well as by the members of the board of directors and representatives of any form of company that holds at least fifteen percent (15%) of the capital of such companies.

No No

3 Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses

No No

4 Health The applicant shall not suffer from any form of mental illness and not be a drug user. In the case of public limited companies, the above conditions must be met by each of the members of the Board of Directors and their representatives, as well as by each shareholder who holds or acquires shares representing at least fifteen percent (15%) of the companys share capital. All shares of these companies must be registered shares. The same conditions must be met by each of the members of the Board of Directors and the representatives of a company which is a shareholder representing at least fifteen percent (15%) of the share capital of the public limited company providing security services. In the case of limited liability companies and general and limited partnerships, the above conditions must be met by each of the partners and managers of such companies, as well as by the members of the board of directors and representatives of any form of company that holds at least fifteen percent (15%) of the capital of such companies.

No No

5 Labour The applicant shall not have been dismissed from a public service for disciplinary offences related to the offences referred to in paragraph of indent 3 of Article 2 of Law 2518/1997, as amended and in force. In the case of public limited companies, the above conditions must be met by each of the members of the Board of Directors and their representatives, as well as by each shareholder who holds or acquires shares representing at least fifteen percent (15%) of the company share capital. All shares of these companies must be registered shares. The same conditions must be met by each of the members of the Board of Directors and the representatives of a company which is a shareholder representing at least fifteen percent (15%) of the share capital of the public limited company providing security services. In the case of limited liability companies, as well as general and limited partnerships, the above conditions must be met by each of the partners and managers of such companies, as well as by the members of the board of directors and representatives of any form of company that holds at least fifteen percent (15%) of the capital of such companies.

No No

6 Labour The applicant shall not be a manufacturer or dealer in arms, ammunition or explosives. In the case of public limited companies, the above conditions must be met by each of the members of the Board of Directors and their representatives, as well as by each shareholder who holds or acquires shares representing at least fifteen percent (15%) of the companys share capital. All shares of these companies must be registered shares. The same conditions must be met by each of the members of the Board of Directors and the representatives of a company which is a shareholder representing at least fifteen percent (15%) of the share capital of the public limited company providing security services. In the case of limited liability companies and general and limited partnerships, the above conditions must be met by each of the partners and managers of such companies, as well as by the members of the board of directors and representatives of any form of company that holds at least fifteen percent (15%) of the capital of such companies.

No No

7 Judicial The applicant shall not have been deprived of his/her civil rights, even if the time set for their deprivation has expired. not be subject to legal representation. In the case of public limited companies, the above conditions must be met by each of the members of the Board of Directors and their representatives, as well as by each shareholder who holds or acquires shares representing at least fifteen percent (15%) of the companys share capital. All shares of these companies must be registered shares. The same conditions must be met by each of the members of the Board of Directors and the representatives of a company which is a shareholder representing at least fifteen percent (15%) of the share capital of the public limited company providing security services. In the case of limited liability companies and general and limited partnerships, the above conditions must be met by each of the partners and managers of these companies, as well as by the members of the Board of Directors and the representatives of any form of company that holds at least fifteen percent (15%) of the capital of these companies. In the case of joint-stock companies, the above conditions must be met by each of the members of the Board of Directors and their representatives, as well as by each of the shareholders holding or acquiring shares representing at least fifteen percent (15%) of the companys share capital. All shares of these companies must be registered shares. The same above conditions must be met by each of the members of the Board of Directors and the representatives of a company which is a shareholder representing at least fifteen percent (15%) of the share capital of the public limited company providing security services. In the case of limited liability companies and general and limited partnerships, the above conditions must be met by each of the partners and managers of such companies, as well as by the members of the board of directors and representatives of any form of company which holds at least fifteen percent (15%) of the capital of such companies.

No No

8 Administrative If a company is owned as partners, managers-representatives or members of the Board of Directors by nationals of EU member-states in whose countries the competent authorities (judicial) do not issue similar documents, the persons concerned must submit a document from the competent public authority of their country confirming this. Texts and documents in foreign languages must be translated.

No No

1 General Partnerships. 293 €

e-Administrative Fee code 1839

Cost Calculation One-off

Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Hellenic Post

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=2

No

2 Limited Partnerships. 293 €

e-Administrative Fee code 7812

Cost Calculation One-off

Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Hellenic Post

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=2

Yes

1

3 Public Limited Company / Limited Partnership / Private Capital Company 587 €

e-Administrative Fee code 1841

Cost Calculation One-off

Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Hellenic Post

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=2

Yes

1

4 Authorisation or renewal of authorisation (issued by the Hellenic Police) 2.04 €

e-Administrative Fee code 6193

Cost Calculation One-off

Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Hellenic Post

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=2

No

1 Authorisation or notarial service of a third person by the person directly concerned. Enabling act

Authorisation or notarial service of a third person by the person directly concerned.

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

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

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Relevant Procedure: Authorisation and Electronic Authorisation

Notes: An authorisation or power of attorney from the person directly concerned to the person he/she authorises to act on his/her behalf for the purpose of carrying out the procedure in question, which also applies to the individual actions that may be required, provided that these actions are sufficiently described in the body of the authorisation or power of attorney.

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Administrative

No 3070

2 An original or photocopy of a Certificate of commencement of activity or change of business from the Tax Office, showing the name, registered office and activities, as provided in Article 1§1 of Law 2518/1997, as amended and supplemented by Law 3707/2008. Certificate

An original or photocopy of a Certificate of commencement of activity or change of business from the Tax Office, showing the name, registered office and activities, as provided in Article 1§1 of Law 2518/1997, as amended and supplemented by Law 3707/2008.

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

Submitted by: Legal entities

Notes: For companies incorporated in a One-Stop Service of the Public Registry, instead of the certificate of the previous subparagraph, the certificate of this Service may be submitted, while for the rest of the companies, certificates from the Service of the General Commercial Registry may be submitted. The above certificate must also contain the words Private Security Service Company in the name of the company.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 9703

3 Any document proving the legal use of the property of the headquarters of the company. Property titles

Any document proving the legal use of the property of the headquarters of the company.

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

Submitted by: Legal entities

Notes: For example, a purchase or rental contract or proof of submission of a real estate rental information report from the General Secretariat of Public Revenue of the Ministry of Finance. In the case of a free concession, in addition to the title deed, a solemn declaration of the grantor is required, certified by the grantor, in which the duration of the concession will be specified in time - If the free concession is made without a time specification and with the will of definitive alienation, a notarial deed is required (Articles 810, 496 and 498 of the Civil Code).

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 2905

4 A photocopy of a document proving the identity of the members of the Board of Directors or the representatives or shareholders of the company. Identification document

A photocopy of a document proving the identity of the members of the Board of Directors or the representatives or shareholders of the company.

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

Submitted by: Legal entities

Notes: Greek citizens: Police identity card or relevant temporary certificate of the competent authority or passport or driving licence or individual health records of all insurance institutions. Citizens of an EU Member State: identity card or passport. Persons of the same nationality: Special Identity Card for Homogenous or the relevant certificate from the competent authority. Identification data that have changed must be declared by means of a certified declaration. In the case of Public Limited Companies, the above mentioned document must be presented by each member of the Board of Directors and its representative, as well as by those shareholders who hold or acquire shares representing at least fifteen (15%) of the share capital. In the case of Private Capital Companies, Limited Liability Companies, Limited Partnerships, and General Partnerships, the above mentioned document must be presented by each member - partner, or member of the Board of Directors and representative or manager of the company as well as by each member of the Board of Directors and representative of any form of company that holds at least fifteen (15%) of the capital of these companies.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 2244

5 Solemn Declaration of article 8 of Law 1599/1986 (certified) (see here a sample), in which the members of the Board of Directors or the representatives or shareholders of the company declare that: i. do not lack the conditions mentioned in subparagraphs f, h and i of Article 2§1 of Law 2518/1997, as in force at any time. ii. I am not temporarily detained or irrevocably tried for a felony or for an offence of case c΄ of article 2§1 of Law 2518/1997, as in force at any time, or I have not been convicted, even by a final decision, of a felony or for an offence of case c΄ of par. 1 of the aforementioned article. iii. I have not been irrevocably sentenced to a custodial sentence of more than six (6) months for a crime under Article 8 of Law No. 2518/1997 and for any crime committed with intent. Solemn Declaration

Solemn Declaration of article 8 of Law 1599/1986 (certified) (see here a sample), in which the members of the Board of Directors or the representatives or shareholders of the company declare that: i. do not lack the conditions mentioned in subparagraphs f, h and i of Article 2§1 of Law 2518/1997, as in force at any time. ii. I am not temporarily detained or irrevocably tried for a felony or for an offence of case c΄ of article 2§1 of Law 2518/1997, as in force at any time, or I have not been convicted, even by a final decision, of a felony or for an offence of case c΄ of par. 1 of the aforementioned article. iii. I have not been irrevocably sentenced to a custodial sentence of more than six (6) months for a crime under Article 8 of Law No. 2518/1997 and for any crime committed with intent.

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 Public Limited Companies, the above mentioned supporting document must be presented by each member of the Board of Directors and its representative, as well as by those shareholders who hold or acquire shares representing at least fifteen (15%) of the share capital. In the case of Private Capital Companies, Limited Liability Companies, Limited Partnerships, and General Partnerships, the above mentioned document must be presented by each member - partner, or member of the Board of Directors and representative or manager of the company as well as by each member of the Board of Directors and representative of any form of company that holds at least fifteen (15%) of the capital of these companies.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 7320

6 A psychiatrists certificate according to article 5 of Law 3418/2005, showing that the member of the Board of Directors or the representative or the shareholder of the company does not suffer from any form of mental illness and is not a drug user. If the medical certificate submitted is issued by a private doctor, the number of the licence number of a legal medical practice that he maintains must be indicated and the stamp must include the VAT number and the competent tax office, while if this number is not indicated, a licence or certificate of operation from the locally competent Medical Association must be provided. If the certificate is issued by a doctor working for a public or a private legal entity, it must bear the endorsement of the relevant legal entity. The date of issue of the above certificate must not be more than three months from the date of its submission. Health certificate

A psychiatrists certificate according to article 5 of Law 3418/2005, showing that the member of the Board of Directors or the representative or the shareholder of the company does not suffer from any form of mental illness and is not a drug user.

If the medical certificate submitted is issued by a private doctor, the number of the licence number of a legal medical practice that he maintains must be indicated and the stamp must include the VAT number and the competent tax office, while if this number is not indicated, a licence or certificate of operation from the locally competent Medical Association must be provided.

If the certificate is issued by a doctor working for a public or a private legal entity, it must bear the endorsement of the relevant legal entity. The date of issue of the above certificate must not be more than three months from the date of its submission.

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

Submitted by: Legal entities

Notes: In the case of Public Limited Companies, the above mentioned supporting document must be presented by each member of the Board of Directors and its representative, as well as by those shareholders who hold or acquire shares representing at least fifteen (15%) of the share capital. In the case of Private Capital Companies, Limited Liability Companies, Limited Partnerships, and General Partnerships, the above mentioned document must be presented by each member - partner, or member of the Board of Directors and representative or manager of the company as well as by each member of the Board of Directors and representative of any form of company that holds at least fifteen (15%) of the capital of these companies.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 5511

7 In case the company does not intend to use a uniform: Declaration of the Law 1599/86 (certified). Solemn Declaration

In case the company does not intend to use a uniform: Declaration of the Law 1599/86 (certified).

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

No 7320

8 Certificate from the committee of the Compulsory Law 1342/1938, showing that the type of uniform has been approved. Certificate

Certificate from the committee of the Compulsory Law 1342/1938, showing that the type of uniform has been approved.

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

Submitted by: Legal entities

Notes: Where the undertaking intends to use a uniform:

Document submitted under requirements: No

Alternative document of: 6

Yes 9703

9 The companys Articles of Association or a photocopy thereof, as well as the official Gazette of its publication, in case of Public Limited Companies and Limited Liability Companies, or the act of approval by the competent Court of First Instance or a certificate or notice of registration or registration in the General Commercial Register, in case of General Partnerships or Limited Partnerships or Private Capital Companies. In the articles of association of the company, the words Private Security Service Company must be featured in the name of the company. Legal documents from legal entities

The companys Articles of Association or a photocopy thereof, as well as the official Gazette of its publication, in case of Public Limited Companies and Limited Liability Companies, or the act of approval by the competent Court of First Instance or a certificate or notice of registration or registration in the General Commercial Register, in case of General Partnerships or Limited Partnerships or Private Capital Companies. In the articles of association of the company, the words Private Security Service Company must be featured in the name of the company.

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

Submitted by: Legal entities

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 9338

10 In the case of Public Limited Companies, a certificate from the competent relevant General Commercial Register, showing the nominalisation of all their shareholders, as well as which of the shareholders hold shares representing more than fifteen percent (15%) of their Share Capital, shall be submitted. Specifically, for public limited companies whose shares are listed on the Athens Stock Exchange, the documents to be submitted come from the Public Limited Company and Credit Directorate of the General Secretariat of Commerce and Consumer Protection of the Ministry of Economy, Infrastructure, Shipping and Tourism, which is responsible for maintaining the register of such companies. Certificate

In the case of Public Limited Companies, a certificate from the competent relevant General Commercial Register, showing the nominalisation of all their shareholders, as well as which of the shareholders hold shares representing more than fifteen percent (15%) of their Share Capital, shall be submitted. Specifically, for public limited companies whose shares are listed on the Athens Stock Exchange, the documents to be submitted come from the Public Limited Company and Credit Directorate of the General Secretariat of Commerce and Consumer Protection of the Ministry of Economy, Infrastructure, Shipping and Tourism, which is responsible for maintaining the register of such companies.

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

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Company law

No 9703

11 Copy of criminal record for judicial use. Criminal record copy for judicial use

Copy of criminal record for judicial use.

Submission by: Ex officio (digital)

Relevant Procedure: Copy of Criminal Record

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 2663

12 A certificate from the Court of First Instance that the applicant not subject to legal aid. Certificate from a court

A certificate from the Court of First Instance that the applicant not subject to legal aid.

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/arxes/oloi-foreis/dikaiosunes/pistopoietika-dikasterion

Submission by: Ex officio (manual)

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 8289

13 Solemn Declaration for the change of identity details Solemn Declaration

Solemn Declaration for the change of identity details

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

Submission by: Presented by the applicant, 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: Of Matching

No 7320

14 Electronic Fee (293 euros). Code: 1839. Iny for Companies (Limited Partnerships) Electronic Fee

Electronic Fee (293 euros). Code: 1839. Iny for Companies (Limited Partnerships)

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/pleromes-kai-parabola/elektroniko-parabolo-e-parabolo

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: Company law

No 3385

15 Electronoc Fee (587 euros), only for Companies. Code 1841 (Public Limited Company / Limited Partnership / Private Capital Company) Electronic Fee

Electronoc Fee (587 euros), only for Companies. Code 1841 (Public Limited Company / Limited Partnership / Private Capital Company)

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/pleromes-kai-parabola/elektroniko-parabolo-e-parabolo

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: Company law

No 3385

16 Electronic fee (293 euros)- Only for Companies. Code: 7812 (General Partnerships) Electronic Fee

Electronic fee (293 euros)- Only for Companies. Code: 7812 (General Partnerships)

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/pleromes-kai-parabola/elektroniko-parabolo-e-parabolo

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: Company law

No 3385

17 Electronic fee(2.04 euros) code:6193 Electronic Fee

Electronic fee(2.04 euros) code:6193

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/pleromes-kai-parabola/elektroniko-parabolo-e-parabolo

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

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 3385

Law 2518 1997 164 Α

Description Conditions governing the operation of private security-service undertakings — Qualifications and duties of their staff and other provisions, as amended by Law 3206/2003 (Series I, 298), Law 3707/2008 (Series I, 209), Article 19 of the first Article of Law 4147/2013 (Series I, 98), Article 56 of Law 4456/2017 (Series I, 24), and Articles 158 to 160 of Law 5187/2025 (Series I, 48)

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/1/1997/164/pdf

Ministerial Decision 1016/109/121−ι΄ 2009 1710 Β

Description Supporting documents and procedure for issuing operating licences to private security-service companies and private-investigation offices.

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2009/1710/pdf

Ministerial Decision 1 1016/109/121-ιδ’ 2010 571 Β

Description Amendment of Decision no. 1016/109/121-I/5−8−2009 (Series II, 1710) (https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek_pdf=20090201710) of the Deputy Minister for the Interior, “Supporting documents and procedure for issuing operating licences to private security-service undertakings and private-investigation offices”.

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2010/571/pdf

Joint Ministerial Decision ΔΟΛ/ΚΕΠ/Φ.15/83/ΟΙΚ.24101/10 2010 1866 Β

Description Amendment of Joint Ministerial Decision no. DIADP/E/941/17-1-03 (ΦΕΚ 54/Series II) (https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek_pdf=20030200054) on determining administrative procedures falling within the remit of the Ministry of Citizen Protection which are also processed through Citizen Service Centres

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2010/1866/pdf

Joint Ministerial Decision ΔΙΑΔΠ/Ε/941 2003 54 Β

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2003/54/pdf

Circular 16452 ΕΞ 2025

Description Circular of the Secretary-General for Information Systems and Digital Governance.

Legal references https://diavgeia.gov.gr/decision/view/99%CE%A4%CE%A446%CE%9C%CE%A4%CE%9B%CE%A0-%CE%9D7%CE%A6

ΑΔΑ 99ΤΤ46ΜΤΛΠ-Ν7Φ

Law 99 paragraph 3 points (a) and (b) 5187 2025 48 Α

Description Where the terms (a) “Deputy Chief” and (b) “Chief of Staff” appear in existing legislation, they shall henceforth mean, respectively, “First Deputy Chief”, with effect from 1 / 2-2026, and “Second Deputy Chief”, with effect from 1 / 2.2026.

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1 Submission of applications and supporting documents

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The services for receiving the documents are the Sub-Directorate or the Security Department and, where there are none, the Police Station of general jurisdiction of the area where the company is based, as well as the KEP.

No No

PT2H PT1H

2 Control of Justifications

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The official who receives the supporting documents shall check that they are complete and correct. If the supporting documents submitted by the person concerned are not complete, he shall be given a reasonable period within which to complete them. It also makes an ex officio request from the competent authority for a copy of the criminal record of judicial use and a certificate from the Court of First Instance of the place of residence that the applicant is not under judicial representation and, in addition, checks are made from various sources of the Greek Police.

No No

P7D P1D

3 Forwarding of applications and supporting documents.

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Description The receiving agencies shall forward the supporting documents to the Directorate of Public Security/Directorate of Public Security/Hellenic Police Headquarters.

No No

P1D P1D

4 Checking of supporting documents

Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

Μethod of Implementation Inspection

Description The Directorate of Public Security/Hellenic Police Headquarters that receives the supporting documents checks the completeness and regularity of the supporting documents. If the supporting documents submitted by the person concerned are not complete, a reasonable time limit shall be set for the person concerned to complete them by order to the service responsible for receiving the supporting documents at the Directorate for Public Security/Hellenic Police Headquarters.

No No

P7D P1D

5 Opinion of the Committee

Responsible for Implementation Collective body

Μethod of Implementation Inspection

Description A committee is hereby set up in accordance with paragraph 1. 1 of article 2 of Law 2518/1997 of the Directorate of Public Security / Hellenic Police Headquarters, which gives an opinion on the issuance or not of the licence.

No No

PT1H PT1H

6 Authorisation

Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

Μethod of Implementation Signature

Description The licence shall be issued following a decision by the Chief of Staff of the Hellenic Police Headquarters.

Yes No

P1D P1D

4

7 Rejection of Request

Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

Description The request is rejected following a decision by the Chief of Staff of the Hellenic Police Headquarters.

Yes No

P1D P1D

4

8 Dispatch of Decision

Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The decision shall be sent to the initial service receiving the supporting documents.

No No

PT2S PT1S

9 Service of decision

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The competent authority shall deliver the decision to grant or reject the application to the person concerned along with a proof.

No Yes

P7D P1D

Supporting documents for the AUTHORISATION of a Private Safety Services Company in a Company (Public Limited Company, Private Capital Company, Limited Liability Company, Limited Partnership, General Partnership)

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