ΔΔ:Licence to trade in explosives

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

Points of service

Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Police Stations, STATE SECURITY DIRECTORATE

Digital provision points

• EUGO portal (information only)

Number of required documents

6 to 8 + (

1

)

Fees

151.2 €

Deadline of completion

4 months

Description

The procedure concerns the granting of a license to a natural or legal person in order to trade in explosives, which must meet certain legal requirements in order to be able to legally purchase such items. Aimed at citizens and businesses.

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF CITIZEN PROTECTION

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

Service / organizational unit of a authority entity

STATE SECURITY DIRECTORATE

Provided to

Commercial enterprises

Related links

Notes

Security Departments or Sub-Directorates

Last update

02/04/2026

Application

Application Type

Application

Submission by:

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

Submitted by:

Legal entities, Persons

Title

An application in which the interested party states the reasons and type of the requested permit as well as the following information:

(1) For natural person: Surname, First name, Father’s name, Mother’s name, date and place of birth, home address, no. of Identity card or passport, date of issue and issuing Authority, profession, telephone and email.

(2) For a legal entity: Name or trade name and registered office, as well as the above details of the legal representative.

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes

Print

Requirements

Fees

Related

See also

Commencement of Operation and Attribution of Tax Registration Number to Service Providers, Legal Entities (without Establishment)

Means of redress or appeal:

Administrative appeal

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

Other

In any cace, the competent Police Authority issues a response, either positive (licence to trade in explosives) or negative (rejecting the request). Lack of response does not imply tacit approval or rejection of the request.

NACE

• 46.18 Agents specialised in the sale of other particular products

Output & Results

Output

Decision

Steps

Digital steps

Other information

Official title

Licence to trade in explosives

Languages supported

Greek, English

Ways of provision

Establishment

Legislation

Categories

Τype of procedure

Marketing Authorisations

Trigger

Applied for

Trigger (submission method)

Application (digital), Application (handwritten)

Life events

Starting up and closing down a business

Type

Outgoing

End of Process

Ιndefinite

N1

   ΔΔ
   
   8
   8
   0

0 8

   0
   
   

   23371
   
   No
   900
   900
   
   
   
   
   Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
   954798
   
   
   46.18
   
   7135, 4272
   
   EU-GO
   Supporting document

The procedure concerns the granting of a license to a natural or legal person in order to trade in explosives, which must meet certain legal requirements in order to be able to legally purchase such items. Aimed at citizens and businesses. 151.20 151.20 6 2 1

   4 months

1 Company law Βusiness formation (individual, corporate) For company establisment see the link below

Link https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/epikheirematike-drasterioteta/enarxe-kai-luse-epikheireses/sustase-epikheireses

No No

2 Possession of passwords to enter software The applicant must have TAXISNET codes.

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

No No

3 Health The applicant must not suffer from or have been treated for a major mental disorder or severe personality disorder. In case of a legal entity, this condition concerns all the representatives and managers in order for SA. and Ltd. and the well-established partners in order for limited partnership company or general partnership company.

No No

4 Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses The applicant has not been irrevocably convicted of a) any misdemeanor that is prosecuted ex officio and committed with intent, for which a sentence of imprisonment of at least 2 years was imposed b) any misdemeanor provided by the provisions of L.2168 / 93 and L.3500 / 2006. Also, not to have been prosecuted for: a) acts punishable by felony, b) violations of drug laws and protection of society from organized crime, for terrorist acts, for violations of provisions relating to fishing with explosives or toxic substances and for violations of no. 15 of L.2168 / 93 c) transactions provided in L.3500 / 2006. In case of a legal entity, this condition concerns all the representatives and managers in order for SA. and Ltd. and the well-established partners in order for limited partnership company or general partnership company.

No No

5 Professional Incompatible qualities of the applicant. In case of a legal entity, this condition concerns all the representatives and managers in order for SA. and Ltd. and the well-established partners in order for limited partnership company or general partnership company.

No No

6 Urban planning Existence of a warehouse and observance of urban planning regulations and conditions for legal use of the installation and operation space of the business.

No No

7 Technical Taking the measures provided by law and the permit for the installation and operation of warehouses as well as the measures safely indicated by the competent Police Authority.

No No

1 Trading license for items L.2168 / 93 or L.456 / 76, manufacture / repair / assembly, charging / retreading of weapon cartridges. 151.2 €

e-Administrative Fee code 6020

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/welcome.htm

No

1 Proof of having paid the administrative fee Electronic Fee

Proof of having paid the administrative fee

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: Legal entities, Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 3385

2 Certificate of a psychiatrist in which is stated by the interested party the mental health of him. In case of a SA or a Ltd company, the above certificate is submitted by representatives and managers and in case of a general or a limited parthership company, it is submitted by the general partners. Health certificate

Certificate of a psychiatrist in which is stated by the interested party the mental health of him. In case of a SA or a Ltd company, the above certificate is submitted by representatives and managers and in case of a general or a limited parthership company, it is submitted by the general partners.

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

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 5511

3 A solemn declaration in which it is stated that the interested party does not fall under the prohibitive provisions of article 18 of L.2168 / 1993 and that he does not become a fugitive. In case of a SA or Ltd company, the above solemn declaration is submitted by representatives and managers and in case of a general or limited parthership company, it is submitted by the general partners. Solemn Declaration

A solemn declaration in which it is stated that the interested party does not fall under the prohibitive provisions of article 18 of L.2168 / 1993 and that he does not become a fugitive. In case of a SA or Ltd company, the above solemn declaration is submitted by representatives and managers and in case of a general or limited parthership company, it is submitted by the general partners.

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/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

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 7320

4 The Police authority edits a criminal record copy (Type A`) of the interested party in case of a natural person or of the representatives and managers in case of SA. and Ltd. and the general partners in order for limited or general partnership company. Criminal Record Copy for General Use

The Police authority edits a criminal record copy (Type A`) of the interested party in case of a natural person or of the representatives and managers in case of SA. and Ltd. and the general partners in order for limited or general partnership company.

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

Submission by: Ex officio (digital)

Relevant Procedure: Copy of Criminal Record

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 4750

5 Certified copy of the act of appointment of a representative of the board of directors of a SA company. Legal documents from legal entities

Certified copy of the act of appointment of a representative of the board of directors of a SA company.

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

Submitted by: Legal entities

Notes: The above supporting document is submitted once and only in case of amendment of the articles of association an obligation of re-submission is created.

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Company law

No 9338

6 Certified copy of the articles of association or company in the case of a legal entity of another form. Legal documents from legal entities

Certified copy of the articles of association or company in the case of a legal entity of another form.

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

Submitted by: Legal entities

Notes: The above supporting document is submitted once and only in case of amendment of the articles of association an obligation of re-submission is created.

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Company law

No 9338

7 Certified copy of the warehouse operating license. Rule

Certified copy of the warehouse operating license.

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

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Notes: In case of a interested party is going to store the explosives for sale in a third partys warehouse, a certified copy of the warehouse operating license is required, which will be accompanied by a copy of a lease agreement or another official document, where it is stated that the warehouse owner grants it for storage certain quantities of explosives by type and for a specific time.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 1127

8 Three photographs. Photograph

Three photographs.

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/stoikheia-polite-kai-tautopoietika-eggrapha/myphoto-gia-polites

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

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Relevant Procedure: MyPhoto for citizens

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 8298

9 A solemn declaration in which it is stated that the interested party: a. is not the owner or employee of a Private Security Services Company or a Private Investigation Office, b. is not a partner or a manager in an any legal form Private Security Services Company c. is not a member of the board of directors or a representative of a company which participates in a percentage of at least 15% of the capital of the said companies, nor a manager or a shareholder in a SA compsny with the same percentage, d. is not a partner or a manager in an any legal form Private Investigation Office. In case of a SA or Ltd company, the above solemn declaration is submitted by representatives and managers and in case of a general or limited parthership company, it is submitted by the general partners. Solemn Declaration

A solemn declaration in which it is stated that the interested party: a. is not the owner or employee of a Private Security Services Company or a Private Investigation Office, b. is not a partner or a manager in an any legal form Private Security Services Company c. is not a member of the board of directors or a representative of a company which participates in a percentage of at least 15% of the capital of the said companies, nor a manager or a shareholder in a SA compsny with the same percentage, d. is not a partner or a manager in an any legal form Private Investigation Office. In case of a SA or Ltd company, the above solemn declaration is submitted by representatives and managers and in case of a general or limited parthership company, it is submitted by the general partners.

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/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

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 7320

Law 6 2168 1993 147 Α

Description Trade in.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19930100147

Law 2 2518 1997 164 Α

Description Terms and conditions.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19970100164

Joint Ministerial Decision 1016/6/291-μγ΄ 2011 2636 Β

Description Simplification and integration of procedures of the Hellenic Police in the Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE).

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20110202636

Joint Ministerial Decision 7011/1058-ιδ΄ 2004 1338 Β

Description deadline for the handling of citizens cases under the responsibility of the Ministry of Public Order.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20040201338

Joint Ministerial Decision 3329 1989 132 Β

Description Regulations for the production, storage and trane in of explosives.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19890200132

Ministerial Decision 3009/2/23-α΄ 1994 696 Β

Description Supporting documents and procedure for issuing the licenses which are provided by the provisions of Law 2168/1993 and 456/76.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19940200696

Ministerial Decision 3009/2/28-γ΄ 1994 461 Β

Description Conditions for safe storage of firearms, ammunition, explosives, and explosive devices.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19940200461

Law 4678 2020 70 Α

Description Amendment of Law2168/1993 (A 147)

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20200100070

1 Starting process

No No

0 0

2 Receipt of supporting documents

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The interested party submits his application with the supporting documents to the local Police Station or to the local Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ-ΕΚΕ). In case of non-submission by him, it is necessary to confirm his signatures by authorities.

Notes In case of the application with the supporting documents are submitted in a Point of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ-ΕΚΕ), the employee, who receives them, sends them to the local Police Station.

Yes No

0 0

1

3 Ηλεκτρονική Υποβολή Αίτησης και Δικαιολογητικών

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Yes No

PT15M PT15M

1

4 Check of the documents

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Inspection

Description The Police Station check the completeness and correctness of submitting documents.

No No

0 0

5 Business inspection

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Inspection

Description After the check of the submitting douments, the Local Police Station appoints a three-member committee of ranks with an officer for business inspection.

No No

0 0

6 Negative result of business inspection.

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Inspection

Description In case of the result of business inspection is negative, the interested party concerned is instructed to take the necessary measures within a certain time limit.

Yes No

0 0

5

7 Positive result of business inspection

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Inspection

Description After the expiration of the deadline and if it is ascertained that the necessary security measures have been taken, a relevant reference is made in the report drawn up.

Yes No

0 0

6

8 Negative result of business inspection

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Inspection

Description After the expiration of the set deadline and in case of non-compliance with the required security measures, the interested party is informed that his request will be rejected and a relevant report is prepared.

Yes No

0 0

6

9 Positive result of business inspection.

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Inspection

Description In case of the necessary security measures have been taken, a relevant reference is made in the report drawn up.

Yes No

0 0

5

10 forwarding of submitted documents

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Description The competent Police Department submits the application with the attached supporting documents, the inspection report as well as a report with its suggestion to the Police Competent Directorate.

No No

0 0

11 forwarding of submitted documents

Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Description The Competent Police or Security Directorate, after receiving the application with the supporting documents attached to it and the inspection report, submits them to the State Security Directorate of the Hellenic Police Headquarters, with the relevant opinion.

No No

0 0

12 Issuance of a Decision

Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The State Security Directorate of the Hellenic Police Headquarters, after checking the submitted application, the supporting documents attached to it, as well as the conclusion of the inspection report, proceeds to issue its Decision (positive or negative).

No No

0 0

13 Negative Decision.

Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description If the submitted supporting documents do not justify the issuance of the trade in licence or the interested party has not complied with the required protection measures to his business, the request is rejected.

Notes In this case, the interested party has the right to appeal in front of the Head of the Security Branch until one month from the notification of the decision.

Yes Yes

0 0

12

14 Positive Decision

Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description In case the submitted supporting documents meet the conditions, the request is accepted and the trade in licence is issued.

Notes The Decision is forwarded to the Local Security or Police Directorate as well as to the Local Tax Office.

Yes No

0 0

12

15 Forwarding of the decision

Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Description The issued decision is forwarded to the Local Police Department in order to be served on the interested party.

No No

0 0

16 Receipt of the decision by the interested party.

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The decision is served on the interested party.

No Yes

0 0