ΔΔ:Announcement of the commencement of the profession of silver-smiths, second-hand sellers, pawnbrokers and those involved in the sale or purchase of second-hand jewelry and fine artwork from gold and other valuables (Legal Person)

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

Points of service

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

Digital provision points

• EUGO portal (information only)
• Online Application for License to Practice the Profession of Antique Dealers and Pawnbrokers

Number of required documents

4 to 5 + (

3

)

Fees

Provided without cost

Deadline of completion

3 months

Description

The procedure concerns the announcement of the practice of the profession of silversmiths, second-hand sellers, pawnbrokers and those engaged in the purchase or sale of used jewelry and fine artwork from gold and other valuables, by legal entities. These legal entities can report the practice to the Police Department of your headquarters. They can also submit their application electronically and be informed about the progress of their case by e-mail.

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF CITIZEN PROTECTION

Authority responsible for the provision of the procedure

HELLENIC POLICE

Provided to

Businesses

Related links

Validity duration

5 years

Notes

The exercise of the profession is valid in the entire area of responsibility of the Hellenic Police, for a period of five (5) years, starting three (3) months from the submission of the announcement of the exercise of the profession of the interested party to the relevant police authority subject to its provisions. Article 6 of Police Order 5A.

The continuation of the above professional or business activity requires three (3) months before the end, a new announcement to the competent police authority.

Any change in the legal form of the company requires a new notification to the police authority.

Last update

14/05/2025

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

The legal representative of the company announces the exercise of his profession to the police authority of the place of exercise. The announcement of a profession includes its full identity, the type of profession and the operating address of the store and any branches.

Relevant link

https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/ergasia-kai-asphalise/eleutheroi-epaggelmaties/adeia-askeses-epaggelmatos-palaiopolon-enekhurodaneiston

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes

Print

Requirements

Fees

Related

Means of redress or appeal:

Hierarchical appeal/recourse

NACE

• 43.29 Other construction installation

Output & Results

Output

Other

Steps

Digital steps

Other information

Alternative titles

Announcement for the Profession of Silversmiths, Antique Dealers, Pawnbrokers and Dealers (Legal Entity)

Official title

Practice of the Profession of Silversmiths, Antique Dealers, Pawnbrokers and Those Who deal with the Sale or Melting of Used Jewelry and Gold Crafts and Other Valuables

Languages supported

Greek, English

Ways of provision

Establishment

Legislation

Categories

Τype of procedure

Announcements

Trigger

Applied for

Trigger (submission method)

Application (digital), Application (handwritten)

Life events

Licences and compliance, Liberal professions

Type

Outgoing

End of Process

Ιndefinite

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   Defined
   
   Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
   
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   43.29
   
   4272, 7135
   
   EU-GO
   Supporting document

The procedure concerns the announcement of the practice of the profession of silversmiths, second-hand sellers, pawnbrokers and those engaged in the purchase or sale of used jewelry and fine artwork from gold and other valuables, by legal entities. These legal entities can report the practice to the Police Department of your headquarters. They can also submit their application electronically and be informed about the progress of their case by e-mail. 0.00 0.00 4 1 3

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1 Company law Business formation (individual, corporate)

• For company establishment see the link below

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

No No

2 Age In order for public limited companies, the conditions for reaching the age of 18 must be met in the person of each of the members of the board of directors and their representatives. For limited liability companies and for general or limited liability companies, the conditions must be met in the person of each of their partners and managers, as well as the members of the board of directors.

No No

3 Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses Not to have been irrevocably sentenced to any punishment for the crimes of disobedience, statelessness, insults to the state, betrayal of the country, insults against the free exercise of civil rights, insults against the state power, against sexual freedom and economic exploitation of sexual life, criminal organization, terrorist acts, counterfeiting, forgery, forgery, infidelity of service, breach of the confidentiality of telephone and oral conversation, theft, robbery, embezzlement, embezzlement, accepting and disposing of proceeds of crime, bribery or extortion, oppression, drugs, animal theft, smuggling, antiquities and weapons and explosives,regardless of whether or not this conviction is recorded in the criminal record of the person concerned. Not to have been irrevocably sentenced to imprisonment of more than six (6) months for a crime committed with deceit. Not to be temporarily detained or to have been irrevocably referred to a trial for a felony or offense of case b΄ or to have been convicted even with a final decision for a felony or offense of case b΄.This impediment is valid until an irrevocable acquittal is issued. In the case of public limited companies, the conditions are required to be met in the person of each member of the board of directors. and their representatives. In the case of limited liability companies and general or limited liability companies, the above conditions must be met in the person of each of these partners and managers, as well as the members of the board of directors.

No No

4 Urban planning The store can not be housed in a house or apartment.

No No

5 Judicial Not to have been deprived of his civil rights, even if the time set for their deprivation has expired. In the case of public limited companies, the conditions are required to be met in the person of each of the members of the board of directors and their representatives. In the case of limited liability companies and general or limited liability companies, the above conditions must be met in the person of each of these partners and managers, as well as the members of the board of directors. Any change in the legal form of the company requires a new announcement.

Link https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/stoikheia-polite-kai-tautopoietika-eggrapha/elektronike-eggraphe-diakheirise-kodikon-taxisnet

No No

6 Judicial Do not be under legal guardianship. In the case of public limited companies, the conditions are required to be met in the person of each of the members of the board of directors and their representatives. In the case of limited liability companies and general or limited liability companies, the above conditions must be met in the person of each of these partners and managers, as well as the members of the board of directors. Any change in the legal form of the company requires a new announcement.

No No

7 Possession of passwords to enter software The applicant legal entity must have TAXISnet codes for entering the information system https://portal.astynomia.gr/ or through the single portal gov.gr.

Link https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/stoikheia-polite-kai-tautopoietika-eggrapha/elektronike-eggraphe-diakheirise-kodikon-taxisnet

No No

1 Responsible statement of Law 1599/1986 from which it results that the interested party has not been convicted or has not been referred to trial for the crimes of par. 3 of article 1 of Police Order 5A. Solemn Declaration

Responsible statement of Law 1599/1986 from which it results that the interested party has not been convicted or has not been referred to trial for the crimes of par. 3 of article 1 of Police Order 5A.

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

Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 7320

2 Certificate of the relevant Public Financial Service (D.O.Y.), on the submission of a declaration of commencement of profession (art. 13 law 4045/1960, in combination with art. 29 law 1642/1986). Certificate

Certificate of the relevant Public Financial Service (D.O.Y.), on the submission of a declaration of commencement of profession (art. 13 law 4045/1960, in combination with art. 29 law 1642/1986).

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 9703

3 Document proving the legal use of the space or spaces where the store will operate (title deed or lease legally validated). Property titles

Document proving the legal use of the space or spaces where the store will operate (title deed or lease legally validated).

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 2905

4 Private agreement (contract) of renting the store Private Agreement

Private agreement (contract) of renting the store

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/periousia-kai-phorologia/diakheirise-akinetes-periousias/misthoteria-akineton

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: 3

Yes 8972

5 In case the legal entity intends to work in the store of its employees or assistants, it also submits a responsible statement from which it results that they have not been convicted or have not been referred to trial for the crimes of par. 3 of article 1 of Police Order 5A. Solemn Declaration

In case the legal entity intends to work in the store of its employees or assistants, it also submits a responsible statement from which it results that they have not been convicted or have not been referred to trial for the crimes of par. 3 of article 1 of Police Order 5A.

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

Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses

No 7320

6 Copy of the approved and published articles of association of the company (General Company, Limited Liability Company, Limited Liability Company, Societe Anonyme) certified and approved by the General Commercial Register (G.E.M.I.) Especially for Limited Liability Companies, Articles of Association are also submitted and the Government Gazette. Legal documents from legal entities

Copy of the approved and published articles of association of the company (General Company, Limited Liability Company, Limited Liability Company, Societe Anonyme) certified and approved by the General Commercial Register (G.E.M.I.) Especially for Limited Liability Companies, Articles of Association are also submitted and the Government Gazette.

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 9338

7 Copy of Criminal Record of Judicial Use. Criminal Record Copy for General Use

Copy of Criminal Record of Judicial Use.

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

Submission by: Ex officio (digital)

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 4750

8 Certificate of the Prosecution Authority that he has not been referred to trial for the crimes of par. 3 of article 1. Certificate from a court

Certificate of the Prosecution Authority that he has not been referred to trial for the crimes of par. 3 of article 1.

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

Submission by: Ex officio (manual)

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 8289

9 Certificate of the Court of First Instance of the place of residence that he is not under legal assistance (article 1066 of the Civil Code). Certificate from a court

Certificate of the Court of First Instance of the place of residence that he is not under legal assistance (article 1066 of the Civil Code).

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

Submission by: Ex officio (manual)

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 8289

Police order 5Α 2011 1948 Β

Description Άσκηση του επαγγέλματος των αργυραμοιβών, παλαιοπωλών, ενεχυροδανειστών και ασχολουμένων με την αγοραπωλησία ή τήξη μεταχειρισμένων κοσμημάτων και κομψοτεχνημάτων από χρυσό και λοιπών τιμαλφών.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20110201948

1 Start the process.

No No

0 0

2 Submission of Application and Supporting Documents.

Responsible for Implementation Competent body

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The interested party submits the application and the supporting documents to the Police Department of his place of residence or to the physical KEP-EKE.

Yes No

PT2H PT1H

1

3 Electronic Submission of Application and Supporting Documents

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Description The interested party enters through the single portal gov.gr in the information system https://portal.astynomia.gr with the personal passwords in Taxisnet and submits the application and the supporting documents.

Yes No

PT15M PT15M

1

4 Verification of Supporting Documents.

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Description The competent official receives the supporting documents, searches for the supporting documents ex officio and checks their completeness, their regularity.

Notes If the supporting documents submitted by the legal representative are not complete, a reasonable deadline is set for their completion. After the receipt and re-examination of the supporting documents, if it is found by the competent Service that these are not the provisions of this Police Order, the legal representative of the company is informed in writing with a proof of notification.

No No

P3D P1D

5 Fulfillment of the conditions - Registration of data in the Police on line

Description It is examined whether the legal conditions for practicing the profession are met and in a positive case, the competent employee registers the required information in the electronic database of the Police on line. The interested party is also informed about it.

Yes Yes

P2D P1D

4

6 Failure to meet the conditions - Issuance of a decision prohibiting the exercise of this activity.

Description If it is ascertained by the competent Service that the supporting documents are not the ones provided by the Police Order, the interested party is informed in writing, with a proof of notification.

Notes If it is ascertained by the competent Service that the supporting documents are not the ones provided by the Police Order, the interested party is informed in writing, with a proof of notification.

Yes Yes

P2D P1D

4

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Supporting Documents - Legislation

https://www.astynomia.gr/odigos-tou-politi/dikaiologitika/enechyrodaneistes/ Supporting Documents - Legislation