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| − | |process_status=Υπό μεταβολή θεσμικού πλαισίου
| + | |process_official_title=Notification of operation of a Travel Agency |
| − | |process_official_title=Announcement of the Operation of Tourist Offices | + | |process_description=The procedure concerns notification of the operation of a travel agency (or of a branch of a travel agency), which has replaced the granting of a certificate of compliance with the statutory conditions for the operation of a travel agency. |
| − | |process_description=The procedure concerns the submission of a request for an announcement of the operation of tourist agencies; it is addressed to natural persons, legal persons and businesses. | + | Travel agencies operate duly upon collection of the required supporting documents and the subsequent submission of a notification of operation to the Integrated Information System for the Exercise of Activities and Audits (OPS-ADE) under Article 14 of Law 4442/2016. |
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| | + | Before submitting the notification, the operator must submit to the competent Regional Tourism Office a letter of guarantee in favour of the Greek State with a five-year term, in accordance with Annex II to Joint Ministerial Decision No 18914/2021 (Government Gazette, Series II, Issue No 5161) or a security deposit of equal amount issued by the Deposits and Loans Fund. |
| | + | Natural persons, third-country nationals and legal entities having their registered office in third countries are entitled to operate a travel agency, provided that they have appointed a special agent in Greece. This right is recognised on the condition that, under the legislation of the state of nationality or of the registered office thereof, the same right is granted to Greek nationals and to companies having their registered office in Greece. Otherwise, the natural or legal persons set out under the first subparagraph shall be entitled to provide tourism services only if they contract to that end with a travel agency duly operating in Greece. |
| | |process_org_owner_is_private=No | | |process_org_owner_is_private=No |
| | |process_org_owner=95496 | | |process_org_owner=95496 |
| | |process_provision_org_owner_directory=663075 | | |process_provision_org_owner_directory=663075 |
| − | |process_provision_org_group_remote=8256
| + | |process_provision_org_group=6151 |
| − | |process_provision_org_group=6151, 7135 | |
| − | |process_provision_org_directory=Department of Tourism Enterprises and Professionals of the relevant Regional Tourism Service.
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| | |process_output_registries=654898 | | |process_output_registries=654898 |
| − | |process_deadline_duration=P15D | + | |process_remarks=Travel agencies may use a distinctive title for their transactions. |
| − | |process_border_provision=Establishment | + | The distinctive title shall be approved by the competent Regional Tourism Office upon request of the operator. |
| | + | The decision approving the distinctive title of a travel agency shall be entered by the operator in the Integrated Information System for the Exercise of Activities and Audits (OPS-ADE) under Article 14 of Law 4442/2016. |
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| | + | Duly operating travel agencies may establish branches throughout the Greek territory. Separate notification to the OPS-ADE is required for the operation of branches. |
| | + | |process_estimated_implementation_duration_min=P1D |
| | + | |process_estimated_implementation_duration_max=P1D |
| | |process_see_also=Commencement of Operation and Attribution of Tax Registration Number to Service Providers, Legal Entities (without Establishment) | | |process_see_also=Commencement of Operation and Attribution of Tax Registration Number to Service Providers, Legal Entities (without Establishment) |
| | |process_evidence_identification_type=Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes | | |process_evidence_identification_type=Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes |
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| | |process_validity_duration_set=Defined | | |process_validity_duration_set=Defined |
| | |process_validity_duration=P5Y | | |process_validity_duration=P5Y |
| | + | |process_provided_to=Travel agencies and businesses |
| | |process_tax_type=Announcements | | |process_tax_type=Announcements |
| | |process_life_events=Licences and compliance,Tourism | | |process_life_events=Licences and compliance,Tourism |
| − | |process_sdg_notes=If no reply is received within the 15-day period, the application of the interested party is deemed to have been tacitly accepted (tacit approval) and the permit has been issued, in accordance with par. 4 of article 14 of Law 3844/2010 (Government Gazette 63/A/2010). The applicant, in the aforementioned case of implicit approval, may request a certificate from the administrative authority responsible for issuing the act, in accordance with paragraph 4 of Article 10 of Law 3230/2004 (Government Gazette 44/A/2004).
| + | |process_total_duration_steps_min=0 |
| − | |process_total_duration_steps_min=2138850 | + | |process_total_duration_steps_max=0 |
| − | |process_total_duration_steps_max=2700450 | + | |process_cost_min=300.00 |
| − | |process_cost_min=307.20 | + | |process_cost_max=300.00 |
| − | |process_cost_max=307.20 | |
| | |process_evidence_cost_guarantee=5000 | | |process_evidence_cost_guarantee=5000 |
| | |process_evidence_cost_total_number=0 | | |process_evidence_cost_total_number=0 |
| − | |process_evidence_ex_officio_total_number=1 | + | |process_evidence_ex_officio_total_number=2 |
| | |process_evidence_alternative_total_number=0 | | |process_evidence_alternative_total_number=0 |
| − | |process_evidence_prerequisite_total_number=5 | + | |process_evidence_prerequisite_total_number=3 |
| | |process_evidence_total_number=2 | | |process_evidence_total_number=2 |
| | |process_evidence_step_total_number=0 | | |process_evidence_step_total_number=0 |
| | |process_evidence_step_digital_total_number=0 | | |process_evidence_step_digital_total_number=0 |
| − | |process_source=EU-GO | + | |process_source=EU-GO (support) |
| − | |process_nace_codes=79.1, 79.11, 79.00, 79.12, 79.90 | + | |process_nace_codes=79.1, 79.11, 79.00, 79.12, 79.90,49.39,52.21 |
| − | |process_sdg_codes=N1
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| | |process_application_type=Application / Solemn Declaration | | |process_application_type=Application / Solemn Declaration |
| − | |process_application_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post) | + | |process_application_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital) |
| | |process_application_owner=Legal entities, Persons | | |process_application_owner=Legal entities, Persons |
| − | |process_application_description=Application – Solemn Declaration of the person interested. | + | |process_application_description=Notification to the OPS-ADE (related link below), providing information on: |
| − | |process_application_note=Legally operating tourist offices may establish branches throughout the Greek territory. For their legal operation, a Certificate of Subsidy for Legal Conditions is required, which is issued by the relevant Regional Tourism Service of the Ministry of Tourism, following the submission of relevant documents, as described in Article 6 of Law 393/1976 (A 199). | + | (a) the operator exercising the activity; (b) the location of the activity (address and geographical coordinates); (c) the activity exercised NACE code, Tourism Enterprises Registry (MI.T.E.) number, reference number of the letter of guarantee or security deposit, distinctive title, if approved; and all required supporting documents must be uploaded in digital form. |
| − | In case of organisation of holiday packages, an insurance policy (professional liability insurance) is required, stating the number of the insurance policy and the name of the insurance company. This insurance policy must be lodged with the relevant Regional Tourism Service. | + | |process_application_related_url=https://openbusiness.mindev.gov.gr/ |
| | + | |process_application_note=If the travel agency is an organiser/retailer of tourist packages Presidential Decree 7/2018 (Government Gazette, Series I, Issue No 12), a third party liability insurance policy is required, indicating the number of the insurance policy and the name of the insurance company. |
| | + | Such insurance policy must be uploaded in digital form on the OPS-ADE. |
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| | + | MODIFICATION OF THE NOTIFICATION |
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| | + | If the details of the notification on the establishment and operation of the travel agency are to be modified, the operator must notify the intended modification in advance. The procedure for submitting the notification regarding the details to be modified is the same as the initial notification procedure. In particular, in case of a change of operator pursuant to Article 9 of Law 4442/ 2016 (Government Gazette, Series I, Issue No 230), both the old and the new operator shall each submit a notification about the change within ten (10) days of the change. The notification includes only the new operator’s details (notification of new details and supporting documents issued under the name of the new operator). The letter of guarantee shall be issued under the name of the new operator and shall be submitted to the Regional Tourism Office having jurisdiction for the place of establishment and operation of the travel agency. The letter of guarantee issued under the name of the former operator shall be returned to the issuing authority after a period of six months following the date of submission of the modification notification and provided that all other statutory requirements are met. |
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| | + | A change of operator, whether a natural person or a legal entity, shall not be permitted if an infringement of the applicable legislation has been established that may result to the imposition of the administrative measure of suspension of operation of the agency. If the new and previous operator proceed with the change in breach of the provision of the previous subparagraph, the suspension of operation shall be imposed on the new operator. |
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| | + | In case of approval of the distinctive title of a travel agency by the competent Regional Tourism Office after submission of the notification of operation, the operator must proceed to the modification of the notification details. In the event of a change of operator, the procedures stipulated under Article 2 of Law 393/1976 (Government Gazette, Series I, Issue No 199) shall be observed in relation to the distinctive title of the travel agency. |
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| | + | In case of suspension of the activity at the site where it was exercised, the operator must give notice of the suspension. Once the suspension has been notified, the operator shall receive a copy via the electronic system as proof. |
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| | + | In the event of a change in the place where the activity is exercised, the operator must submit a new notification and also cancel the notification concerning the old registered office. |
| | |process_provided_language=English | | |process_provided_language=English |
| | |process_steps_step_duration_type=Days | | |process_steps_step_duration_type=Days |
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| | |process_conditions_alternative=No | | |process_conditions_alternative=No |
| | |process_conditions_type=Company law | | |process_conditions_type=Company law |
| − | |process_conditions_name=Establishment of a business (individual, corporate) | + | |process_conditions_name=Setting up a business (sole proprietorship, partnership). |
| − | *For a business establishment see the link below. Natural persons, nationals of third countries and legal entities having their registered office in third countries have the right to operate a travel agency, provided that they have a special power of attorney in Greece. The above right shall be recognised provided that, in accordance with the legislation of of the State of their nationality or place of business, the same right shall be recognised for Greek citizens and for companies having their registered office in Greece. | + | *See the link below on setting up a company |
| | + | Natural persons, third-country nationals and legal entities having their registered office in third countries are entitled to operate a travel agency, provided that they have appointed a special agent in Greece. This right is recognised on the condition that, under the legislation of the state of nationality or of the registered office thereof, the same right is granted to Greek nationals and to companies having their registered office in Greece. |
| | |process_conditions_url=https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/epikheirematike-drasterioteta/enarxe-kai-luse-epikheireses/sustase-epikheireses | | |process_conditions_url=https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/epikheirematike-drasterioteta/enarxe-kai-luse-epikheireses/sustase-epikheireses |
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| | |process_conditions_alternative=No | | |process_conditions_alternative=No |
| | |process_conditions_type=Possession of passwords to enter software | | |process_conditions_type=Possession of passwords to enter software |
| − | |process_conditions_name=The applicant shall be a TAXISnet code holder. | + | |process_conditions_name=The applicant must have TAXISnet login credentials. |
| | |process_conditions_url=https://www.gov.gr/arxes/anexartete-arkhe-demosion-esodon-aade/anexartete-arkhe-demosion-esodon-aade/elektronike-eggraphe-diakheirise-kodikon-taxisnet | | |process_conditions_url=https://www.gov.gr/arxes/anexartete-arkhe-demosion-esodon-aade/anexartete-arkhe-demosion-esodon-aade/elektronike-eggraphe-diakheirise-kodikon-taxisnet |
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| | |process_conditions_alternative=No | | |process_conditions_alternative=No |
| | |process_conditions_type=Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses | | |process_conditions_type=Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses |
| − | |process_conditions_name=The person interested must not have been irrevocably convicted of a felony or one of the misdemeanours including theft, embezzlement, fraud, extortion, forgery, counterfeiting, aggravated assault, drug offences or offences relating to public morals. | + | |process_conditions_name=The applicant must not have been irrevocably convicted of a felony or one of the misdemeanours of theft, embezzlement, fraud, extortion, forgery, counterfeiting, serious bodily injury, infringement of the provisions on drugs or morals. |
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| | {{process conditions | | {{process conditions |
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| | |process_conditions_alternative=No | | |process_conditions_alternative=No |
| | |process_conditions_type=Bankruptcy law | | |process_conditions_type=Bankruptcy law |
| − | |process_conditions_name=The person interested (natural and legal person) must not have been declared bankrupt. | + | |process_conditions_name=The interested party (natural or legal person) must not have been declared bankrupt. |
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| | {{process conditions | | {{process conditions |
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| | |process_conditions_alternative=No | | |process_conditions_alternative=No |
| | |process_conditions_type=Ownership | | |process_conditions_type=Ownership |
| − | |process_conditions_name=The person concerned should submit a title of ownership or a lease or concession of use, showing that the operator has a writing establishment; where the tourist office operates online, the person concerned should have a office, which should be notified to the competent Tax Office and the relevant Regional Tourism Service and the supporting documents provided for. | + | |process_conditions_name=The interested party must have concluded a lease agreement or must have ownership title to an office facility. If the travel agency operates exclusively online, a copy of the declaration on commencement of business activities certified by the competent tax office shall be required instead of the above documents. |
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| | {{process conditions | | {{process conditions |
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| | |process_conditions_alternative=No | | |process_conditions_alternative=No |
| | |process_conditions_type=Financial | | |process_conditions_type=Financial |
| − | |process_conditions_name=Deposit of a guarantee letter in favour of the State by financial institutions established in Greece or another EU Member State. | + | |process_conditions_name=Submission of a letter of guarantee in favour of the Greek State for a five-year term, amounting to EUR 5 000, issued by financial institutions established in Greece or in another EU Member State. |
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| + | Alternatively, proof of submission of a security deposit of an equal amount to the Deposits and Loans Fund, in accordance with the provisions of Article 17 of Law 3646/1928 (Government Gazette, Series I, Issue No 154). In this case, no term shall be indicated. |
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| − | |process_conditions_num_id=7
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| − | |process_conditions_alternative=No
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| − | |process_conditions_type=Technical
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| − | |process_conditions_name=In case the tourist office operates online, the person concerned must have a special installation.
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| | {{process evidences cost | | {{process evidences cost |
| | |process_evidence_cost_num_id=1 | | |process_evidence_cost_num_id=1 |
| | |process_evidence_cost_alternative=No | | |process_evidence_cost_alternative=No |
| − | |process_evidence_cost_type=e-Administrative Fee | + | |process_evidence_cost_type=Letter of guarantee |
| | |process_evidence_cost_calculation=One-off | | |process_evidence_cost_calculation=One-off |
| − | |process_evidence_cost_code=5713
| + | |process_evidence_cost_description=Letter of guarantee. |
| − | |process_evidence_cost_description=Tourist Offices. | + | |process_evidence_cost_min=5000 |
| − | Administrative fee of three hundred (300) euros with the code ALE 1450189001 in favour of the Greek State, plus 2%, tax stamp fee’ with the code: 1110489001 and 0.4% ‘additional 20% tax stamp fee’ with the code: 1110403001, payable to any Tax Office. Alternatively, the version of the error can be terminated via the online e-paravolo platform, using the interested partys unique code for Taxisnet, in the administrative fee code: 5713. After it is issued, the amount of money for the offence is payable either to the cash of a bank branch or via electronic banking services (web-banking).
| + | |process_evidence_cost_max=5000 |
| − | |process_evidence_cost_min=300 | + | |process_evidence_cost_payment_type=Bank cashier, Insurance Companies |
| − | |process_evidence_cost_max=300 | |
| − | |process_evidence_cost_url=https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/welcome.htm
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| − | |process_evidence_cost_payment_type=Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Hellenic Post | |
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| | {{process evidences cost | | {{process evidences cost |
| | |process_evidence_cost_num_id=2 | | |process_evidence_cost_num_id=2 |
| | |process_evidence_cost_alternative=No | | |process_evidence_cost_alternative=No |
| − | |process_evidence_cost_type=Stamp Duty | + | |process_evidence_cost_type=e-Administrative Fee |
| | |process_evidence_cost_calculation=One-off | | |process_evidence_cost_calculation=One-off |
| − | |process_evidence_cost_code=0202 | + | |process_evidence_cost_code=5713 |
| − | |process_evidence_cost_description=stamp duty (1%-3%) and OGA 20% on the amount to be stamped. With the code ALE 1110489001 plus 2% of the amount under the heading ‘Other tax stamp fees | + | |process_evidence_cost_description=Travel Agencies |
| − | | + | |process_evidence_cost_min=300 |
| − | With the code ALE 1110403001 plus 0.4% of the amount under the heading ‘additional 20% on tax stamp fee’
| + | |process_evidence_cost_max=300 |
| − | |process_evidence_cost_min=7.2 | |
| − | |process_evidence_cost_max=7.2 | |
| | |process_evidence_cost_url=https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=2 | | |process_evidence_cost_url=https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=2 |
| | |process_evidence_cost_payment_type=Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Hellenic Post | | |process_evidence_cost_payment_type=Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Hellenic Post |
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| | {{process evidences cost | | {{process evidences cost |
| | |process_evidence_cost_num_id=3 | | |process_evidence_cost_num_id=3 |
| − | |process_evidence_cost_alternative=No | + | |process_evidence_cost_alternative=Yes |
| − | |process_evidence_cost_type=Letter of guarantee | + | |process_evidence_cost_alternative_of_selector=2 |
| | + | |process_evidence_cost_alternative_of=2 |
| | + | |process_evidence_cost_type=e-Administrative Fee |
| | |process_evidence_cost_calculation=One-off | | |process_evidence_cost_calculation=One-off |
| − | |process_evidence_cost_description=Letter of guarantee. | + | |process_evidence_cost_code=5731 |
| − | | + | |process_evidence_cost_description=Travel Agencies – branch office establishment |
| − | In the payment method add «Subsidies and Loans Fund»
| + | |process_evidence_cost_min=300 |
| − | |process_evidence_cost_min=5000 | + | |process_evidence_cost_max=300 |
| − | |process_evidence_cost_max=5000 | + | |process_evidence_cost_url=https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=2 |
| − | |process_evidence_cost_payment_type=Bank cashier, Insurance Companies | + | |process_evidence_cost_payment_type=Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Hellenic Post |
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| | {{process evidences | | {{process evidences |
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| | |process_evidence_type=2905 | | |process_evidence_type=2905 |
| | |process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=Yes | | |process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=Yes |
| − | |process_evidence_prerequisite=Ownership | + | |process_evidence_prerequisite=Building |
| | |process_evidence_alternative=No | | |process_evidence_alternative=No |
| − | |process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post) | + | |process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital), Keep within business establishment |
| | |process_evidence_owner=Legal entities, Persons | | |process_evidence_owner=Legal entities, Persons |
| − | |process_evidence_description=Title deeds or a lease or concession agreement, unless the tourist office operates via the internet. | + | |process_evidence_description=Lease agreement or ownership title deeds regarding the travel agencys premises, unless the travel agency operates exclusively online. |
| − | |process_evidence_note=Title deeds or a lease or concession agreement stating that the operator has an office, unless the tourist office operates online. According to Article 4(5) of Law 393/1976 (A 199) it is permitted to operate tourist agencies that can provide only via the internet the services provided for in paragraph 2 of Article 1 of that Law. These tourist offices are required to contain the term “Electronic Services” (e-service). For the provision of a certificate of assistance to the legitimate conditions for the operation of the tourist office, a office is required to exist. In the event of a conversion of an existing tourist office into a tourist office which provides only via the internet, and vice versa, a new certification is issued. | + | |process_evidence_note=In accordance with Article 4 of Law 393/1976 (Government Gazette, Series I, Issue No 199), the operation of travel agencies which provide the services set out under Article 1 (2) of the above Law exclusively online is permitted. Such travel agencies must include the term ‘e-service’ in their distinctive title. In this case, instead of ownership title deeds or a lease agreement for the travel agency’s premises, a copy of the declaration on commencement of business activities certified by the competent tax office shall be required. |
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| | {{process evidences | | {{process evidences |
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| | |process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=No | | |process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=No |
| | |process_evidence_alternative=No | | |process_evidence_alternative=No |
| − | |process_evidence_submission_type=Ex officio (digital), Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post) | + | |process_evidence_submission_type=Ex officio (digital), Submitted by the applicant (digital) |
| | |process_evidence_owner=Legal entities, Persons | | |process_evidence_owner=Legal entities, Persons |
| − | |process_evidence_description=An extract of the criminal record of general use, issued within the last three months, or equivalent document, if the applicant is a national of another EU Member State. | + | |process_evidence_description=An excerpt from the general criminal record, issued within the last three months, or an equivalent document, if the applicant is a national of another EU Member State. |
| | |process_evidence_related_url=https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/dikaiosune/poiniko-metroo/antigrapho-poinikou-metroou | | |process_evidence_related_url=https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/dikaiosune/poiniko-metroo/antigrapho-poinikou-metroou |
| − | |process_evidence_note=An extract of the criminal record of general use, issued within the last three months, or an equivalent document, if the applicant is a national of another EU Member State, "which shows that the applicant has not been convicted of a felony or one of the misdemeanours: theft, embezzlement, fraud, extortion, forgery, counterfeiting, aggravated assault, drug offences or offences relating to public morals. In the event of the expiry of the letter of guarantee without another letter of guarantee of at least five years validity, the Certificate of Existence of Legal Requirements shall be removed by decision of the Head of the relevant Regional Tourism Service of the Ministry of Tourism. | + | |process_evidence_note=An excerpt from the general criminal record demonstrating that the applicant has not been irrevocably convicted of a felony or one of the misdemeanours of theft, embezzlement, fraud, extortion, forgery, counterfeiting, serious bodily injury, infringement of the provisions on drugs or morals. Where the operator of the activity is a legal person, the criminal record shall concern its legal representative. It shall be renewed ex officio by the competent Regional Tourism Office every five years. |
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| | + | *Natural persons being nationals of another EU Member State or legal persons having their registered office in another EU Member State must provide equivalent documents issued by a competent judicial or administrative authority of the Member State, confirming that they have not been convicted of the above offences and have not been declared bankrupt. If there is no provision in the country of origin or provenance for the issue of a document equivalent to the excerpt from the criminal record, this may be replaced by an affidavit or, in the case of countries in which such documents are not issued, by a solemn declaration, submitted by the operator to the competent judicial or administrative authority or, where appropriate, to a notary public in their country of origin or provenance, who shall issue a certificate attesting the affidavit or solemn declaration. A statement that the applicant has not been declared bankrupt may be made before a competent professional body. The operator shall procure its renewal every five years. |
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| | {{process evidences | | {{process evidences |
| | |process_evidence_num_id=3 | | |process_evidence_num_id=3 |
| − | |process_evidence_type=8619 | + | |process_evidence_type=4122 |
| | |process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=No | | |process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=No |
| | |process_evidence_alternative=No | | |process_evidence_alternative=No |
| − | |process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post) | + | |process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital), Ex officio (digital) |
| | |process_evidence_owner=Legal entities, Persons | | |process_evidence_owner=Legal entities, Persons |
| − | |process_evidence_description=Single Certificate of Jurisdiction or any equivalent document if the applicant (natural or legal person) has the nationality of another Member State of the EU. | + | |process_evidence_description=Single Judicial Solvency Certificate or equivalent document if the applicant (natural or legal person) is a national of another EU Member State. |
| − | |process_evidence_note=This supporting document shall be submitted to the relevant Regional Tourism Service of the Ministry of Tourism every five years. If it is not submitted, the Certificate of Existence of Legal Requirements shall be removed by decision of the Head of the relevant Regional Tourism Service of the Ministry of Tourism. | + | |process_evidence_related_process=Single Certificate of Judicial Solvency |
| | + | |process_evidence_related_url=https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/dikaiosune/dikasteria/eniaio-pistopoietiko-dikastikes-pheregguotetas |
| | + | |process_evidence_note=If the operator is a legal person, such certificate shall be issued for both the legal person and its legal representative. It shall be renewed ex officio by the competent Regional Tourism Office every five years. |
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| | + | *Natural persons being nationals of another EU Member State or legal persons having their registered office in another EU Member State must provide equivalent documents issued by a competent judicial or administrative authority of the Member State, confirming that they have not been convicted of the above offences and have not been declared bankrupt. If there is no provision in the country of origin or provenance for the issue of a document equivalent to the excerpt from the criminal record, this may be replaced by an affidavit or, in the case of countries in which such documents are not issued, by a solemn declaration, submitted by the operator to the competent judicial or administrative authority or, where appropriate, to a notary public in their country of origin or provenance, who shall issue a certificate attesting the affidavit or solemn declaration. A statement that the applicant has not been declared bankrupt may be made before a competent professional body. The operator shall procure its renewal every five years. |
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| | |process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post) | | |process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post) |
| | |process_evidence_owner=Legal entities, Persons | | |process_evidence_owner=Legal entities, Persons |
| − | |process_evidence_description=A letter of guarantee of 5,000 €, issued in favour of Greek State or equivalent guarantee reserves, issued by the Deposit and Loans Fund. | + | |process_evidence_description=A letter of guarantee for the amount of EUR 5 000, with a five-year term, issued in favour of the Greek State by financial institutions and insurance companies or a security deposit of the same amount, issued by the Deposits and Loans Fund. |
| | |process_evidence_note=The letter of guarantee, amounting to five thousand (5,000) euros, is issued in favour of the Greek State by financial institutions established in Greece or in another EU Member State and by insurance companies established in Greece. In addition, the interested party may also deposit equal guarantee deposits, which are issued by the Deposits and Loans Fund, in accordance with Article 17 of Law 3646/1928 (Α’ 154). The letter of guarantee from financial institutions and insurance companies, which has a duration of at least five years, states that its validity is automatically extended for a further six months after the date of revocation of the Certificate of Existence of Legal Conditions for any reason whatsoever and also if no other letter of guarantee of at least five years validity is deposited before its expiry. The letter of guarantee shall be forfeited in favour of the Greek State by decision of the Head of the relevant Regional Tourism Service, to cover any consumer claims arising from their transactions with the tourist office. Before the decision to forfeit the letter of guarantee is issued, the Head of the relevant Regional Tourism Service of the Ministry of Tourism invites the company, within a period of not less than one (1) month, to settle the financial claims notified against it and proven by official evidence. The above time limit may be extended for one (1) additional month by decision of the Head of the Regional Tourism Service. If the time limit expires without effect, the relevant forfeiture act is issued without further notice to the person concerned. | | |process_evidence_note=The letter of guarantee, amounting to five thousand (5,000) euros, is issued in favour of the Greek State by financial institutions established in Greece or in another EU Member State and by insurance companies established in Greece. In addition, the interested party may also deposit equal guarantee deposits, which are issued by the Deposits and Loans Fund, in accordance with Article 17 of Law 3646/1928 (Α’ 154). The letter of guarantee from financial institutions and insurance companies, which has a duration of at least five years, states that its validity is automatically extended for a further six months after the date of revocation of the Certificate of Existence of Legal Conditions for any reason whatsoever and also if no other letter of guarantee of at least five years validity is deposited before its expiry. The letter of guarantee shall be forfeited in favour of the Greek State by decision of the Head of the relevant Regional Tourism Service, to cover any consumer claims arising from their transactions with the tourist office. Before the decision to forfeit the letter of guarantee is issued, the Head of the relevant Regional Tourism Service of the Ministry of Tourism invites the company, within a period of not less than one (1) month, to settle the financial claims notified against it and proven by official evidence. The above time limit may be extended for one (1) additional month by decision of the Head of the Regional Tourism Service. If the time limit expires without effect, the relevant forfeiture act is issued without further notice to the person concerned. |
| − | The reimbursement to the beneficiary of the product of the forfeited letter of guarantee in favour of the Greek State is made upon submission of a final court decision. If there is more than one beneficiary and the amount of the letter of guarantee does not cover all the claims, it shall be paid to the beneficiaries in equal shares. The decision to forfeit the letter of guarantee in whole or in part shall require the undertaking concerned to make good the full amount of the letter of guarantee within a time limit of fifteen (15) days from the date of notification of the above decision. If the above time limit has elapsed without effect, if the undertaking fully reimburses the amount of the letter of guarantee within three (3) months of the decision to revoke it, the Certificate of Existence of Legal Requirements shall be reissued without further procedure. Otherwise, the procedure for issuing a new Letter of Credit shall be followed. In the event that the letter of guarantee expires without another letter of guarantee of at least five years validity having been submitted, the Certificate of Existence of Legal Requirements will be withdrawn by decision of the Head of the relevant Regional Tourism Service of the Ministry of Tourism. | + | The letter of guarantee shall be issued to the travel agency by financial institutions established in Greece or in another EU Member State and by insurance companies with registered offices in Greece, in favour of the Greek State, using the relevant template as set out under Annex II to Joint Ministerial Decision No 18914/2021 (Government Gazette, Series II, Issue No 5161) and shall be filed by the competent Regional Tourism Office prior to the submission of the notification. |
| | + | Proof of submission of the letter of guarantee to the competent Regional Tourism Office must be uploaded in digital format on the OPS-ADE. |
| | + | Alternatively, the interested party may submit a security deposit of the same amount, issued by the Deposits and Loans Fund, in accordance with Article 17 of Law 3646/1928 (Government Gazette, Series I, Issue No 154). In this case, no term shall be indicated. |
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| | |process_evidence_type=7140 | | |process_evidence_type=7140 |
| | |process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=Yes | | |process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=Yes |
| − | |process_evidence_prerequisite=Building | + | |process_evidence_prerequisite=Building, Tax |
| | |process_evidence_alternative=No | | |process_evidence_alternative=No |
| | |process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post) | | |process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post) |
| | |process_evidence_owner=Legal entities, Persons | | |process_evidence_owner=Legal entities, Persons |
| − | |process_evidence_description=A copy of commencement of a business issued by the relevant Tax Office. | + | |process_evidence_description=A copy of the declaration on commencement of business activities certified by the competent tax office. |
| | |process_evidence_related_url=https://www.gsis.gr/ | | |process_evidence_related_url=https://www.gsis.gr/ |
| − | |process_evidence_note=It concerns exclusively online tourist offices. | + | |process_evidence_note=This applies exclusively to online travel agencies. |
| | + | *In accordance with Article 4 of Law 393/1976 (Government Gazette, Series I, Issue No 199), the operation of travel agencies which provide the services set out under Article 1 (2) of the above Law exclusively online is permitted. Such travel agencies must include the term ‘e-service’ in their distinctive title. In this case, instead of ownership title deeds or a lease agreement for the travel agency’s premises, a copy of the declaration on commencement of business activities certified by the competent tax office tax office shall be required. |
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| | |process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post) | | |process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post) |
| | |process_evidence_owner=Legal entities | | |process_evidence_owner=Legal entities |
| − | |process_evidence_description=Legal document on the legal representation of the legal entity. | + | |process_evidence_description=The company’s articles of association and any amendments thereto, along with the respective Issues of the Government Gazette where they were published, the document authorising the legal representative of the legal entity, as well as a certificate on modifications of the company form in the case of LLCs, GPs, LPs and Societes Anonymes, issued by the competent authority. |
| | + | |process_evidence_note=The obligation to submit the above document shall not apply where such data can be retrieved by the competent Regional Tourism Office by an ex officio online search in the General Commercial Registry (GEMI). |
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| | {{process evidences | | {{process evidences |
| | |process_evidence_num_id=7 | | |process_evidence_num_id=7 |
| − | |process_evidence_type=9338 | + | |process_evidence_type=3385 |
| − | |process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=Yes | + | |process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=No |
| − | |process_evidence_prerequisite=Company law
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| − | |process_evidence_alternative=No
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| − | |process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
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| − | |process_evidence_owner=Legal entities
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| − | |process_evidence_description=The companys statutes and any amendments thereto, with their respective FEKs of publication.
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| − | }}
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| − | |process_evidence_num_id=8
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| − | |process_evidence_type=9641
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| − | |process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=Yes
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| − | |process_evidence_prerequisite=Company law
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| | |process_evidence_alternative=No | | |process_evidence_alternative=No |
| − | |process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post) | + | |process_evidence_submission_type=Keep within business establishment, Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post) |
| | |process_evidence_owner=Legal entities | | |process_evidence_owner=Legal entities |
| − | |process_evidence_description=Certificate of Corporate Changes, issued for Limited Liability Companies, General Partnerships, Limited Partnerships, Public Limited Companies, and Private Capital Companies by the competent authority. | + | |process_evidence_description=Proof of payment of the fee amount. |
| | + | |process_evidence_related_url=https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/welcome.htm |
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| | |process_rule_decision_year=2021 | | |process_rule_decision_year=2021 |
| | |process_rule_article=30 και 31 | | |process_rule_article=30 και 31 |
| − | |process_rule_description=Model tourist destinations of integrated management, destination management and promotion organisations, Greek thermal springs and other arrangements for the promotion of tourism development. | + | |process_rule_description=Model tourist destinations of integrated management, destination management and promotion organisations, Greek thermal springs and other provisions for promoting tourism. development. |
| | |process_rule_gazette_doc_number=250 | | |process_rule_gazette_doc_number=250 |
| | |process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α | | |process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α |
| − | |process_rule_url=https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek_pdf=20210100250 | + | |process_rule_url=https://search.et.gr/el/fek/?fekId=581823 |
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| | |process_rule_decision_year=2018 | | |process_rule_decision_year=2018 |
| | |process_rule_article=25,26,27,33 | | |process_rule_article=25,26,27,33 |
| − | |process_rule_description=Thematic Tourism - Special Forms of Tourism - Arrangements for the modernisation of the institutional framework in the field of tourism and tourism education - support for tourism entrepreneurship and other provisions. | + | |process_rule_description=Thematic Tourism - Special Forms of Tourism - Provisions on modernisation of the institutional framework in the tourism and tourism education industry - support for tourism entrepreneurship and other provisions. |
| | |process_rule_gazette_doc_number=208 | | |process_rule_gazette_doc_number=208 |
| | |process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α | | |process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α |
| − | |process_rule_url=https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek_pdf=20180100208 | + | |process_rule_url=https://search.et.gr/el/fek/?fekId=572760 |
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| | |process_rule_decision_year=2014 | | |process_rule_decision_year=2014 |
| | |process_rule_article=1 παρ. παρ. 4 | | |process_rule_article=1 παρ. παρ. 4 |
| − | |process_rule_description=Simplification of procedures for the operation of tourism businesses and tourist infrastructure, special forms of tourism and other provisions. | + | |process_rule_description=Simplification of the procedures for the operation of tourism enterprises and tourism infrastructure, special forms of tourism and other provisions. |
| − | Registration in the Register of Tourism Enterprises | + | Registration in the Tourism Enterprises Registry (MI.T.E.) |
| | |process_rule_gazette_doc_number=155 | | |process_rule_gazette_doc_number=155 |
| | |process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α | | |process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α |
| − | |process_rule_url=https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek_pdf=20140100155 | + | |process_rule_url=https://search.et.gr/el/fek/?fekId=507338 |
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| | |process_rule_decision_year=2012 | | |process_rule_decision_year=2012 |
| | |process_rule_article=subpar. Η.2. par. 1, par. 5α | | |process_rule_article=subpar. Η.2. par. 1, par. 5α |
| − | |process_rule_description=Hiring of Private Passenger Vehicles (P.P.U.V.) with driver by tourist offices. | + | |process_rule_description=Leasing of Private Passenger Cars with drivers |
| − | Amendments:
| |
| − | - Law 4582/2018 (A΄ 208) Article 28 - Addition of paragraph 5A (Transport without fare by tourist agencies is allowed).
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| − | - Law 4254/2014 (Α΄ 85), par. 2 Subpar. F 14 -Amendment of par. 1 subpar. H.2 (Prohibition of fare transportation by tourist agencies), par. 2 Sub. F 14 - Amendment to point (a), par. 3, subpar H.2 (Capacity of tourist agencies to hire of Private Passenger Vehicles with a driver).
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| | |process_rule_gazette_doc_number=222 | | |process_rule_gazette_doc_number=222 |
| | |process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α | | |process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α |
| − | |process_rule_url=https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek_pdf=20120100222 | + | |process_rule_url=https://search.et.gr/el/fek/?fekId=458567 |
| − | }}
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| − | {{process rules
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| − | |process_rule_type=Law
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| − | |process_rule_decision_number=3270
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| − | |process_rule_decision_year=2004
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| − | |process_rule_article=art. 4, par. 6
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| − | |process_rule_description=Responsibilities of the Ministry of Tourism Development and tourism issues
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| − | |process_rule_gazette_doc_number=187
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| − | |process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
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| − | |process_rule_url=https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek_pdf=20040100187
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| | |process_rule_decision_number=393 | | |process_rule_decision_number=393 |
| | |process_rule_decision_year=1976 | | |process_rule_decision_year=1976 |
| − | |process_rule_description=On the Establishment and Operation of Tourist Offices. | + | |process_rule_description=On the Establishment and Operation of Travel Agencies. |
| − | Amendments:
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| − | - Law 4549/2018 (A΄ 105) Section H Article 44 - Amendment of Article 1 of Law No. 393/1976 (Operation)
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| − | - Law 4582/2018 (A208), Article 25 - Addition of paragraph (3) to Article 393/1976 (Tourist offices of third countries), art. 24 - Amendment of par. 2 art. 1 of Law 393/1976 (Operation), art. 26 - Addition of par. 5 of art. 4 of Law 393/1976 (Internet tourist office), par. 1 art. 27 - Addition of par. 1 art. 6 of Law 393/1976 (Scope of activity), par. 2 of art. 27 - Addition of par. 1 of art. 11 of Law 393/1976 (Fine), art. 24 - Amendment of par. 2 Article 1 (Operation)
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| − | - Law 4403/2016 (A 125) art. 29 - Amendment of sect. d of par. 1 art. 4 of Law 393/1976 (Title deeds - Enumeration of documents)
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| − | - Joint Ministerial Decision 16016/2012 (B΄ 3055) article 1 - Amendment of subpar. b, c and d of par. 1 art. 3 of Law 393/1976 (Procedure)
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| − | - Joint Ministerial Decision 15408/2012 (B΄ 2991) Article 2 - Amendment of subpar. (d) of par. 1 art. 4 of Law 393/1976 (Title deeds), par. 4 no. 3 - Amendment of par. 1 art. 5 of Law 393/1976 (Letter of guarantee), art. 1 - Amendment of art. 3 of Law 393/1976 (Granting of operating licence)
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| − | - Joint Ministerial Decision 14737/2011 (B 2607), par. 4 - Amendment of art. 5 of Law 393/1976 (Guarantees), par. 5 - Amendment of par. 3 art. 6 of Law 393/1976 (Designation of the competent implementing body)
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| − | - Joint Ministerial Decision 1597/2011 (B 108), par. 3 art. 3 - Amendment of par. 4 art. 4 of Law 393/1976 (Issuance of Special Sign of Operation), par. 4 art. 3 - Amendment of art. 5 of Law 393/1976 Guarantees), par.1 art. 3 of Law 393/1976 (Operation - Issuing of Tickets)
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| − | - Law 3105/2003 (A 29) par.4 art. 52 - Amendment of par.3 of art. 11 of Law 393/1976 (Right and procedure for appeals)
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| − | - P.D. 288/1991 (A΄ 102) Article 3 - Amendment of par.4 of art. 4 of Law 393/1976 (Issuance of the Special Sign of Oepration).
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| | |process_rule_gazette_doc_number=199 | | |process_rule_gazette_doc_number=199 |
| | |process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α | | |process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α |
| − | |process_rule_url=https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek_pdf=19760100199 | + | |process_rule_url=https://search.et.gr/el/fek/?fekId=688081 |
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| | |process_rule_decision_year=2017 | | |process_rule_decision_year=2017 |
| | |process_rule_article=20 | | |process_rule_article=20 |
| − | |process_rule_description=Organisation of the Ministry of Tourism - Competence of the Regional Tourism Service. | + | |process_rule_description=Organisation Regulations of the Ministry of Tourism - Responsibilities of the Ministry of Tourism for the implementation of the notification procedure. |
| − | Amendment: - Law 4506/2017 (A 191) par. 2 of art. 5 - Amendment of subpar. a of par. 2 of Article 20 of the PD 127/2017.
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| | |process_rule_gazette_doc_number=157 | | |process_rule_gazette_doc_number=157 |
| | |process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α | | |process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α |
| − | |process_rule_url=https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek_pdf=20170100157 | + | |process_rule_url=https://search.et.gr/el/fek/?fekId=541891 |
| | + | }} |
| | + | {{process rules |
| | + | |process_rule_type=Law |
| | + | |process_rule_decision_number=4811 |
| | + | |process_rule_decision_year=2021 |
| | + | |process_rule_article=8 |
| | + | |process_rule_description=Establishment and operation of travel agencies. Addition of Chapter XV to Law 4442/2016. |
| | + | |process_rule_gazette_doc_number=108 |
| | + | |process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α |
| | + | |process_rule_url=https://search.et.gr/el/fek/?fekId=562044 |
| | }} | | }} |
| | {{process rules | | {{process rules |
| | |process_rule_type=Joint Ministerial Decision | | |process_rule_type=Joint Ministerial Decision |
| − | |process_rule_decision_number=15408 | + | |process_rule_decision_number=18914 |
| − | |process_rule_decision_year=2012 | + | |process_rule_decision_year=2021 |
| − | |process_rule_description=Amendment of Joint Decision No 1597/28-01-2011 of the Ministers of Administrative Reform and Electronic Governance, Finance, Labour and Social Security and Culture and of Tourism "Adaptation to the provisions of Directive 2006/123/EC" (FEK B108) as in force. Incorporation of the procedure for the operation of tourist offices at the Points of Single Contact (EKE). | + | |process_rule_description=Establishment of the procedure, content and supporting documents, fee and penalties for notification of the operation of travel agencies. |
| − | Amendment:
| + | |process_rule_gazette_doc_number=5161 |
| − | - Joint Ministerial Decision 16016/2012 (FEK 3055/2012) art. 2 - Amendment Annex I to the Joint Ministerial Decision 15408/2012 (B 2991)
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| − | |process_rule_gazette_doc_number=2991 | |
| | |process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Β | | |process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Β |
| − | |process_rule_url=https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek_pdf=20120202991 | + | |process_rule_url=https://search.et.gr/el/fek/?fekId=582078 |
| | }} | | }} |
| | {{process rules | | {{process rules |
| | |process_rule_type=Ministerial Decision | | |process_rule_type=Ministerial Decision |
| − | |process_rule_decision_number=16016 | + | |process_rule_decision_number=6763 |
| − | |process_rule_decision_year=2012 | + | |process_rule_decision_year=2025 |
| − | |process_rule_description=Integration of the procedure for the operation of tourist offices at the Points of Single Contact (E.K.E.). | + | |process_rule_description=Operation of the information system “Integrated Information System for the Exercise of Activities and Audits (OPS ADE)” set out under Article 14 of Law 4442/2016. |
| − | |process_rule_gazette_doc_number=3055 | + | |process_rule_gazette_doc_number=242 |
| | |process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Β | | |process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Β |
| − | |process_rule_url=https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek_pdf=20120203055 | + | |process_rule_url=https://search.et.gr/el/fek/?fekId=776668 |
| | + | }} |
| | + | {{process rules |
| | + | |process_rule_type=Law |
| | + | |process_rule_decision_number=4442 |
| | + | |process_rule_decision_year=2016 |
| | + | |process_rule_description=New institutional framework for the exercise of business activities and other provisions. |
| | + | |process_rule_gazette_doc_number=187 |
| | + | |process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α |
| | + | |process_rule_url=https://search.et.gr/el/fek/?fekId=535611 |
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| | |process_step_exit=No | | |process_step_exit=No |
| | |process_step_child=No | | |process_step_child=No |
| − | |process_step_title=Initiation of proceedings | + | |process_step_title=Filing by the competent Regional Tourism Office of a letter of guarantee in favour of the Greek State, or of a security deposit of an equal amount. |
| − | }}
| |
| − | {{process steps
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| − | |process_step_num_id=2
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| − | |process_step_exit=No
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| − | |process_step_child=Yes
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| − | |process_step_previous_child_selector=1
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| − | |process_step_previous_child=1
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| − | |process_step_title=Submission of application and supporting documents
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| | |process_step_official=Competent body | | |process_step_official=Competent body |
| | |process_step_implementation=Manual Action | | |process_step_implementation=Manual Action |
| − | |process_step_duration_min=PT12H
| + | |process_step_description=Prior to the submission of the notification, the operator shall file by the competent Regional Tourism Office a letter of guarantee in favour of the Greek State, with a five-year term, or a security deposit of an equal amount, issued by the Deposits and Loans Fund. |
| − | |process_step_duration_max=PT12H
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| − | |process_step_description=The person concerned shall submit the Application - Solemn Declaration attached to the prerequisites to the Protocol Office of the relevant Regional Tourism Service or to the Points of Single Contact (KEP-EKE). | |
| | }} | | }} |
| | {{process steps | | {{process steps |
| − | |process_step_num_id=3 | + | |process_step_num_id=2 |
| | |process_step_exit=No | | |process_step_exit=No |
| − | |process_step_child=Yes | + | |process_step_child=No |
| − | |process_step_previous_child_selector=1
| + | |process_step_title=Electronic submission of the application for initial notification (or modification thereof) and uploading of the supporting documents. |
| − | |process_step_previous_child=1
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| − | |process_step_title=Electronic Submission of Application and Supporting Documents | |
| − | |process_step_official=Software
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| | |process_step_implementation=Software action | | |process_step_implementation=Software action |
| − | |process_step_duration_min=PT15M
| + | |process_step_description=The interested party shall electronically submit a notification of operation of a travel agency to the Integrated Information System for the Exercise of Activities and Audits (OPS-ADE) set out under Article 14 of Law 4442/2016 and upload all required supporting documents. |
| − | |process_step_duration_max=PT15M
| + | If the details of an already submitted notification of operation of a travel agency are to be modified, the operator shall proceed to the notification of the intended modification. The procedure for submitting the notification regarding the details to be modified is the same as the initial notification procedure. |
| − | |process_step_description=The person concerned shall submit the Application - Solemn Declaration and the required documents electronically on the EUGO portal. | |
| | }} | | }} |
| | {{process steps | | {{process steps |
| − | |process_step_num_id=4 | + | |process_step_num_id=3 |
| − | |process_step_exit=No | + | |process_step_exit=Yes |
| | |process_step_child=No | | |process_step_child=No |
| − | |process_step_title=Application/Solemn Declaration Protocol | + | |process_step_title=Forwarding of the notification |
| | |process_step_official=Competent body | | |process_step_official=Competent body |
| − | |process_step_implementation=Manual Action | + | |process_step_implementation=Software action |
| − | |process_step_duration_min=PT12H
| + | |process_step_duration_max=P5D |
| − | |process_step_duration_max=P2D | + | |process_step_description=The competent Regional Tourism Office shall forward without delay, within five working days at the latest, the notification to each department that must, at its discretion, become aware of the operation of the travel agency, in order to perform audits stipulated under law. The notification shall be submitted online via the system. |
| − | |process_step_description=Head of the Protocol Office of the relevant Regional Tourism Service or KEP-EKE receives the Application - Solemn Declaration with the attached supporting documents and registers it, and at the same time, gives the protocol number to the person concerned or the Confirmation of submission of a request by correspondence. | |
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| − | {{process steps
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| − | |process_step_num_id=5
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| − | |process_step_exit=No
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| − | |process_step_child=No
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| − | |process_step_title=Forwarding of an application
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| − | |process_step_official=KEP (ΚΕΠ) employee
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| − | |process_step_implementation=Manual Action
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| − | |process_step_duration_min=P1D
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| − | |process_step_duration_max=P1D
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| − | |process_step_description=Head of the KEP-EKE shall transmit a request to the person concerned by means of attached supporting documents.
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| − | {{process steps
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| − | |process_step_num_id=6
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| − | |process_step_exit=No
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| − | |process_step_child=No
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| − | |process_step_title=Forwarding of Application-Solemn Declaration
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| − | |process_step_official=Competent Office
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| − | |process_step_implementation=Manual Action
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| − | |process_step_duration_min=P1D
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| − | |process_step_duration_max=P1D
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| − | |process_step_description=The Head of the Protocol Office of the relevant Regional Tourism Service forwards the Application - Solemn Declaration to the Head of the relevant Regional Tourism Service.
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| − | }}
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| − | {{process steps
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| − | |process_step_num_id=7
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| − | |process_step_exit=No
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| − | |process_step_child=No
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| − | |process_step_title=Forwarding of of Application-Solemn Declaration and Supporting Documents
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| − | |process_step_official=Head of Organization
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| − | |process_step_implementation=Manual Action
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| − | |process_step_duration_min=P1D
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| − | |process_step_duration_max=P1D
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| − | |process_step_description=The Head of the relevant Regional Tourism Service charges the Application - Solemn Declaration and supporting documents to the Head of the Department of Tourism Enterprises and Professions.
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| − | }}
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| − | {{process steps
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| − | |process_step_num_id=8
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| − | |process_step_exit=No
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| − | |process_step_child=No
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| − | |process_step_title=Charging to a competent official
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| − | |process_step_official=Responsible Head of Department
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| − | |process_step_implementation=Manual Action
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| − | |process_step_duration_min=P1D
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| − | |process_step_duration_max=P1D
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| − | |process_step_description=The Head of the Department of Tourism Enterprises and Professions charges the Application - Solemn Declaration and supporting documents to the responsible official of the Department of Tourism Enterprises and Professions.
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| − | }}
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| − | {{process steps
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| − | |process_step_num_id=9
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| − | |process_step_exit=No
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| − | |process_step_child=No
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| − | |process_step_title=Checking of supporting documents
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| − | |process_step_official=Competent Department
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| − | |process_step_implementation=Manual Action
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| − | |process_step_duration_min=P2D
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| − | |process_step_duration_max=P7D
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| − | |process_step_description=An official of the Department of Tourism Enterprises and Professions shall check the completeness and correctness of the application and the required supporting documents. If the supporting documents are assessed as incomplete, the staff official of the Department of Tourism Enterprises and Professions shall draw up a draft information document with the shortcomings of the application and forward it to the hierarchy for signature.
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| − | }}
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| − | {{process steps
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| − | |process_step_num_id=10
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| − | |process_step_exit=No
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| − | |process_step_child=No
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| − | |process_step_title=Signature of draft
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| − | |process_step_official=Responsible Head of Department
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| − | |process_step_implementation=Signature
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| − | |process_step_duration_min=P2D
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| − | |process_step_duration_max=P2D
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| − | |process_step_description=The Head of the Department of Tourism Enterprises and Professions shall verify and sign the draft information document with the shortcomings of the application and forward it to the Head of the Regional Tourism Service.
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| − | }}
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| − | {{process steps
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| − | |process_step_num_id=11
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| − | |process_step_exit=No
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| − | |process_step_child=No
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| − | |process_step_title=Signature of draft
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| − | |process_step_official=Head of Organization
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| − | |process_step_implementation=Signature
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| − | |process_step_duration_min=P3D
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| − | |process_step_duration_max=P3D
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| − | |process_step_description=The Head of the Regional Tourism Service signs the draft information document with the shortcomings of the application and returns it to the competent official of the Department of Tourism Enterprises and Professions.
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| − | }}
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| − | {{process steps
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| − | |process_step_num_id=12
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| − | |process_step_exit=No
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| − | |process_step_child=No
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| − | |process_step_title=Document delivery
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| − | |process_step_official=Competent Department
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| − | |process_step_implementation=Manual Action
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| − | |process_step_duration_min=P1D
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| − | |process_step_duration_max=P1D
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| − | |process_step_description=The Head of Department of Tourism Enterprises and Professions sends / delivers the signed document to the applicant.
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| − | }}
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| − | {{process steps
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| − | |process_step_num_id=13
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| − | |process_step_exit=No
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| − | |process_step_child=No
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| − | |process_step_title=Submission of missing supporting documents
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| − | |process_step_official=Competent Department
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| − | |process_step_implementation=Inspection
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| − | |process_step_duration_min=P3D
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| − | |process_step_duration_max=P3D
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| − | |process_step_description=The person concerned shall submit the supporting documents which were not available to the Department of Tourism Enterprises and Professions.
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| − | }}
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| − | {{process steps
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| − | |process_step_num_id=14
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| − | |process_step_exit=No
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| − | |process_step_child=No
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| − | |process_step_title=Checking of supporting documents
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| − | |process_step_official=Competent Department
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| − | |process_step_implementation=Inspection
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| − | |process_step_duration_min=P3D
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| − | |process_step_duration_max=P3D
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| − | |process_step_description=An official of the Department of Tourism Enterprises and Professions of the relevant Regional Tourism Service, rechecks the completeness of the application and the required supporting documents.
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| − | }}
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| − | {{process steps
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| − | |process_step_num_id=15
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| − | |process_step_exit=No
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| − | |process_step_child=No
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| − | |process_step_title=Registration to the Registry of Tourism Enterprises
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| − | |process_step_official=Competent Department
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| − | |process_step_implementation=Manual Action
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| − | |process_step_duration_min=P2D
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| − | |process_step_duration_max=P2D
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| − | |process_step_description=An official of the Department of Tourism Enterprises and Professions of the relevant Regional Tourism Service, registers the company in the relevant Register of Tourism Enterprises, if it is established that the legal conditions are met.
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| | }} | | }} |
| − | {{process steps | + | {{process provision digital locations |
| − | |process_step_num_id=16 | + | |process_provision_digital_location_title=Integrated Information System for the Exercise of Activities and Audits – OpenBusiness |
| − | |process_step_exit=No
| + | |process_provision_digital_location_url=https://openbusiness.mindev.gov.gr/ |
| − | |process_step_child=No
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| − | |process_step_title=Drawing up of a statutory assistance certificate
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| − | |process_step_official=Competent Department
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| − | |process_step_implementation=Manual Action
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| − | |process_step_duration_min=P1D
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| − | |process_step_duration_max=P1D
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| − | |process_step_description=An official of the Department of Tourism Enterprises and Professions of the relevant Regional Tourism Service draws up a Certificate of Existence of Legal Requirements and forwards it to the Head of the Department of Tourism Enterprises and Professions for signature.
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| − | }}
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| − | {{process steps
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| − | |process_step_num_id=17 | |
| − | |process_step_exit=No
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| − | |process_step_child=No
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| − | |process_step_title=Signature of certificate by the Head of Department
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| − | |process_step_official=Responsible Head of Department
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| − | |process_step_implementation=Manual Action
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| − | |process_step_duration_min=P1D
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| − | |process_step_duration_max=P1D
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| − | |process_step_description=The Head of the Department of Tourism Enterprises and Professions signs the draft Certificate of Existence of Legal Requirements and forwards it for signature to the Head of the Regional Tourism Service. It is followed by the Signature of the certificate of existence of legal requirements by the head of department.
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| − | }}
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| − | {{process steps
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| − | |process_step_num_id=18
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| − | |process_step_exit=No
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| − | |process_step_child=No
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| − | |process_step_title=Signature of confirmation of legal requirements by the head of the Regional Tourism Service
| |
| − | |process_step_official=Competent body
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| − | |process_step_implementation=Manual Action
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| − | |process_step_duration_min=P1D
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| − | |process_step_duration_max=P1D
| |
| − | |process_step_description=The Head of the relevant Regional Tourism Service shall sign the Certificate of Existence of Legal Requirements and return it to the official of the Department of Tourism Enterprises and Professions of the relevant Regional Tourism Service.
| |
| − | }}
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| − | {{process steps
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| − | |process_step_num_id=19
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| − | |process_step_exit=Yes
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| − | |process_step_child=No
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| − | |process_step_title=Granting a certificate of existence of legal existence to the person concerned
| |
| − | |process_step_official=Competent Department
| |
| − | |process_step_implementation=Manual Action
| |
| − | |process_step_duration_min=P1D
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| − | |process_step_duration_max=P1D
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| − | |process_step_description=An official of the Department of Tourism Enterprises and Professions of the relevant Regional Tourism Service shall provide the person concerned with the signed Certificate Existence of Legal Requirements in the manner chosen at the time of his/her application by post or in person.
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