ΔΔ:Announcement of Practicing the Naval Agent Profession

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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
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At a glance

Points of service

Port Authorities, Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Competent Port Authority, Port Police Directorate

Digital provision points

• EUGO portal (information only)

Number of required documents

6 to 8

Fees

114.02 €

Deadline of completion

50 days

Description

This procedure concerns the announcement of the profession of naval agent.

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF MARITIME AFFAIRS AND INSULAR POLICY

Authority responsible for the provision of the procedure

HELLENIC COAST GUARD

Service / organizational unit of a authority entity

Competent Port Authority, Port Police Directorate

Provided to

Self-employed

Related links

Last update

31/07/2026

Application

Application Type

Application / Solemn Declaration

Submission by:

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

Submitted by:

Persons, Legal entities

Title

Application – Solemn Declaration with subject “Announcement of Naval Agent Profession”

Relevant link

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

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification with TAXISnet codes, Identification document

Print

Requirements

Fees

Related

See also

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

Means of redress or appeal:

Hierarchical appeal/recourse

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

Tacit approval

Within 50 days from the announcement, the Competent Authority may prohibit the exercise of the profession, in case the legal prerequisites are not met or in case the submitted data cannot document the fulfilment of the required prerequisites.

NACE

• 52.29 Other transportation support activities

Output & Results

Output

Administrative Act

Steps

Digital steps

Other information

Official title

Announcement of Practicing the Naval Agent Profession

Languages supported

Greek, English

Ways of provision

Establishment

Legislation

Categories

Τype of procedure

Profession Licenses, Announcements

Trigger

Applied for

Trigger (submission method)

Application (handwritten), Application (digital)

Life events

Licences and compliance, Liberal professions

Type

Outgoing

End of Process

Ιndefinite

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   Identification with TAXISnet codes, Identification document
   
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   EU-GO
   Supporting document

This procedure concerns the announcement of the profession of naval agent. 114.02 114.02 6 2 0

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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 Possession of passwords to enter software The applicant shall have a TAXISnet username and password.

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

No No

3 Administrative The interested person shall submit an Application – Solemn Declaration with subject: “Announcement of Naval Agent Profession”

No No

4 Citizenship The interested party, natural person or legal representative of a legal person, shall be either a Greek citizen or a citizen of the member-states of the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA), with the exception of Switzerland.

No No

5 Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses The interested party, natural person or legal representative of a legal person, shall not have been irrevocably convicted of the offences of intentional homicide, espionage, robbery, theft, embezzlement, fraudulent bankruptcy, smuggling, tax evasion, active or passive bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, misappropriation of funds, fraud, extortion, defamation, crime against sexual freedom, human trafficking, violation of the law on drugs and intermediaries, illegal fishing with the use of explosives or chemicals or vegetal materials or devices that produce electrical discharges, violation of mandatory law 192/1936 (A 438) and in any sentence with which even a partial deprivation of civil rights was imposed. He/she shall not be a fugitive or running away from trial and he/she shall have announced the commencement of the business in the competent DOY.

No No

6 Educational The interested person shall be a graduate of a Greek high school (“Lykeio” or old six-year “Gymnasio”) or hold a degree in customs clearance or a holder of a "SHIPPING" degree in maritime studies or another equivalent recognised domestic or foreign school.

No No

7 Insurance The interested person shall be insured by the relevant insurance agency (e-EFKA/OAEE).

No No

8 Company law If the interested party is a legal person, the company statute shall state the carrying out of such activities; the company shall be established in Greece or in another member-state of the EU or the EEA.

No No

9 Educational The interested person shall have a sufficient knowledge of the Greek language and his/her certification is to be proved on the basis of Law 4027/2011, as in force.

No No

10 Prior Service The interested person shall have at least 2 years of previous service as an employee of naval agencies or other shipping companies, unless he/she is a graduate of a domestic higher education institute or an equivalent foreign School, or holds a degree in Shipping Studies (SHIPPING) or a Merchant Marine Officer diploma, or has five years of customs clearance experience.

No No

11 Building The interested person shall possess appropriate complete, either privately owned or leased, building - office facility.

No No

12 Administrative The interested person shall provide identification data.

No No

1 Licence to act as a shipping agent 44.02 €

e-Administrative Fee code 3121

Cost Calculation One-off

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

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

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

No

2 Για άσκηση επαγγελματικής δραστηριότητας 30 €

e-Administrative Fee code 4832

Cost Calculation One-off

Method of Payment Digital (web banking)

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

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

No

3 Fee in favour of Ε.Κ.Ο.Ε.Μ.Ν 40 €

Cost Calculation One-off

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

Type of Cost Impost

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

No

1 Clear photocopy of ID card or other identification document Identification document

Clear photocopy of ID card or other identification document

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/oikogeneia/oikogeneiake-katastase/pistopoietiko-ithageneias

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

Submitted by: Persons, Legal entities

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 2244

2 Application-Solemn Declaration of the interested person stating that: • He/she has not been irrevocably convicted of the offences of intentional homicide, espionage, robbery, theft, embezzlement, fraudulent bankruptcy, smuggling, tax evasion, active or passive bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, misappropriation of funds, fraud, extortion, defamation, crime against sexual freedom, human trafficking, violation of the law on drugs and intermediaries, illegal fishing with the use of explosives or chemicals or vegetal materials or devices that produce electrical discharges, violation of mandatory law 192/1936 (A 438) and in any sentence with which even a partial deprivation of civil rights was imposed. • He/she is not a fugitive or running away from trial and • he/she has announced the commencement of the business in the competent DOY. Solemn Declaration

Application-Solemn Declaration of the interested person stating that: • He/she has not been irrevocably convicted of the offences of intentional homicide, espionage, robbery, theft, embezzlement, fraudulent bankruptcy, smuggling, tax evasion, active or passive bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, misappropriation of funds, fraud, extortion, defamation, crime against sexual freedom, human trafficking, violation of the law on drugs and intermediaries, illegal fishing with the use of explosives or chemicals or vegetal materials or devices that produce electrical discharges, violation of mandatory law 192/1936 (A 438) and in any sentence with which even a partial deprivation of civil rights was imposed. • He/she is not a fugitive or running away from trial and • he/she has announced the commencement of the business in the competent DOY.

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

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

Submitted by: Persons, Legal entities

Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 7320

3 Copy of certificate of studies with a recognition of equivalence by the Hellenic National Recognition and Information Centre (DOATAP) (with the exception of small seasonal ports) Proof of Study

Copy of certificate of studies with a recognition of equivalence by the Hellenic National Recognition and Information Centre (DOATAP) (with the exception of small seasonal ports)

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

Submitted by: Persons, Legal entities

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 2825

4 Certificate from the relevant insurance agency. Certificate

Certificate from the relevant insurance agency.

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

Submitted by: Persons, Legal entities

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 9703

5 Photocopy of the company statute. Legal documents from legal entities

Photocopy of the company statute.

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

Submitted by: Persons, Legal entities

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Company law

No 9338

6 Certificate of proficiency in the Greek language. Certification

Certificate of proficiency in the Greek language.

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

Submitted by: Persons, Legal entities

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Citizenship

No 8619

7 Attestation of insurance stamps (with the exception of small seasonal ports) Certificate

Attestation of insurance stamps (with the exception of small seasonal ports)

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

Submitted by: Persons, Legal entities

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 9703

8 Minutes of the Port Authority about the building installations and their appropriateness, validated by the Tax Authority, or ownership title. Property titles

Minutes of the Port Authority about the building installations and their appropriateness, validated by the Tax Authority, or ownership title.

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

Submitted by: Persons, Legal entities

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 2905

Joint Ministerial Decision 513.12/13/118β 2013 35 Β

Description Simplification and inclusion, in Citizens' Service Centres operating as Points of Single Contact, of eleven (11) administrative procedures within the remit of the Ministry of Shipping and the Aegean / Hellenic Coast Guard Headquarters, pursuant to Law 3844/2010 (Series I, 63), in implementation of Directive 2006/123/EC, and replacement of Decision DIADP/F.A.2.1/21866, "Simplification and inclusion, in Citizens' Service Centres operating as Points of Single Contact, of five (5) administrative procedures within the remit of the Ministry of Citizen Protection, pursuant to Law 3844/2010 (ΦΕΚ 63/I/3 − 5 − 2010)".

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2013/35/pdf

Presidential Decree 427 1995 245 Α

Description Obligations of shipowners and shipping agents.

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/1/1995/245/pdf

Presidential Decree 229 1995 130 Α

Description Shipping agents.

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/1/1995/130/pdf

1 Initiation of procedure

No No

0 0

2 Submission of application and supporting documents

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The interested party submits to the Secretariat and IT Office of the Port Authority or to the KEP operating as a Single Service Centre the application with the required supporting documents attached.

Yes No

PT2H PT2H

1

3 Electronic submission of application and supporting documents

Responsible for Implementation Software

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Description The interested party electronically submits the application with the required supporting documents to the eugo portal.

Yes No

PT15M PT15M

1

4 Registration of application

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description An officer of the Secretariat and IT Office registers the interested party's application.

No No

PT5M PT5M

5 Signing of Draft Certificate of Legal Requirements

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description An officer of the General Policing Office drafts and signs the draft Certificate of Legal Requirements and forwards it to the Head of the General Policing Office, and records the relevant details with a serial number in the register of shipping agents kept by the Office. If the interested party does not submit the correct supporting documents requested of them, instead of a Certificate of Legal Requirements, the officer of the General Policing Office drafts a rejection document with clear and detailed reasoning.

No No

P2D P2D

6 Check of completeness of application and supporting documents

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Head of the General Policing Office checks the completeness of the application and supporting documents.

No No

P2D P2D

7 Signing of Draft Certificate of Legal Requirements

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Head of the General Policing Office signs the draft Certificate of Legal Requirements and forwards it to the Deputy Commander of Port Police.

No No

P2D P2D

8 Check of completeness of application and supporting documents

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Deputy Commander of Port Police checks the completeness of the application and supporting documents.

No No

P2D P2D

9 Signing of Draft Certificate of Legal Requirements

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Deputy Commander of Port Police signs the draft Certificate of Legal Requirements and forwards it to the Head of the Port Police Sector.

No No

P2D P2D

10 Check of completeness of application and supporting documents

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Head of the Port Police Sector checks the completeness of the application and supporting documents.

No No

P2D P2D

11 Signing of Draft Certificate of Legal Requirements

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Head of the Port Police Sector signs the draft Certificate of Legal Requirements and forwards it to the Deputy Port Master.

No No

P2D P2D

12 Check of completeness of application and supporting documents

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Deputy Port Master checks the completeness of the application and supporting documents.

No No

P2D P2D

13 Signing of Draft Certificate of Legal Requirements

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Deputy Port Master signs the draft Certificate of Legal Requirements and forwards it to the Port Master.

No No

P2D P2D

14 Check of completeness of application and supporting documents

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Port Master checks the completeness of the application and supporting documents.

No No

P2D P2D

15 Signing of Draft Certificate of Legal Requirements

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Port Master signs the draft Certificate of Legal Requirements and returns it to the General Policing Office.

No No

P2D P2D

16 Notification of the interested party

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The General Policing Office contacts the interested party by telephone and informs them to attend the Port Authority in order to collect the signed Certificate of Fulfilment of Legal Requirements.

No No

P1D P1D

17 Delivery of Certificate of Fulfilment of Legal Requirements

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The General Policing Office delivers the Certificate of Fulfilment of Legal Requirements to the interested party.

No Yes

PT12H PT12H