ΔΔ:Notification of the Establishment and Operation of a Shop of Sanitary Interest for the Retail Sale of Food and Beverages (Category III of the Sanitary Ordinance)

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

Points of service

Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE)

Digital provision points

• Open Business portal
• EUGO portal (information only)

Remote Points of service

myKEPlive (information only)

Number of required documents

6 to 12 + (

1

)

Fees

Variable

Estimated Time

5 days

Description

The interested party (natural or legal person) notifies – electronically - the competent authority for the establishment and commencement of operation of a Shop of Sanitary Interest for the Retail Sale of Food and Beverages (Category III of the Sanitary Ordinance).

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENT

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

Provided to

Businesses, Companies

Related links

Last update

16/10/2026

Application

Application Type

Notification/Announcement

Submission by:

Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by:

Legal entities, Persons

Title

Notification of operation commencement.

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification with TAXISnet codes

Print

Requirements

Fees

Related

See also

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

NACE

Output & Results

Output

Document Production

Steps

Digital steps

Other information

Official title

Notification of the Establishment and Operation of a Shop of Sanitary Interest for the Retail Sale of Food and Beverages (Category III of the Sanitary Ordinance)

Languages supported

Greek, English

Ways of provision

Establishment

Legislation

Categories

Τype of procedure

Notifications

Trigger

Notification/Announcement

Trigger (submission method)

Application (digital)

Life events

Licences and compliance

Type

Outgoing

End of Process

Ιndefinite

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   ΔΔ
   
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   2
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   49073
   
   No
   1
   1
   
   
   
   
   Identification with TAXISnet codes
   194387
   
   
   47.11, 47.19, 47.21, 47.22, 47.23, 47.24, 47.25, 47.29
   
   7135
   3621
   EU-GO
   Supporting document

The interested party (natural or legal person) notifies – electronically - the competent authority for the establishment and commencement of operation of a Shop of Sanitary Interest for the Retail Sale of Food and Beverages (Category III of the Sanitary Ordinance). 75.00 375.00 6 6 1

5 days 2 hours 2 hours

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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 attestation/confirmation provided in par.2 of article 28 of Law 4442/2016 must be available (acquired beforehand).

No No

4 Building Compliance with building conditions and obligations arising from the legal framework in force

No No

5 Technical Traffic connection (if required).

No No

6 Technical Μeasures for active fire protection must be in taken, according to the relevant risk category.

• Category A – Low Risk

This includes:

• • i) public gathering places with a theoretical population (as calculated on the basis of the applicable fire-fighting legislation) less than or equal to 150 persons that do not use LPG (bottles or tanks) for their operational needs;
  • ii) shops (food retail or service shops) with an area of less than or equal to 1,000 square meters.
  • iii) Funeral homes

Operators of activities belonging to category A and housed in existing buildings (building permit before 02/1989), are exempted from the obligation to prepare an active fire protection study - floor plans and a summary study of LPG storage. Exceptions are made in cases where it is impossible to comply with the terms of the provisions and deviations are requested. In new buildings (building permit after 02/1989) the obligation to prepare and submit a passive and/or active fire protection study where required is still in force, in accordance with the provisions of article 15 of the PD 71/1988 (GG 32A) as in force.

• Category A operators are exempted from the obligation to obtain an (active) fire protection certificate, but must comply with and maintain the fire protection measures and means required by current legislation, which will be reflected in floor plans that are part of the file to be kept in the holding.
• Category B - Medium Risk

This includes:

• • i) public gathering places with a theoretical population (as calculated on the basis of the applicable fire-fighting legislation) of more than 150 persons as well as public gathering places regardless of capacity that use LPG (bottles or tanks) for their operational needs and
  • ii) stores (food retailers or service stores) of over 1.000 square meters as well as stores, independently of their area, that store LPG cylinders over 200 kg.
• In category B, the operators must, within fifty (50) days from the date of submission of the notification, take all the necessary actions in order to be provided by the relevant Fire Service with an (active) fire protection certificate, which will be kept in the business file.
• Category C - High Risk

This includes: Theatres and cinemas. In category C, the operators must, before the date of submission of the notification, take all the necessary actions in order to have been provided by the relevant Fire Service with a certificate of (active) fire protection which will be kept in the installation file.

No No

7 Health Appointment of a sanitary manager responsible for the sanitary conditions of the store.

No No

8 Technical If music and musical instruments are used outdoors, assurance of the noise level.

No No

9 Administrative If music is played beyond the hours laid out in the existing legal framework, a relevant license shall be issued.

No No

10 Administrative If a common area is used, issue of a relevant licence is required.

No No

11 Administrative If the store is situated at a cultural monument, a relevant permit is required.

No No

12 Administrative If natural gas is used, a relevant licence is required.

No No

13 Health All sanitary requirements must be met, as provided in MD 47829/2017 (GG 2161/B).

No No

14 Tax No overdue debts to the Municipality. Exceptions are the cases of pending litigation and the settlement of any debts.

No No

1 Administrative fee: €75 - 375 75 € - 375 €

Cost Calculation Quantitative

Method of Payment Bank cashier

Type of Cost Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)

No

1 Attestation/confirmation provided in par.2 of article 28 of Law 4442/2016 Certification

Attestation/confirmation provided in par.2 of article 28 of Law 4442/2016

Submission by: Keep within business establishment

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 8619

2 Floor plan showing all the areas of the shop. Drawings / studies by an engineer / architect

Floor plan showing all the areas of the shop.

Submission by: Keep within business establishment

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 5768

3 Attestation by an engineer that the building conditions and obligations of the institutional framework in force are met, the conditions of the main use area, that the space is suitable for the specific use according to the Construction and Building Regulations, that the requirements of the Fire Protection Regulation are met, as well as those of the urban planning provisions in force. Certificate

Attestation by an engineer that the building conditions and obligations of the institutional framework in force are met, the conditions of the main use area, that the space is suitable for the specific use according to the Construction and Building Regulations, that the requirements of the Fire Protection Regulation are met, as well as those of the urban planning provisions in force.

Submission by: Keep within business establishment

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Notes: The engineer’s Attestation shall state in detail the data documenting the legality of the shop.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 9703

4 Copy of the building permit of the building (also: renewals, statement of arbitrary spaces, exceptions from demolition). Βuilding permit

Copy of the building permit of the building (also: renewals, statement of arbitrary spaces, exceptions from demolition).

Submission by: Keep within business establishment

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 2243

5 Attestation from the authority responsible for the service road that the traffic connection works have been fully completed in accordance to the approved plans or entry-exit approval (if required). Certificate

Attestation from the authority responsible for the service road that the traffic connection works have been fully completed in accordance to the approved plans or entry-exit approval (if required).

Submission by: Keep within business establishment

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Technical

No 9703

6 Certificate of active protection from fire (if required). Certificate of Active Fire Protection

Certificate of active protection from fire (if required).

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/epikheirematike-drasterioteta/adeiodoteseis-kai-summorphose/egkriseis-kai-pistopoietika-energetikes-puroprostasias-e-adeies

Submission by: Keep within business establishment

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Relevant Procedure: Certificate of (Active) Fire Protection

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Technical

No 3804

7 Solemn declaration of the sanitary store manager stating that he/she accepts his/her appointment. Solemn Declaration

Solemn declaration of the sanitary store manager stating that he/she accepts his/her appointment.

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

Submission by: Keep within business establishment

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 7320

8 Technical report on sound insulation by an engineer specialising in sound insulation and acoustics or other scientist of relevant specialty. Technical report

Technical report on sound insulation by an engineer specialising in sound insulation and acoustics or other scientist of relevant specialty.

Submission by: Keep within business establishment

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 1068

9 Licence to extend the music-playing hours (as of par. 3, art. 3 of Police Ordinance 3/1995). For this purpose, the interested party submits an application to the Municipality presenting only the proof of submission of the notification. Permit

Licence to extend the music-playing hours (as of par. 3, art. 3 of Police Ordinance 3/1995). For this purpose, the interested party submits an application to the Municipality presenting only the proof of submission of the notification.

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

Submission by: Keep within business establishment

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Technical

No 4627

10 Licence to use a common area (if required). License to use

Licence to use a common area (if required).

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

Submission by: Keep within business establishment

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Administrative

No 9848

11 Attestation by the relevant service of the Ministry of Culture and GG of the monument declaration (if required). Certification

Attestation by the relevant service of the Ministry of Culture and GG of the monument declaration (if required).

Submission by: Keep within business establishment

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Administrative

No 8619

12 Licence to use natural gas (if required). License to use

Licence to use natural gas (if required).

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

Submission by: Keep within business establishment

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Technical

No 9848

13 Ex officio search by the Municipality overdue debts, at the time of submission of the notification. Municipal Certificates

Ex officio search by the Municipality overdue debts, at the time of submission of the notification.

Submission by: Ex officio (digital), Keep within business establishment

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 4705

Joint Ministerial Decision 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 και 9 16228 2017 1723 Β

Description - Αrticle 3: Notification - procedure - Αrticle 4: necessary documents to be kept in the file at the establishment/basis of the store - Αrticle 5: alterations/changes of the notification - Αrticle 7: Use of music and musical instruments - Αrticle 8: Licence to use a common area - Αrticle 9: Fire protection measures

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20170201723

Ministerial Decision Υ1γ/Γ.Π/οικ.47829 2017 2161 Β

Description Sanitary Conditions and prerequisites for the operation of food and beverages companies

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20170202161

Law 28 4442 2016 230 Α

Description Αs amended and still in force / Article 28, par. 2 - obligation to obtain the attestation that the store can be established at the specific location

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20160100230

Joint Ministerial Decision 1 61167 2007 2438 Β

Description Fees to be paid

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20070202438

Law 80,285 3463 2006 114 Α

Description - Αrticle 80: Definition of stores of sanitary interest - ‘ΚΥΕ’; procedures for revocation and related issues - Αrticle 285: prerequisite: no confirmed debts to the municipality

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20060100114

1 Initiation of procedure

No No

0 0

2 Receipt of notification

Responsible for Implementation Software

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Description The interested party submits the notification through the notify business electronic system to the competent service of the relevant Municipality. Each submitted notification receives a unique electronic number through the system.

Yes No

PT1H PT1H

1

3 Receipt of application and supporting documents

Responsible for Implementation Software

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Yes No

PT15M PT15M

1

4 Notification forwarding

Responsible for Implementation Co-competent body"Co-competent body" is not in the list (Competent Secretariat General, Competent Directorate General, Competent Secretary General, Competent Directorate, Competent Director, Competent Department, Competent Employee, Competent Ministry, Competent Minister, Competent Undersecretary, ...) of allowed values for the "Process step official" property.

Μethod of Implementation Action of implementing/co-competent body"Action of implementing/co-competent body" is not in the list (Software action, Signature, Manual Action, Digital signature, Action of the executive / co-competent body, Inspection, Citizen action) of allowed values for the "Process step implementation" property.

Description The competent service of the relevant Municipality forwards the notification within 5 working days to the competent Fire Service, Health Service, Building Service, competent service of the Ministry of Culture and Sports and the Hellenic Police. From all notifications sent to the above competent services, the Municipality must ensure that at least 30% per semester of the activities submitting a notification or change, in accordance with the present provisions, within its territorial jurisdiction, have been checked.

No No

P5D P1D

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