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| | |process_sdg_notes=In accordance with Article 2(7) of Law 2518/1997, if an application by a company for the granting or renewal of an operating licence is rejected, the interested party may lodge an appeal before the Deputy Chief of the Hellenic Police, within a final deadline of ten (10) days from the notification of the rejection decision. | | |process_sdg_notes=In accordance with Article 2(7) of Law 2518/1997, if an application by a company for the granting or renewal of an operating licence is rejected, the interested party may lodge an appeal before the Deputy Chief of the Hellenic Police, within a final deadline of ten (10) days from the notification of the rejection decision. |
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Άδεια Λειτουργίας Ιδιωτικής Επιχείρησης Παροχής Υπηρεσιών Ασφάλειας (Ατομική Επιχείρηση)
At a glance
Points of service
Country Security Departments,
Country Security Sub-Directorates,
Police Stations,
KEP (ΚΕΠ), Directorate for Public Security
Digital provision points
- The service is not provided digitally
Number of required documents
Description
The procedure relates to the granting of an operating licence to private companies (sole proprietorship), which provide third parties with one or more of the following services:
- a. surveillance or guarding of movable or immovable property and facilities;
- b. protection of natural persons;
- c. secure transportation, using specially-modified armoured vehicles, of money, bond certificates, antiquities, works of art and other items of value;
- d. security guard protection for shows, exhibitions, conferences, competitions and sporting events;
- e. security checks for pilots / cabin crews, passengers, cabin baggage, check-in baggage, cargo and items for posting at airports and ports, as well as access control to premises and installations in general thereof, with the approval of the competent aviation or port authority;
- f. escort services for the safe movement of vehicles carrying bulky or heavy objects, using special vehicles bearing the appropriate signage and indications;
- g. escort services for sports team delegations to ensure their safe transport;
- h. preparation of studies and the design of measures to ensure the safe conduct of the activities in cases a) to g);
- i. installation, maintenance and monitoring of the operation of machinery and security systems and alarm systems, other than those installed in vehicles;
- k. operation of centres for the reception, control and transmission of alarm signals, and
- j. preparation of studies and design of security systems, with regard to the activities in cases i) and j).
Basic information
Competent body
MINISTRY OF CITIZEN PROTECTION
Authority responsible for the provision of the procedure
HELLENIC POLICE
Service / organizational unit of a authority entity
Directorate for Public Security
Application
Application Type
Application
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Title
Application on a form provided by the service, with full details of the identity of the interested party, registered office of the company, tax identification number, competent tax office of the company, and the service activities it intends to provide.
What you will need
Means of authentication, identification and signature
Related
Means of redress or appeal:
Hierarchical appeal/recourse
In accordance with Article 2(7) of Law 2518/1997, if an application by a company for the granting or renewal of an operating licence is rejected, the interested party may lodge an appeal before the Deputy Chief of the Hellenic Police, within a final deadline of ten (10) days from the notification of the rejection decision.
Output & Results
Output
Administrative Act
Other information
Alternative titles
Operating licence for a private company acting as security services provider (sole proprietorship)
Official title
Operating licence for a private company acting as security services provider (sole proprietorship)
Languages supported
Greek, English
Categories
Trigger (submission method)
Application (handwritten)
N1
ΔΔ
8
2
0
0
3
0
23371
No
2170800
525600
Identification document
31247
5092, 4272, 4895, 9916
Supporting document
The procedure relates to the granting of an operating licence to private companies (sole proprietorship), which provide third parties with one or more of the following services:
a. surveillance or guarding of movable or immovable property and facilities;
b. protection of natural persons;
c. secure transportation, using specially-modified armoured vehicles, of money, bond certificates, antiquities, works of art and other items of value;
d. security guard protection for shows, exhibitions, conferences, competitions and sporting events;
e. security checks for pilots / cabin crews, passengers, cabin baggage, check-in baggage, cargo and items for posting at airports and ports, as well as access control to premises and installations in general thereof, with the approval of the competent aviation or port authority;
στ. escort services for the safe movement of vehicles carrying bulky or heavy objects, using special vehicles bearing the appropriate signage and indications;
f. escort services for sports team delegations to ensure their safe transport;
g. preparation of studies and the design of measures to ensure the safe conduct of the activities in cases a) to g);
h. installation, maintenance and monitoring of the operation of machinery and security systems and alarm systems, other than those installed in vehicles;
i. operation of centres for the reception, control and transmission of alarm signals, and
j. preparation of studies and design of security systems, with regard to the activities in cases i) and j).
147.00
147.00
5
1
2
25 days
1
Citizenship
The applicant must be a Greek citizen, an expatriate citizen or a citizen of a Member State of the European Union, provided that with regard to the latter there is no impediment to public order, public safety or public health.
No
No
2
Age
They must have completed their 18th year of age.
No
No
3
Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses
They must not have been irrevocably sentenced to any penalty for the crimes of insubordination, desertion, insulting the state, treason, insults against the free exercise of political rights, insults against the exercise of state power, crimes against sexual freedom or for economic exploitation of sexual life, criminal organisation, terrorist acts, falsification, counterfeiting, forgery, deception regarding service, violation of confidentiality of telephone and verbal conversations, theft, embezzlement, extortion or blackmail, fraud, deceit, payment or acceptance of bribes, suppression, drugs, animal theft, smuggling or weapons and explosives charges, regardless of whether or not such conviction is entered in the criminal record of the applicant.
They must not have been irrevocably sentenced to a custodial sentence of more than six (6) months for a crime under Article 7 of Law 2518/1997, as amended and currently in force, or any crime committed with malicious intent.
They must not be temporarily detained, or have been irrevocably committed, for trial for a felony or for any offence under case c, or have been convicted by irrevocable judgement for a felony or misdemeanour under case c). This impediment shall remain valid until an irrevocable acquittal decision is made.
No
No
4
Health
They must not be suffering from any form of mental illness nor should they be a user of narcotic substances.
No
No
5
Judicial
They must not have been deprived of their civil rights, even if the period of deprivation has expired, and they should not be subject to judicial guardianship (ward of court).
No
No
6
Labour
They must not be a manufacturer or trader in weapons, ammunition or explosives.
No
No
7
Labour
They must not have been dismissed from public service for disciplinary misconduct relatingd to the offences stated in Article 1(1)(c) of Law 2518/1997, as amended and currently in force.
No
No
1
Individual
147 €
No
2
Licence or renewal of licence (issued by the Hellenic Police)
0 €
No
1
Certificate of commencement of activity or change of work from the tax office, original or photocopy from a tax office showing the name, registered office and business activities, as provided for in Article 1(1) of Law 2518/1997, as amended and supplemented by Law 3707/2008.
Certificate
Certificate of commencement of activity or change of work from the tax office, original or photocopy from a tax office showing the name, registered office and business activities, as provided for in Article 1(1) of Law 2518/1997, as amended and supplemented by Law 3707/2008.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
9703
2
Any document evidencing the legal use of the real estate property where the registered office of the company is located.
Property titles
Any document evidencing the legal use of the real estate property where the registered office of the company is located.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
For example, a purchase or rental contract, or proof of submission of a declaration of information regarding the leasing of immovable property to the Ministry of Finance General Secretariat of Public Revenue.
In the case of gratuitous concession, in addition to the title deed, a solemn declaration by the concessionaire (duly validated) is also required, but in which the duration of the concession will be determined time-wise. If the grant of use is made without a specified time period, with a will of permanent alienation, a notarial deed pursuant to Articles 810, 496 and 498 of the Civil Code is required.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
2905
3
Photocopy of a document proving the identity details of the applicant.
Identification document
Photocopy of a document proving the identity details of the applicant.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
Greek citizens: A police ID card, or a respective temporary certificate from a competent authority, or a passport, or a driving licence, or a personal medical health book from any social insurance institution.
Citizens of EU Member States: civil identity card or passport.
Expatriates: special Expatriate Identity Card or a respective certificate from the competent Service.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
2244
4
A solemn declaration by the person concerned pursuant toArticle 8 of Law 1599/1986 (validated) declaring the following:
i. I am not deprived under the conditions mentioned in Article 2(1)(f), (h) and (i) of Law 2518/1997, as in force at any given time.
ii. I have not been temporarily detained nor have I been irrevocably committed for trial for a felony or misdemeanour under Article 2(1)(c) of Law 2518/1997, as in force at any given time nor have I been convicted even by final decision for a felony or misdemeanour as per paragraph 1(c) of the abovementioned Article.
iii. I have not have been irrevocably sentenced to a custodial sentence of more than six (6) months for a crime under Article 8 of Law 2518/1997 or any crime committed with malicious intent.
Solemn Declaration
A solemn declaration by the person concerned pursuant toArticle 8 of Law 1599/1986 (validated) declaring the following:
i. I am not deprived under the conditions mentioned in Article 2(1)(f), (h) and (i) of Law 2518/1997, as in force at any given time.
ii. I have not been temporarily detained nor have I been irrevocably committed for trial for a felony or misdemeanour under Article 2(1)(c) of Law 2518/1997, as in force at any given time nor have I been convicted even by final decision for a felony or misdemeanour as per paragraph 1(c) of the abovementioned Article.
iii. I have not have been irrevocably sentenced to a custodial sentence of more than six (6) months for a crime under Article 8 of Law 2518/1997 or any crime committed with malicious intent.
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
Relevant Procedure:
Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
7320
5
Certificate from a psychiatrist in accordance with Article 5 of Law 3418/2005, from which it is made clear that the person in question does not suffer from any form of mental illness and is not a user of narcotic substances.
Health certificate
Certificate from a psychiatrist in accordance with Article 5 of Law 3418/2005, from which it is made clear that the person in question does not suffer from any form of mental illness and is not a user of narcotic substances.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
If the medical certificate that has been submitted was issued by a private doctor, the licence number of the doctor’s lawfully-operating office must be indicated and the stamp must include the tax identification number and details of the competent tax office, or if this number is not displayed, an operating licence or certificate from the competent local medical association must be submitted. If the certificate is issued by a doctor serving in a legal entity governed by public law or a legal entity under private law, then it must bear the endorsement of the respective legal entity. The date of issue of the above certificate must not be more than 3 months from the date of submission.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
5511
6
Solemn declaration pursuant to Law 1599/1986 (validated).
Solemn Declaration
No
7320
7
A certificate from the committee established under Emergency Law 1342/1938, indicating that the type of uniform has been approved.
Certificate
A certificate from the committee established under Emergency Law 1342/1938, indicating that the type of uniform has been approved.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
If the company intends to use a uniform.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Yes
9703
8
Copy of criminal record for judicial use.
Criminal Record Copy for General Use
No
4750
9
Certificate from the Court of First Instance that the person is not subject to legal guardianship (ward of court).
Certificate from a court
No
8289
Law
2518
1997
164
Α
Description
Conditions of operation of private companies providing security services – Qualifications and obligations of their staff and other provisions.
Amended by Law 3206/2003, Law 3707/2008, Law 4147/2013 Article 1, and Law 4456/2017 Article 56.
Legal references
https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19970100164
Ministerial Decision
1
1016/109/121−ι΄
2009
1710
Β
Ministerial Decision
1
1016/109/121-ιδ’
2010
571
Β
Description
Amendment of Ministerial Decision 1016/109/121 - i/5−8−2009 by the Deputy Minister of the Interior ‘Supporting documents and procedure for the issue of licences for the operation of private companies providing security services and private investigation offices.’ (Government Gazette, Series II No 1710).
Legal references
https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20100200571
1
Receipt of application and registration
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The employee of the competent Department receives the application with the attached supporting documents and provides a protocol number.
Notes
The interested party submits the application and supporting documents to the competent Police Authority (Security Sub-Directorate or Security Department and, where these do not exist, to the Police Station of general competence for the area), where the undertaking has its registered office, or to a KEP.
No
No
2
Checking of supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
The employee receiving the supporting documents checks their completeness and regularity. If the supporting documents submitted by the interested party are not complete, a reasonable time limit is set for them to complete them.
No
No
3
Ex officio search for supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The competent employee carries out an ex officio search with the competent Authority for a copy of the criminal record for judicial use and a certificate from the Court of First Instance of the interested party’s place of residence stating that they have not been placed under judicial support. In addition, checks are carried out using various sources available to the Hellenic Police.
No
No
4
Forwarding of application and supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The receiving Services forward the supporting documents to the Public Security Directorate of the Hellenic Police Headquarters.
No
No
5
Checking of supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
The Public Security Directorate/Hellenic Police Headquarters receiving the supporting documents checks their completeness and regularity.
Notes
If the supporting documents submitted by the interested party are not complete, a reasonable time limit is set for them to complete them by order to the Service receiving the supporting documents.
No
No
6
Committee opinion
Responsible for Implementation
Collective body
Μethod of Implementation
Signature
Description
A committee under par. 1 of Article 2 of Law 2518/1997 of the Public Security Directorate/Hellenic Police Headquarters is established and issues an opinion on whether or not the licence should be issued.
No
No
7
Issuance of licence
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Director
Μethod of Implementation
Signature
Description
The licence is issued following a decision of the Second Deputy Chief of the Hellenic Police (par. 1 of Article 2 of Law 2518/1997, as in force, in conjunction with case b of par. 3 of Article 99 of Law 5187/2025).
Yes
No
8
Rejection of request
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Director
Μethod of Implementation
Signature
Description
Where the requirements laid down by law are not met, the request is rejected following a decision of the Second Deputy Chief of the Hellenic Police (par. 1 of Article 2 of Law 2518/1997, as in force, in conjunction with case b of par. 3 of Article 99 of Law 5187/2025).
Yes
No
9
Sending of decision
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The licence/decision is sent to the initial Service that received the supporting documents
No
No
10
Service of decision
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The competent Service serves the decision granting or rejecting the request on the interested party with the relevant proof of service.
The granting decision is served after an e-paravolo Hellenic Police stamp duty (€2.04) has been reserved.
Notes
The proof of service is submitted to the Public Security Directorate/Hellenic Police Headquarters. Against the rejection decision, the interested party may lodge an appeal before the First Deputy Chief of the Hellenic Police, within an exclusive time limit of ten (10) days from its notification (par. 7 of Article 2 of Law 2518/1997 in conjunction with case a of par. 3 of Article 99 of Law 5187/2025).
No
Yes
Δικαιολογητικά για ΧΟΡΗΓΗΣΗ αδείας λειτουργίας Ιδιωτικής Επιχείρησης Παροχής Υπηρεσιών Ασφαλείας (Ι.Ε.Π.Υ.Α.) σε Ατομική Επιχείρηση
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