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0d511d59-59de-4d23-8812-0893644696d8 615814 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

5 to 6 + (

2

)

Fees

149.04 €

Estimated Time

50 days

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

Provided to

Businesses

Notes

The licence is valid for five (5) years, and is renewable for an equivalent period of time if the conditions under which the licence was initially granted continue to be met. The application for renewal shall be submitted no later than one (1) month before the licence expires.

Last update

20/07/2026

Application

Application Type

Application

Submission by:

Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by:

Persons

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.

Relevant link

http://www.astynomia.gr/images/stories/2020/files20/aitisi atomiki iepya.doc

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification document

Print

Requirements

Fees

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

Steps

Digital steps

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

Legislation

Categories

Trigger

Applied for

Trigger (submission method)

Application (handwritten)

Type

Outgoing

End of Process

Ιndefinite

N1

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   No
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   Identification document
   
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   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 €

e-Administrative Fee code 1838

Cost Calculation One-off

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

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

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

No

2 Licence or renewal of licence (issued by the Hellenic Police) 0 €

e-Administrative Fee code 6193

Cost Calculation One-off

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

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee (variable)

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

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

Solemn declaration pursuant to Law 1599/1986 (validated).

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

Notes: If the company does not intend to use a uniform.

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Technical

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

Copy of criminal record for judicial use.

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

Submission by: Ex officio (digital)

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 4750

9 Certificate from the Court of First Instance that the person is not subject to legal guardianship (ward of court). Certificate from a court

Certificate from the Court of First Instance that the person is not subject to legal guardianship (ward of court).

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

Submission by: Ex officio (manual)

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 8289

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

Description Supporting documents and procedure for the issue of licences for the operation of private companies providing security services and private investigation offices.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20090201710

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"Competent department" 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 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"Competent employee" 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 Check"Check" 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 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"Competent employee" 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 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"Competent department" 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 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"Competent directorate" 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 Check"Check" 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 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"Competent directorate" 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 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"Competent department" 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 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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+|process_step_title=Sending of decision
-|process_step_official=Competent Directorate
+|process_step_official=Competent directorate
 |process_step_implementation=Manual Action
 |process_step_duration_min=P1D
 |process_step_duration_max=P2D
-|process_step_description=The decision shall be sent to the service department which is in receipt of the supporting documents.
+|process_step_description=The licence/decision is sent to the initial Service that received the supporting documents
 }}
 {{process steps
-|process_step_num_id=9
+|process_step_num_id=10
 |process_step_exit=Yes
 |process_step_child=No
-|process_step_title=Issue of decision
+|process_step_title=Service of decision
-|process_step_official=Competent Department
+|process_step_official=Competent department
 |process_step_implementation=Manual Action
 |process_step_duration_min=P1D
 |process_step_duration_max=P7D
-|process_step_description=The competent service department will notify the person concerned of the decision granting or rejecting the application, and will issue the respective certification as appropriate.
+|process_step_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.
+|process_step_note=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).
 }}
 {{process useful links
 |process_useful_link_title=Δικαιολογητικά για ΧΟΡΗΓΗΣΗ αδείας λειτουργίας Ιδιωτικής Επιχείρησης Παροχής Υπηρεσιών Ασφαλείας (Ι.Ε.Π.Υ.Α.) σε Ατομική Επιχείρηση

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