ΔΔ:Change of 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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• Application
• What you will need
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The process is being reformed due to changes in the institutional framework

At a glance

Points of service

Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Municipalities

Digital provision points

• Open Business portal
• EUGO portal (information only)

Number of required documents

6 to 13 + (

1

)

Fees

Provided without cost

Estimated Time (digitally)

11 days

Description

The procedure pertains to the Amendment of the notification for the establishment and operation of a Food Service Establishment of a Retail Food & Beverage Establishment (III) and is addressed to citizens and legal entities. The interested party (person or legal entity) notifies online the competent authority about the change of the activity entity or the change of its details declared in the initial notification for the establishment and operation of a Retail Food and Beverage Establishment of Health Interest Establishment (Category III of the Health Regulation).

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENT

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

Provided to

Retail

Related links

Notes

Note:

• In cases there is a change of location of the establishment, the provider of the activity must submit a new notification (par.5 of art.6 of Law 4442/2016)
• In cases a notified activity is no longer provided, then the interested party must also proceed to a new notification.
• In cases of death of the natural person who provides the activity: the legal heir must change the details of the notification within 4 months of becoming aware of the induction, stating - during the change of the notification - the decision number of the relevant Court of First Instance with which the will was published, as well as the certificate of the same court for non-publication of another will. In case the will is special, the above court is required to declare it as the "main one".
• If there is no will, the new Entity must declare the bequest number (articles 1956 of the Civil Code). Until the issuance of the inheritance, it is possible to declare a change of notification in the name of the interested party, provided that a declaration (or e-mail) to the relevant municipality of a certificate of close relatives and solemn declarations stating the continuation of the activity by the specific individual. The new entity is responsible for the operation of the store from the day of the declaration change. The new Entity must present the above documents to the competent audit authorities if requested.

Last update

31/07/2026

Application

Application Type

Notification/Announcement

Submission by:

Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by:

Legal entities, Persons

Title

Submission of the change(s) of the notification

Relevant link

https://openbusiness.mindev.gov.gr/

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

• 47.29 Other retail sale of food in specialised stores

Output & Results

Output

Document Production

Steps

Digital steps

Other information

Alternative titles

Change of Notification for the Establishment and Operation of a Food Service Establishment for the Retail Sale of Food and Beverages (Category III of the Health Regulation)

Official title

Change of Notification for the Establishment and Operation of a Food Service Establishment for the Retail Sale of Food and Beverages (Category III of the Health Regulation)

Languages supported

Greek, English

Ways of provision

Establishment

Legislation

Categories

Τype of procedure

Notifications

Trigger

Notification/Announcement

Trigger (submission method)

Application (digital)

Life events

Changes

Type

Outgoing

End of Process

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   Supporting document

The procedure pertains to the Amendment of the notification for the establishment and operation of a Food Service Establishment of a Retail Food & Beverage Establishment (III) and is addressed to citizens and legal entities. The interested party (person or legal entity) notifies online the competent authority about the change of the activity entity or the change of its details declared in the initial notification for the establishment and operation of a Retail Food and Beverage Establishment of Health Interest Establishment (Category III of the Health Regulation). 0.00 0.00 6 7 1

14 days 11 days 11 days

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 Judicial In case the Entity providing the activity changes, whether it is a natural or a legal person: there must not be any violation of the current legislation related to the administrative measure of the cessation of the operation of the store.

No No

4 Administrative The interest party must keep in the file all the necessary supporting documents, as well as a copy of both the change of the notification as well as the notifications that have preceded the change/alteration.

No No

5 Health All sanitary requirements must be met, as provided in MD 47829/2017 (GG 2161/β)

No No

1 Updated attestation/confirmation provided in par.2 of article 28 of Law 4442/2016 Certificate

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

Relevant link: https://openbusiness.mindev.gov.gr/

Submission by: Keep within business establishment

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Relevant Procedure: Attestation that a Shop may be established at the specific location

Notes: The competent authority shall provide the updated attestation within 10 days

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 9703

2 Previous notifications (if there are any), that have occurred before the notification change Certificate

Previous notifications (if there are any), that have occurred before the notification change

Submission by: Keep within business establishment

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Notes: The competent authority shall provide the updated attestation within 10 days

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Company law

No 9703

3 Floor plan showing all the areas of the shop Floor plan

Floor plan showing all the areas of the shop

Submission by: Keep within business establishment

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Company law

No 2903

4 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

5 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

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

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 2243

6 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: No

No 9703

7 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: Environmental

No 3804

8 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: Yes

Document’s requirement: Environmental

No 7320

9 Technical report on sound insulation by an engineer specialising in sound insulation and acoustics or other scientist of relevant specialty. Drawings / studies by an engineer / architect

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 5768

10 Licence to extend the music-playing hours (as of par. 3, art. 3 of Police Ordinance 3/1995). Permit

Licence to extend the music-playing hours (as of par. 3, art. 3 of Police Ordinance 3/1995).

Submission by: Keep within business establishment

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Notes: For this purpose, the interested party submits an application to the Municipality presenting only the proof of submission of the notification.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 4627

11 Licence to use a common area (if required) License to use

Licence to use a common area (if required)

Submission by: Keep within business establishment

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Notes: For this purpose, the interested party submits an application to the Municipality presenting only the proof of submission of the notification.

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Building

No 9848

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

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: Other

No 9703

13 Licence to use natural gas (if required) License to use

Licence to use natural gas (if required)

Submission by: Keep within business establishment

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Environmental

No 9848

14 Ex officio search by the Municipality for overdue debts, at the time of submission of the notification Municipal Status Certificate

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

Submission by: Ex officio (manual)

Submitted by: Public bodies

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 8011

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

Description - Article 3: Notification - procedure - Article 4: necessary documents to be kept in the file at the establishment/basis of the store - Article 5: alterations/changes of the notification - Article 7: Use of music and musical instruments article 8: Licence to use a common area - Article 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 business for beverages/food

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

Law 28 par. 2 4442 2016 230 Α

Description As 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 και 285 3463 2006 114 Α

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

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

1 For change of activity operator: Submission of notification change

Responsible for Implementation Institutional software

Μethod of Implementation Data input in software

Link https://openbusiness.mindev.gov.gr/

Description In the event of a change of activity operator pursuant to Article 9 of Law 4442/2016, the previous operator is required to submit the notification change through the notify business electronic system, to the competent service of the relevant Municipality. Each notification change submitted receives a unique electronic number through the system.

Notes Change of activity operator pursuant to Article 9 of Law 4442/2016.

No No

PT2H PT2H

2 For change of activity operator: Acceptance of change

Responsible for Implementation Institutional software

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Link https://openbusiness.mindev.gov.gr/

Description The new operator accepts the change through notify business.

Notes Change of activity operator pursuant to Article 9 of Law 4442/2016.

No No

PT2H PT2H

3 For change of activity operator: Communication of notification change

Responsible for Implementation Third entity software

Μethod of Implementation Data output from software

Description The competent service of the relevant Municipality communicates the notification change, 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 the total number of notifications sent to the above competent services, the Municipality must ensure that at least 30% per six-month period of the activities submitting a notification or change, in accordance with the present provisions and within its territorial jurisdiction, have been inspected.

Notes Change of activity operator pursuant to Article 9 of Law 4442/2016.

No No

P5D P5D

4 For change to the operator's details: Submission of notification change

Responsible for Implementation Institutional software

Μethod of Implementation Data input in software

Link https://openbusiness.mindev.gov.gr/

Description Where the change concerns only the operator's details, the operator is required to submit the notification change through the notify business electronic system, to the competent service of the relevant Municipality. Each notification change submitted receives a unique electronic number through the system Note: Any approvals and certificates continue to be valid for the shop until they expire.

Notes Change of operator details.

No No

PT2H PT2H

5 For change to the operator's details: Communication of notification change

Responsible for Implementation Institutional software

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Description The competent service of the relevant Municipality communicates the notification change, 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 the total number of notifications sent to the above competent services, the Municipality must ensure that at least 30% per six-month period of the activities submitting a notification or change, in accordance with the present provisions and within its territorial jurisdiction, have been inspected. In the cases of (a) preparation and sale of all types of coffee to passing customers by bakery outlets and confectionery outlets of bakeries, bread outlets and coffee grinding shops, and (b) sale of packaged food, the competent service of the relevant Municipality communicates the notification change, within 5 working days, only to the Health Service

Notes Change of operator details.

No Yes

P5D P5D

https://openbusiness-portal.mindev.gov.gr/ Open Business portal