Operating licence for a private company acting as security services provider (sole proprietorship)

0d511d59-59de-4d23-8812-0893644696d8 615814 Άδεια Λειτουργίας Ιδιωτικής Επιχείρησης Παροχής Υπηρεσιών Ασφάλειας (Ατομική Επιχείρηση)

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• What you will need
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At a glance

Points of service

Country Security Departments, Police Stations, Country Security Sub-Directorates, KEP (ΚΕΠ), Directorate for Public Security

Digital provision points

• The service is not provided digitally

Number of required documents

5 to 6 + (

2

)

Fees

Variable

Estimated Time

25 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; 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).

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

ΔΙΕΥΘΥΝΣΗ ΔΗΜΟΣΙΑΣ ΑΣΦΑΛΕΙΑΣ

Provided to

Businesses

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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

28/02/2024

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

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

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

N1

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   7
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   23371
   
   No
   2170800
   525600
   
   
   
   
   Identification document
   
   31247
   
   
   
   5092, 4895, 4272, 9916
   
   Framers"Framers" is not in the list (EU-GO, EU-GO (support)) of allowed values for the "Process source" property., SDG"SDG" is not in the list (EU-GO, EU-GO (support)) of allowed values for the "Process source" property.
   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 }} }} }}

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: ΔΔ:ΔΔ: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: ΔΔ:ΔΔ: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 Submission of application and supporting documents

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The service departments able to accept applications and supporting documents are the Security Subdivision or Department of the local Police Station, or where there is no separate department, the local Police Station with general responsibility for the area where the registered offices of the business are based, as well as the Citizens’ Service Centres (KEP).

No No

7200 3600

2 Verification of supporting documents

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Inspection

Description The officer who receives the supporting documents shall check that the supporting documents are complete and are properly validated. If the supporting documents submitted by the person concerned are not complete, a reasonable deadline shall be determined, within which fully completed documents must be submitted. Applicants shall also be required to obtain a copy from the competent authority of their criminal record for judicial use, and a certificate from the Court of First Instance at their place of residence declaring that they have not been placed in judicial guardianship (ward of court) and, in addition, a check shall be carried out by various sources of the Hellenic Police.

No No

604800 86400

3 Forwarding an application and supporting documents to the competent Public Security Directorate of the Hellenic Police Headquarters

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The reception service departments will forward the supporting documents to the Public Security Directorate of the Hellenic Police Headquarters.

No No

86400 86400

4 Verification of supporting documents

Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

Μethod of Implementation Inspection

Description The Public Security Directorate of the Hellenic Police Headquarters will check the completeness and validity of the supporting documents. If the supporting documents submitted by the person concerned are incomplete, a reasonable time period shall be set for them to submit the necessary documents to the service department in question.

No No

604800 86400

5 Committee opinion

Responsible for Implementation Collective body

Μethod of Implementation Inspection

Description A committee pursuant to Article 2(1) of Law 2518/1997 shall be convened by the Public Security Directorate of the Hellenic Police Headquarters, which will give its opinion on whether or not the licence should be issued.

No No

3600 3600

6 Issue of licence

Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

Μethod of Implementation Signature

Description The licence will be issued following a decision by the Chief of Staff of the Hellenic Police Headquarters.

Yes No

86400 86400

5

7 Rejection of applications

Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

Description The request may be rejected following a decision by the Chief of Staff of the Hellenic Police Headquarters.

Yes No

86400 86400

5

8 Notification of decisions

Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The decision shall be sent to the service department which is in receipt of the supporting documents.

No No

172800 86400

9 Issue of decision

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

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.

No Yes

604800 86400

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