At a glance
Points of service
Digital provision points
Remote Points of service
Number of required documents
Fees
Provided without cost
Estimated Time
2 months
Description
Street vending is the conduct of outdoor commercial activity by a seller who moves by any motorised, towed or other means of movement. The seller does not have a specific location in which to operate, but is constantly moving with the exception of the duration of the transaction. Vendors operate in municipal communities with a permanent population of up to five thousand (5 000) inhabitants, according to the latest published census of the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).
By exception, licensed street vendors with food trucks or portable cooking installations can stay in one location, without the requirement of complying with the population restrictions and for a time determined by the country’s municipalities.
Licences shall be granted following the issuing of a relevant announcement by the regions. They concern natural persons. Licensees shall be selected on the basis of the award criteria laid down in Article 16 of Law 4849/2021 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 207).Basic information
Competent body
Service / organizational unit of a authority entity
Provided to
Validity duration
5 years
Notes
Last update
03/12/2024
Application
Application Type
Submission by:
Submitted by:
Title
Notes:
- a) identity data;
- b) ο tax identification number (TIN);
- c) ο social security number (AMKA);
- d) items to be sold;
- e) ο the registration number of the vehicle to be used (owned or otherwise);
- f) the areas of operation of vendors engaged in street vending;
- g) a solemn declaration under Law 1599/1986 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 75) stating that the applicant does not hold any other outdoor trading licence.
What you will need
Means of authentication, identification and signature
Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
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The supporting documents specified in the announcement to prove that the points criteria have been m ...
Additional supporting documents
The supporting documents specified in the announcement to prove that the points criteria have been met, in accordance with the points awarded under Article 16(1)(b) of Law 4849/2021 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 207).
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by: Persons
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Proof of commencement of activity at the competent tax authority. ...
Proof
Proof of commencement of activity at the competent tax authority.
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
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Proof of a cash register declared and connected to the IT system of the Independent Authority for Pu ...
Tax certificate
Proof of a cash register declared and connected to the IT system of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (TAXIS).
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
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Certificate of no outstanding tax obligations. ...
Tax clearance certificate
Certificate of no outstanding tax obligations.
Relevant link: Link
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by: Persons
Relevant Procedure: Certificate of no outstanding tax debts
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Certificate of no outstanding social security obligations. ...
Social Security Clearance Certificate (eEFKA)
Certificate of no outstanding social security obligations.
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by: Persons
Relevant Procedure: Certificate of no outstanding tax debts
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Vehicle registration certificate valid for the vehicle declared for use (own or other vehicle). ...
Permit
Vehicle registration certificate valid for the vehicle declared for use (own or other vehicle).
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by: Persons
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Valid MOD test certificate of the vehicle declared for use (owned or other vehicle). ...
Data Sheet
Valid MOD test certificate of the vehicle declared for use (owned or other vehicle).
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by: Persons
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Valid health certificate, in accordance with decision Υ1c/Γ.Π./oik. 35797/04.04.2012 (Government Gaz ...
Health certificate
Valid health certificate, in accordance with decision Υ1c/Γ.Π./oik. 35797/04.04.2012 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1199) of the Minister for Health and Social Solidarity.
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by: Persons
Requirements
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Possession of passwords to enter software
The applicant must have TAXISnet codes.
Link Link
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Tax
The applicant must declare commencement of business activity and use a cash register declared and connected to the IT system of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (IAPR).
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3
Tax
The applicant must have no outstanding tax obligations.
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Insurance
The applicant must have no outstanding social security obligations.
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Administrative
The applicant shall submit a valid vehicle registration certificate and a valid MOT test certificate of the vehicle declared for use (owned or other vehicle).
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Medical
The applicant shall submit a valid health certificate in accordance with decision Υ1c/Γ.Π./oik. 35797/04.04.2012 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1199) of the Minister for Health and Social Solidarity.
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Administrative
The applicant shall be awarded points on the basis of criteria as set out in detail in Ministerial Decision No 55332/27.05.2022 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 2660).
Related
Means of redress or appeal:
OtherObjection
Rules concerning a lack of reply from the competent authority and the legal consequences for the use:
Tacit rejection
NACE
- 47.8 Retail sale via stalls and markets
Output & Results
Output
Steps
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Publication of an announcement
Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation Software action
Description Publication of an announcement by the Region concerned for the granting of street vending licences for professional sellers.
Notes The announcement shall be posted on the Integrated Open Market Information System (OPSAA) by the authority responsible for issuing the announcement and published on its website at least thirty (30) days before the deadline for submission of applications. The announcement shall include at minimum: the products that may be sold, the fee paid for the entire time of operation, the manner and time of payment of the fee and the boundaries of the space of operation.
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Electronic submission of applications and supporting documents
Μethod of Implementation Software action
Description Applicants shall submit – electronically on the OPSAA and within the deadline set by the announcement – applications to participate in the announcement with the required supporting documents attached.
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Registration of applications
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description The competent officer shall assign a reference number to the applications.
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Forwarding of an application to the Control and Assessment Committee
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description The competent officer, following passage of the deadline for submission of applications to participate in the announcement, forwards the applications with their attached supporting documents to the Control and Assessment Committee.
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Check of completeness and correctness – assessment of applications
Responsible for Implementation Collective body
Μethod of Implementation Inspection
Description The Control and Assessment Committee checks the completeness and correctness of applications and supporting documents and assesses the applications.
Notes This step is carried out by a Control and Assessment Committee.
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Drafting of minutes of assessment results
Responsible for Implementation Collective body
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description The Control and Assessment Committee shall draw up minutes of the results of the applications.
Notes This step is carried out by a Control and Assessment Committee.
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Decision on the results of the announcement
Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description Issuing of a decision on the results of the announcement by the competent department of the Region.
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Submission of objections
Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description Submission of objections to the decision on the results of the announcement.
Notes Anyone with a legitimate interest may lodge an objection to the results of the tender with the competent authority within a deadline of fifteen (15) days from the date of the publication of the results. The objections are forwarded by the competent department to the committee for considering objections.
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Consideration of objections
Responsible for Implementation Collective body
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description Consideration of objections lodged against the decision on the results of the announcement.
Notes This step is carried out by a Control and Assessment Committee.
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Decision on objections
Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description Issuing of a decision on objections to the results of the announcement.
Notes The decision of the competent authority on the objection shall be issued within ten (10) days of the lodging of the objection. An appeal may be lodged against the decision on the objection by anyone with a legitimate interest in accordance with Articles 63 to 70 of Law 2717/1999 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 97) on the Code of Administrative Procedure at the competent administrative court of first instance.
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Issuing of licence
Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description Issuing of the street vendor licence.
Notes The competent department shall issue the licence for a professional street vendor, on which are stated the data of the ministerial decision of Article 67(7) of Law 4849/2021 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 207).
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Notification of OPSAA and the applicant.
Responsible for Implementation Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation Software action
Description Notification of the Integrated Open Market Information System (OPSAA) with the details of the new seller’s licence.
Notes The applicant shall be informed by email and shall digitally extract his or her licence from the data of the OPSAA.
Other information
Alternative titles
Official title
Languages supported
Ways of provision
Legislation
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Law 5039/2023 (Government Gazette 83/Α) Articles 14
Description Extension of the deadline for the renewal of the license of producer and professional seller - Amendment para. 7 Article 87 of Law 4986/2022 and par. 2 Article 66 of Law 4849/2021.
Legal references Link
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Law 4887/2022 (Government Gazette 16/Α) Articles 134
Description Vendors operating in short-term outdoor markets - amendment of Article 37 of Law 4849/2021.
Legal references Link
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Law 4964/2022 (Government Gazette 150/Α) Articles 126
Description Deadline for entering open market data on the Integrated Open Market Information System (OPSAA) – holders of professional seller’s licence places – temporary places – meaning of vacant places – holders of a producer/seller licence for eggs and honey – amendment of Article 66 of Law 4849/2021.
Legal references Link
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Law 4849/2021 (Government Gazette 207/Α) Articles 1-68
Description Reform and modernisation of the regulatory framework for the organisation and operation of outdoor trade, regulations for the exercise of recreational activities and simplification of the framework of activities in education, improvements to commercial chamber-related legislation, other provisions of the Ministry of Development and Investment and other urgent provisions.
Legal references Link
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Joint Ministerial Decision 18982/2022 (Government Gazette 925/Β)
Description Items to be sold by producers and professional street vendors.
Legal references Link
ΑΔΑ 96Z246ΜΤΛΡ-8ΕΛ
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Ministerial Decision 10285/2024 (Government Gazette 1118/Β)
Description Supporting documents required for granting, transferring and renewing a producer’s license and a professional seller’s license and the corresponding positions or rights to operate in the outdoor trade. Amendment of Decision 14883/16-02-2023 (B’ 822) of the Minister of Development and Investments.
Legal references Link
ΑΔΑ ΨΠΕΩ46ΝΛΣΞ-6ΟΓ
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Ministerial Decision 981/2022 (Government Gazette 433/Β)
Description Product combinations for outdoor sale, product changes and additions, information to be stated on the sign displayed at the point of sale and correspondence of items of past regulations sold by professional sellers.
Legal references Link
ΑΔΑ 9Ω2Β46ΜΤΛΡ-ΥΗΩ
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Ministerial Decision 21057/2022 (Government Gazette 981/Β)
Description Details of the authorisation to grant a position and the right to operate in street vending for producers and professional street vendors.
Legal references Link
ΑΔΑ ΩΧΜΟ46ΜΤΛΡ-Α6Δ
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Ministerial Decision 31687/2022 (Government Gazette 1530/Β)
Description Determination of the content of an inspection report verifying an infringement of Article 61(2) of Law 4849/2021.
Legal references Link
ΑΔΑ ΨΔΛΠ46ΜΤΛΡ-2ΑΧ