License of Professional Seller in Street Markets

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At a glance

Points of service

Regions, Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Development Directorates of Regions.

Number of required documents

8

Fees

Provided without cost

Estimated Time

2 months

Description

The procedure concerns the granting of a licence for professional sellers in Farmer’s markets to a natural person to sell their products in a farmer’s market. A professional seller is a natural person who engages in outdoor commerce by making available for sale the items specified by a decision of Article 66(2) of Law 4849/20221 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 207), which are not produced by them. Licences shall be granted following a notice issued by the Regions. Licensees shall be selected through the award of criteria points, which are laid down in Article 16 of Law 4849/2021.

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENT

Service / organizational unit of a authority entity

Development Directorates of Regions.

Provided to

Related links

Validity duration

5 years

Notes

In accordance with Article 26 of Law 4849/2021, as amended by Article 28 of Law 4933/2022 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 99), the competent bodies for issuing a notice, as well as for issuing and granting a licence to a professional seller in farmer’s markets with the corresponding positions in farmer’s markets are the Regions of Greece. Competent administration unit: Development Directorates of Regions.

Last update

01/07/2026

Application

Application Type

Application / Solemn Declaration

Submission by:

Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by:

Persons

Title

Application - Statement of responsibility

Notes:

The applicant shall include in their application the information of Article 4(1)(aa) to (ag) of Ministerial Decision 55332/27.05.2022 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 2660):

(aa) ID Card information; (ab) Tax Identification Number (TIN); (ac) Social Security Number (AMKA) (ad) the items sold; (ae) the registration number of the vehicle to be used (own vehicle or other); (af) the positions for exercising activity for sellers in farmer’s markets and the spot or areas of activity for ambulant (itinerant) trade;

(ag) a solemn declaration of Law 1599/1986 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 75) stating that they do not hold any other outdoor trading licence.

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes

    Print

    Requirements

      Fees

        Related

        Means of redress or appeal:

        Other Objection

        Rules concerning a lack of reply from the competent authority and the legal consequences for the use:

        Tacit rejection

        Any person having a legitimate interest may raise an objection against the decision on the results of the notice before the competent authority within fifteen (15) days from the date the results are published. The decision of the competent authority on the objection shall be issued within ten (10) days from the day it was filed. An appeal may be filed against the decision on the objection by any person that has 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 before the competent administrative court of first instance.

        NACE

        • 47.8 Retail sale via stalls and markets

        Output & Results

        Output

        Citizen information (software), Decision, Digital document production

        Steps

          Digital steps

            Other information

            Alternative titles

            Get licensed as a professional street market vendor

            Official title

            Licence Professional Purchaser

            Languages supported

            Greek, English

            Ways of provision

            Establishment

            Legislation

              Categories

              Τype of procedure

              Trigger

              Applied for

              Trigger (submission method)

              Application (digital), Application (handwritten), email

              Life events

              Type

              Ingoing/Outgoing

              End of Process

              Ιndefinite

              N1


            • 1 Possession of passwords to enter software The applicant must have TAXISnet codes.

              No No

            • 2 Tax The applicant shall commence a professional activity and use a cash register, declared and connected to the Information System of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (TAXIS).

              No No

            • 3 Insurance The applicant must have insurance clearance.

              No No

            • 4 Tax The applicant must have tax clearance.

              No No

            • 5 Administrative The applicant shall submit a valid vehicle registration certificate and a valid Technical Control Suitability (MOT) certificate of the vehicle declared for use (own vehicle or other).

              No No

            • 6 Medical The applicant shall submit a valid health certificate in accordance with Decision Υ1γ/Γ.Π./οικ. 35797/04.04.2012 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1199) of the Minister for Health and Social Solidarity.

              No No

            • 7 Administrative The applicant shall be awarded points based on certain criteria, as specified in Article 16 of Law 4849/2021 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 207).

              No No

            • 1 The supporting documents specified in the notice, to prove that the criteria points have been met. Proof

              The supporting documents specified in the notice, to prove that the criteria points have been met.

              Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: In accordance with the points awarded in Article 16(1)(b) of Law 4849/2021 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 207)

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 3798

            • 2 Proof of commencement of activity at the competent tax authority. Tax certificate

              Proof of commencement of activity at the competent tax authority.

              Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 7259

            • 3 Proof of a cash register, declared and connected to the Information System of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (TAXIS). Tax certificate

              Proof of a cash register, declared and connected to the Information System of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (TAXIS).

              Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 7259

            • 4 Valid proof of tax clearance under Article 12 of Law 4174/2013 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 170). Tax clearance certificate

              Valid proof of tax clearance under Article 12 of Law 4174/2013 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 170).

              Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/periousia-kai-phorologia/phorologia-politon/apodeiktiko-phorologikes-enemerotetas

              Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 3461

            • 5 Valid proof of insurance clearance under Article 24 of Law 4611/2019 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 73), issued for any reason, showing that there is no debt or obligation to pay insurance contributions or that there is a settled debt and that the terms of the settlement are complied with. Social Security Clearance Certificate (eEFKA)

              Valid proof of insurance clearance under Article 24 of Law 4611/2019 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 73), issued for any reason, showing that there is no debt or obligation to pay insurance contributions or that there is a settled debt and that the terms of the settlement are complied with.

              Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/epikheirematike-drasterioteta/apaskholese-prosopikou/asphalistike-enemeroteta-phusikon-nomikon-prosopon-eephka

              Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: The procedure concerns the issue of a Proof of Insurance Clearance (AAE) and is addressed to businesses (whether legal or natural persons), whether or not registered in the Register of Employers, Joint Undertakings of e-EFKA, and to natural persons, i.e. freelancers, self-employed persons, farmers, insured salaried employees, pensioners and other individuals.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 9447

            • 6 A valid vehicle registration license for the vehicle declared for use (own vehicle or other). Permit

              A valid vehicle registration license for the vehicle declared for use (own vehicle or other).

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 4627

            • 7 A valid MOT Certificate of the vehicle declared for use (own vehicle or other). Data Sheet

              A valid MOT Certificate of the vehicle declared for use (own vehicle or other).

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 3201

            • 8 A valid health certificate in accordance with Decision Υ1γ/Γ.Π./οικ. 35797/04.04.2012 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1199) of the Minister of Health and Social Solidarity. Health certificate

              A valid health certificate in accordance with Decision Υ1γ/Γ.Π./οικ. 35797/04.04.2012 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1199) of the Minister of Health and Social Solidarity.

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 5511

            • Law 1-68 4849 2021 207 Α

              Description Reform and modernisation of the regulatory framework for the organisation and operation of outdoor commerce, arrangements for the exercise of recreational activities and simplification of the framework of activities in education, improvements to the legislation on chambers, other provisions of the Ministry of Development and Investments and other urgent provisions.

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20210100207

            • Law 134 4887 2022 16 Α

              Description Development Law – Greece: Strong Development

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20220100016

            • Law 26, 27, 28 4933 2022 99 Α

              Description Adapting Greek law to Directive (EU) 2019/2161 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 November 2019 on amending Council Directive 93/13/EEC and Directives 98/6/EC, 2005/29/EC and 2011/83/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the better enforcement and modernisation of Union consumer protection rules and other provisions.

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20220100099

            • Law 126 4964 2022 150 Α

              Description Deadline for entering farmer’s market data in the Integrated Information System ‘Open Market’ (OPSAA) – Holders of professional sellers’ positions – Temporary positions – Meaning of empty positions – Holders of licenses for producing eggs and honey – Amendment of Article 66 of Law 4849/2021.

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20220100150

            • Law 88 5019 2023 27 Α

              Description Transitional provisions for existing license holders operating in street markets - Replacement para. 4 Article 66 of Law 4849/2021.

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20230100027

            • Joint Ministerial Decision 18982 2022 925 Β

              Description Items for sale by producers and professional outdoor sellers.

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20220200925

              ΑΔΑ 96Z246ΜΤΛΡ-8ΕΛ

            • Ministerial Decision 9181 2022 433 Β

              Description Combinations of products sold outdoor, product changes and additions, information on the sign displayed at the point of sale and matching items of older provisions that are sold by professional sellers.

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20220200433

              ΑΔΑ 9Ω2Β46ΜΤΛΡ-ΥΗΩ

            • Ministerial Decision 10285 2024 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 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 822) of the Minister of Development and Investments.

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20240201118

              ΑΔΑ ΨΠΕΩ46ΝΛΣΞ-6ΟΓ

            • Joint Ministerial Decision 9170 2022 481 Β

              Description Number of positions, sectors of products made available per type in farmer’s markets and more specific conditions for the operation of outdoor sellers.

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20220200481

              ΑΔΑ ΡΤΨ46ΜΤΛΡ-ΒΩΤ

            • Ministerial Decision 21057 2022 981 Β

              Description Details of the license granting a position and the right of a producer and professional outdoor seller to exercise ambulant (itinerant) trade.

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20220200981

              ΑΔΑ ΩΧΜΟ46ΜΤΛΡ-Α6Δ

            • Ministerial Decision 31687 2022 1530 Β

              Description Specifying the content of a report verifying a violation of Article 61(2) of Law 4849/2021.

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20220201530

              ΑΔΑ ΨΔΛΠ46ΜΤΛΡ-2ΑΧ

            • Joint Ministerial Decision 14 5039 2023 83 Α

              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 https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20230100083

            • 1 Publication of call

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

              Μethod of Implementation Software action

              Description Publication of notice by the relevant Region for the granting of licences to professional open-air market sellers.

              Notes The notice is posted on the Integrated Information System "Open Market" (OPSAA) by care of the authority responsible for issuing the notice and is published on its website at least thirty (30) days before the deadline for submission of applications. The notice includes, at minimum: the products permitted to be sold, the fee payable for the entire period of activity, the method and time of payment of the fee, and the boundaries of the activity area.

              No No



            • 2 Electronic submission of application and supporting documents

              Responsible for Implementation Software

              Μethod of Implementation Software action

              Description Interested parties submit electronically in OPSAA, within the deadline set by the notice, the applications for participation in the notice with the required supporting documents attached.

              Yes No



            • 3 Receipt of application and supporting documents at KEP-EKEE

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The interested party submits the application and supporting documents to a KEP-EKEE.

              Yes No



            • 4 Registration of applications

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The competent employee assigns a protocol number to the applications.

              No No



            • 5 Forwarding of applications to the Control and Evaluation Committee

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description After the deadline for submission of applications for participation in the notice has expired, the competent employee forwards the applications with the attached supporting documents to the Inspection and Evaluation Committee.

              No No



            • 6 Completeness and correctness check - evaluation of applications

              Responsible for Implementation Collective body

              Μethod of Implementation Inspection

              Description The Control and Evaluation Committee checks the completeness and correctness of the applications and supporting documents and evaluates the applications.

              No No



            • 7 Drafting of advisory minutes of results

              Responsible for Implementation Collective body

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The Control and Evaluation Committee drafts minutes of results on the applications.

              No No



            • 8 Decision on results of the call

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description Issuance of decision on the results of the notice.

              No No



            • 9 Forwarding of objections

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description Forwarding of objections submitted against the decision on the results of the notice.

              Notes Anyone with a legitimate interest may lodge an objection against the decision on the results of the notice before the competent authority within a deadline of fifteen (15) days from the date of publication of the results. The objections are forwarded by the competent Service to the Objections Examination Committee.

              No No



            • 10 Examination of objections

              Responsible for Implementation Collective body

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description Examination by the Control and Evaluation Committee of the objections submitted against the decision on the results of the call.

              No No



            • 11 Decision on objections

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description Issuance of a decision on the objections against the results of the call.

              Notes The decision of the competent authority on the objection is issued within ten (10) days of its submission. An appeal against the decision on the objection may be lodged by any person with a legitimate interest before the competent administrative court of first instance, in accordance with Articles 63 to 70 of Law 2717/1999 (A' 97), on the Code of Administrative Procedure.

              No No



            • 12 Issuance of the licence

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description Issuance of the open-air market licence with the corresponding activity positions.

              Notes The competent service issues the licence of professional outdoor trade seller. The particulars of the licence are described in Ministerial Decision No 21057/25.02.2022 (Government Gazette B 981).

              No No



            • 13 Updating of the O.P.S.A.A. and informing the interested party.

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

              Μethod of Implementation Software action

              Description Updating of the Integrated Information System “Open Market” (O.P.S.A.A.) with the details of the new vendor’s licence.

              Notes The interested party is informed by email notification and digitally obtains their licence from the O.P.S.A.A. data.

              No Yes


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