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Change of Notification of the Establishment and Operation of Theatres and Cinemas

Basic information

Institutional Body

MINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENT

Description

The process pertains to the Change of Notification for the Establishment and Operation of Theatres and Cinemas and it is addressed to persons and legal entities. The interested party (person or legal entity) sends an online notification to the competent authority about the change of the activity provider or about the change of its details which have been registered during the initial notification for the establishment and start-up of theaters and cinemas.

At a glance

Points of ServiceMunicipalities
Digital provision pointsNotify Business
Number of Documents0
CostVariable
Process Diagram

Conditions

Business formation (individual, corporate) *For company establishment see the link below

Submission of Change of Notification.

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.

Fees / Imposts

  • In cities with population above 100.000 inhabitants, administrative fee in favor of the state:
    Payment type
    Digital (web banking)
    Type
    Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)
  • In cities with population between 50.001 an 100.000 inhabitants, administrative fee in favor of the state::
    Payment type
    Digital (web banking)
    Type
    Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)
  • For other parts of the country, administrative fee in favor of the state:
    Payment type
    Digital (web banking)
    Type
    Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)

What you will need

Identification and signature verification means
Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
    Change of Notification of the Establishment and Operation of Theatres and Cinemas
    What you will need
    1Updated attestation/confirmation provided in par.2 of article 28 of Law 4442/2016Certificate
    Filed by
    Presented by the applicant
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    Kept in the business file at the establishment.
    2Previous notifications (if there are any), that have occurred before the notification change.Certificate
    Filed by
    Presented by the applicant
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    Kept in the business file at the establishment.
    3Theaters: Floor plan showing all the areas of theater.Drawings/studies by an engineer/architect
    Filed by
    Presented by the applicant
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    Kept in the business file at the establishment.
    4Theaters: Photos of the building.Photographs
    Filed by
    Presented by the applicant
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    Kept in the business file at the establishment.
    5Theaters: Attestation of static adequacy by an engineer.Certificate
    Filed by
    Presented by the applicant
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    Kept in the business file at the establishment.
    6Theaters: Certificate of main use from a competent engineer. The same certificate states that the building exists legally, according to the definition of par. 1 of no. 23 of law 4067/2012 or that the building or parts thereof have been excluded from demolition or their demolition has been suspended in accordance with provisions in force, as well as that the building complies with the general and special urban planning and other provisions and regulations necessary for its operation, as these apply each time.Certificate
    Filed by
    Presented by the applicant
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    Kept in the business file at the establishment.
    7Copy of the building permit of the building (also: renewals, statement of arbitrary spaces, exceptions from demolition).6866
    Filed by
    Presented by the applicant
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    Kept in the business file at the establishment.
    8Για θέατρα: Πιστοποιητικό ενεργητικής προστασίας.Certification
    Filed by
    Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    Kept in the business file at the establishment.
    9Theaters: Solemn declaration of interested party about the appointment of a theatre responsible officer and his deputySolemn Declaration
    Filed by
    Presented by the applicant
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    Kept in the business file at the establishment.
    10Theaters: Solemn declarations of the theatre responsible officer and deputy responsible officer with which they accept their appointment.Solemn Declaration
    Filed by
    Presented by the applicant
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    Kept in the business file at the establishment.
    11Cinemas: Notification submission.Notification/Announcement
    Filed by
    Submitted by the applicant (digital)
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    12Cinemas: Updated attestation/confirmation provided in par.2 of article 28 of Law 4442/2016.Certificate
    Filed by
    Presented by the applicant
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    Kept in the business file at the establishment
    13Cinemas: Previous notifications (if there are any), that have occurred before the notification change.Certificate
    Filed by
    Presented by the applicant
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    Kept in the business file at the establishment
    14Cinemas: Floor plan showing all the areas of the cinema.Drawings/studies by an engineer/architect
    Filed by
    Presented by the applicant
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    Kept in the business file at the establishment
    15Cinemas: 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. The engineer’s Attestation shall state in detail the data documenting the legality of the premises.Certificate
    Filed by
    Presented by the applicant
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    Kept in the business file at the establishment
    16Cinemas: Copy of the building permit of the building (also: renewals, statement of arbitrary spaces, exceptions from demolition).Βuilding permit
    Filed by
    Presented by the applicant
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    Kept in the business file at the establishment
    17Cinemas: Attestation from the service responsible for the service road that the traffic connection works have been completed in full and according to the approved plans or entry-exit approval (if required).Certificate
    Filed by
    Presented by the applicant
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    Kept in the business file at the establishment
    18Cinemas: Certificate of active protection from fireCertification
    Filed by
    Presented by the applicant
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    Kept in the business file at the establishment
    19Cinemas: Solemn declaration of the cinema responsible officer with which he/she accepts the appointment.Solemn Declaration
    Filed by
    Presented by the applicant
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    Kept in the business file at the establishment
    20Cinemas: Proof of fee payment. The Fee is paid at the cash desk of the relevant Municipality, in person, or at the Bank.Proof of payment / Receipt
    Filed by
    Presented by the applicant
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    Kept in the business file at the establishment
    21Cinemas: Ex officio search by the Municipality for overdue debts, at the time of submission of the notification.Tax certificates
    Filed by
    Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons

    Legislation

    • Description
      - Article 3 (Notification - procedure) Article 4 (necessary documents to be kept in the file at the establishment – for cinemas) - Article 5 (alterations/changes of the notification) - Article 6 (procedure – required documents) - Article 7 (Use of music and musical instruments) - Article 8 (Licence to use a common area) - Article 9 (Fire protection measures)
      Legal references
    • Description
      Required documents and necessary documents to be kept in the file at the establishment – for theaters
      Legal references
    • Description
      As amended and still in force – article 18, par.2 (obligation to obtain the attestation that the store can be established at the specific location)
      Legal references
    • Description
      Fees for cinemas and theaters.
      Legal references
    • Description
      Prerequisite: no confirmed overdue debts to the municipality
      Legal references

    About

    Process code
    266712
    NACE code
    90.02
    Description of NACE code
    Support activities to performing arts

    Other Information

    Languages supported
    EnglishGreek

    Remarks

    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.

    ID: 266712

    Name: Change of Notification of the Establishment and Operation of Theatres and Cinemas