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License for the repair of firearms and essential parts for which import is permitted

Basic information

Institutional Body

MINISTRY OF CITIZEN PROTECTION

Organizational unit of an institutional body

HELLENIC POLICE

Description

The procedure concerns the granting of license to businesses for the repair within the State of articles that are allowed to be imported from abroad, provided that the prescribed conditions of establishment and operation are met. It is addressed to companies and legal entities.

At a glance

Points of ServicePoints of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Police Stations, DIRECTORATE-GENERAL OF STATE SECURITY/SECURITY/SECURITY
Number of Documents0
Cost151.2 €
Deadline of Implementation4 months
Process Diagram

Conditions

Establishment of an enterprise (individual, company) *For company establishment see the link below

In the case of an individual enterprise, the applicant must not be suffering from and have not been hospitalised for a major mental disorder or serious personality disorder. in any other form of business this requirement applies to all representatives and managers in the case of S.A. and limited liability companies and general partners in the case of general partnership companies and limited partnership companies.

In the case of an individual enterprise, the applicant must not have been irrevocably convicted of a. any misdemeanour prosecuted ex officio and committed with intent, for which a prison sentence of at least 2 years was imposed and b. any misdemeanour provided for by the provisions of Law 2168/93 and Law 3500/2006. Also, the applicant must not have been prosecuted for: a. acts punishable as a felony, b. violations of the laws on drugs and protection of society from organised crime, terrorist acts, violations of provisions concerning fishing with explosives or toxic substances and violations of Article 15 of Law 2168/93, c. acts provided for in Law 3500/2006. In any other case of an enterprise, this requirement applies to all representatives and managers in the case of companies limited by shares and partnerships and to partners in the case of companies limited by shares and partnerships.

There must be licensed premises - factory or workshop, which must meet all planning obligations as well as safety measures for its safe operation and the safe storage of the firearms produced.

In the case of an individual enterprise, the applicant must not have any incompatible qualities. In any other form of enterprise, this requirement applies to all representatives and managers in the case of S.A. and limited liability companies and general partners in the case of general partnership companies and limited partnership companies.

The spare parts - parts of firearms used must be of factory manufacture, have the prescribed firearms marking and have been certified as suitable according to a certificate.

Fees / Imposts

  • Marketing authorisation N.2168/93 or N.456/76, construction/ repair/assembly, gaming/reconstructing of cartridges
    Fee code
    6020
    Payment type
    Bank cashierDigital (web banking)Digital (debit / credit card)
    Type
    e-Administrative Fee

What you will need

Identification and signature verification means
Identification with TAXISnet codes, Identification document
  • An application by the interested party stating the reasons for and the type of license requested, the name or trade name and registered office of the company and the details of its representative, namely: Surname, First Name, Fathers name, Mothers name, Date and place of birth, Address of residence, Identity card or passport number, date of issue and issuing authority, occupation, telephone number and email.
    Filed by
    Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
    Applicant status
    Legal entities
License for the repair of firearms and essential parts for which import is permitted
What you will need
1Certificate of a psychiatrists certificate of a psychiatrists speciality, showing the mental health status of the person concerned in the case of individual enterprise or of the representatives and managers in the case of Public Limited Companies (S.A.) and Limited Liability Companies and of the General Partners in the case of General Partnership Companies and Limited Partnership Companies.Health certificate
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entities
Notes
This certificate shall be delivered by the medical practitioner to the person who requested the examination in a sealed envelope.
2A Formal Declaration of the person concerned, in accordance with Law 1599/86, stating that the applicant does not fall under the prohibitive provisions of Article 18 of Law 2168/1993 and that he/she is not a fugitive from justice or punishment.Solemn Declaration
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entities
Notes
In the case of an individual enterprise, it concerns only the representative of the enterprise, while in any other form of business it concerns all representatives and managers in the case of S.A. and limited liability companies and general partners in the case of general partnership companies and limited partnership companies.
3A complete criminal registry (Type A) copy.Criminal Record Copy for General Use
Filed by
Ex officio (digital)
Notes
In the case of an individual enterprise, it concerns only the representative of the enterprise, while in any other form of business it concerns all representatives and managers in the case of S.A. and limited liability companies and general partners in the case of general partnership companies and limited partnership companies.
4In the case of S.A., a certified copy of the act of appointment of a representative of the board of directors is required. For any other form of enterprise, a certified copy of the articles of association or corporate charter is required.Legal documents from legal entities
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entities
Notes
The above documents must be submitted once and only in case of modification is there an obligation to resubmit them.
5A certified copy of the operating license of the factory or laboratory, if required in accordance with the applicable provisions.Operating Licence
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entities
6A fire safety certificate issued by the competent fire service.Fire safety certificate
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entities
7A certified copy of a lease or other official document showing that the use of the property is granted for the specified purpose and for a specified period of time.Property titles
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entities
Notes
If the property is privately owned, a relevant solemn declaration, in accordance with Law 1599/86 must be submitted by the interested party.
8A solemn declaration of the property owner, in accordance with Law 1599/86, stating (a) that the operation of the specific business on the property is permitted by the applicable planning regulations and that there has been no change of use of the premises. (b) That the regulations of the apartment building in which the property is located permit the operation of the above-mentioned business and that the majority of the residents of the apartment building do not oppose the operation of the business.Solemn Declaration
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entities
9An engineers certificate showing the floor, the square metres and the main and auxiliary areas of the premises.Certificate
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entities
10A certified copy of the conformity or approval of transfer of the articles to be manufactured or assembled, issued in accordance with the provisions of Article 20 of Law 2168/1993 and the Ministerial Decisions issued on its authorization.Certification
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entities
Notes
This document shall be submitted once and resubmitted only if items other than those mentioned therein are to be manufactured or assembled.
11Three (3) recent photographs.Photograph
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entities
Notes
This concerns only the representative of the company, irrespective of its form.

Online request

Submit a new application for the selected procedure.

Legislation

  • Description
    Conditions for the operation of private security service providers. Qualifications and obligations of their staff and other provisions; Licence and conditions.
    Legal references
  • Description
    Conditions for the operation of private security service providers. Qualifications and obligations of their staff and other provisions; Licence and conditions.
    Legal references
  • Description
    Establishment of time limit for the handling of citizens cases under the responsibility of the Ministry of Public Order.
    Legal references
  • Description
    Conditions for safe storage of firearms, ammunition, explosives and explosive devices.
    Legal references
  • Description
    Justifications and procedure for issuing lisences provided for by the provisions of Law 2168/1993 and 456/1976.
    Legal references

About

Process code
279708
NACE code
46.18
Description of NACE code
Agents specialised in the sale of other particular products
Legal means of protection or appeal
Administrative appeal 

In all cases, the competent Police Authority issues a positive (issuing a permit) or negative (issuing a decision to reject the request) response. The absence of a response does not imply implicit approval or rejection of the request.

Other Information

Languages supported
English

Remarks

Sub-addresses or Security Departments.

ID: 279708

Name: License for the repair of firearms and essential parts for which import is permitted