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Licence for the Operation of Antique Shops

Basic information

Institutional Body

MINISTRY OF CULTURE

Description

This procedure concerns the granting of a licence to establish an antique shop.

At a glance

Points of ServicePoints of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Department of Supervision of Private Archaeological Collections and An-tique Shops, MINISTRY OF CULTURE
Number of Documents0
CostProvided without cost
Deadline of Implementation4 months
Process Diagram

Conditions

Applicants shall have two years of professional experience in antique shops

Applicants should be a scientific profession-al in relevant museums, provided that at least 5 years have elapsed since the day of cessation of the profession.

Applicants should hold a degree in archaeology

Applicants shall not have been recognised as monument collectors

Applicants shall not practice a profession related or having been related to the protection of monuments.

Availability of a suitable shop and storeroom that meet the standards defined in the relevant legal framework.

Shops shall have αn appropriate security system (alarm)

Shops shall have firefighting and fire protection facilities in accordance with a firefighting study approved by the Fire Department.

Showcases should have protective glass and lockers and a lighting and humidity adjustment system must be installed

Shops shall have appropriate and sufficient lighting and air conditioning installations; they shall allow proper cleaning and disinfection

Access to people with disabilities must be provided

The shop and warehouses should not be located in basements

The use of flammable materials is not allowed in the shop and the warehouses

Shops and warehouses shall be located in cities with established Ministry of Culture services responsible for the protection of historical heritage. In island regions, antique shops are established only in cities that serve as seats of a Region or Regional Units.

Applicants shall not have been irrevocably convicted for felony or for a violation of cultural heritage law or for forgery, bribery, theft, embezzlement or acceptance of proceeds of crime.

It is prohibited to trade in the same shop casts, depictions or copies of cultural goods.

What you will need

Identification and signature verification means
Identification document
  • Application for the operation licence
    Filed by
    Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
    Applicant status
    Legal entities, Persons
Licence for the Operation of Antique Shops
What you will need
1Employer’s attestationCertificate
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
2Attestation from the relevant Social secutiry agencyCertificate
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
Notes
Attached to the employers attestation
3Degree in ArchaeologyProof of Study
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
4Title of acquisition or concession or lease agreement of the property where the shop will be housedProperty titles
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
Notes
For the proving the availability of a suitable store and storage space that meets the specifications set by the relevant legislation of the Ministry
5In case of installation in an apartment building, the interested party must submit the regulation of the apartment building, which shall not prohibit the installation of a shop.Regulation
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
Notes
For the proving the availability of a suitable store and storage space that meets the specifications set by the relevant legislation of the Ministry
6Two copies of the floor plan of the available space and the storerooms at a scale of 1:50, with the dimensions of premises and explanation of their intended use - validated by a qualified engineer who shall certify that the required conditions and technical specifications are met.Floor plan
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
Notes
For the proving the availability of a suitable store and storage space that meets the specifications set by the relevant legislation of the Ministry
7Fire-fighting study, approved by the Fire DepartmentCertificate
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
8Solemn declaration of the applicant that both the antique shop and the storerooms: a) have adequate air conditioning and lighting facilities to meet the conditions and rules of correct preservation and safety of the monuments and that b) the showcases and cabinets of the antique shop in which the monuments will be exhibited will be equipped with protective glass and security locks and will have a system for lighting and constant control of the humidity level.Solemn Declaration
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
Notes
For proving that the store has (a) an appropriate security system b) appropriate and sufficient lighting and air conditioning installations, allowing proper cleaning and disinfection
9Solemn declaration of the applicant. The solemn declaration shall state that (a) he/she has not been recognised as a monument collector, does not practice a profession related to or having been related to the protection of monuments, (b) at he/she has not been irrevocably convicted of a felony or a violation of cultural heritage laws or of forgery, bribery, theft, embezzlement, acceptance of proceeds of crime.Solemn Declaration
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
10Full copy of criminal recordCriminal Record Copy for General Use
Filed by
Ex officio (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
11Name list of any existing staff, which may be occupied in the shopStatus of staff / associates
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons

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Legislation

  • Description
    Prerequisites for granting licence Amendment: Law Ν.4152/2013 (GG Α 107/9-5-2013), article 1, par. Ε, subpar. Ε.7, subcase. 4: amendment of cases of α’ and β’ of Law 3028/2002, article 32
  • Description
    Suitability and operation of antique shops or modern movable monuments – Prerequisites and suitability of building installations
  • Description
    Facilitation of application submission via Citizen Service Centers-Points of Single Contact (KEP-EKE), application form

About

Process code
341929
NACE code
47.7
Description of NACE code
Retail sale of other goods in specialised stores
Legal means of protection or appeal
Other Administrative recourse/appeal
Rules for non-response by the competent authority and legal consequences
Tacit approval

Other Information

Languages supported
English

Remarks

Other competent authorities: Regional Directorates of the General Directorate for Antiquities and Cultural Heritage

ID: 341929

Name: Licence for the Operation of Antique Shops