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Special Licence Sign for the Operation of Golf Course Businesses

Basic information

Institutional Body

MINISTRY OF TOURISM

Description

The process pertains to the granting of a Special Operation Label in Golf Court businesses and it is addressed to persons and legal entities.

At a glance

Points of ServicePoints of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE)
Number of Documents0
Cost45.49 €
Deadline of Implementation50 days
Process Diagram

Conditions

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

If the application is submitted by a legal person, the latter shall have been legally composed and operating.

Availability of a suitable area – ownership of concession of use for at least 10 years if the golf course is built either independently or as a part of a complex tourist accommodation. If the golf course is built in combination with a main hotel accommodation, the minimum duration of leasing or sub-leasing is defined in accordance with the provisions of MD 216/2015 (GG10/B).

Proof of compliance with the technical and functional specifications.

Meeting of the fire-safety requirements for the building installations.

The applicant shall not have been irrevocably convicted for a felony or any of the misdemeanours of theft, embezzlement, fraud, extortion, forgery, counterfeiting, grievous bodily harm, breach of drug provisions or provisions referring to the mores. If the application is submitted by a legal person, the ESL is issued in the name of the Legal Person and the present prerequisite is fulfilled by a copy of the criminal record of the legal representative of the applicant.

Proper operation of the sewerage system.

Approval of the Environmental Conditions.

Operating Regulations.

Submission of the business price-list for validation.

Fees / Imposts

  • Administrative fee in favor of the Greek Tourism Organisation (ΕΟΤ) €14,67/per hole - paid to the account of the National Bank of Greece (account number 26180)
    Payment type
    Bank cashier
    Type
    Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)
  • Fee in favor of the Insurance Fund of Bank and Utilities Employees (€1,47/hole) – paid to the account of the National Bank of Greece (account number: 546025/54)
    Payment type
    Bank cashierDigital (web banking)
    Type
    Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)
  • Annual administrative fee in favor of the Greek Tourism Organisation (ΕΟΤ) (€29,35) for the certification of the pricing list - paid to the account of the National Bank of Greece (account number 26180)
    Payment type
    Bank cashier
    Type
    Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)

What you will need

Identification and signature verification means
Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
  • Application-Solemn Declaration, considered as a Solemn Declaration according to article 8 of Law 1599/1986. The application, which lists the details of the applicant natural or legal person, the Tax Registration Number (AFM) and the Local Tax Office (DOY) to which the person belongs, includes moreover: a) the distinctive title to be approved and b) the application of the architectural plans based on which the building permit was issued.
    Filed by
    Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
    Note
    For legal entities, the application shall be accompanied by documents proving their legal establishment and operation (Nos. 2 to 5).
    Applicant status
    Legal entities, Persons
Special Licence Sign for the Operation of Golf Course Businesses
What you will need
1Statutes of the company and any amendments thereof, with the corresponding GG where they were published or certificates of registration in the Books of Companies of the Court of First Instance of the company headquarters.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
It applies only to legal entities
2Certificate of Company Changes issued for Limited Responsibility Companies (EPE), General Partnerships (OE) and Limited Partnerships (EE) by the Court of First Instance of the company headquarters and for Sociétés Anonymes (AE) by the Trade Service of the relevant Region.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
It applies only to legal entities
3Certificate of Non-Bankruptcy of the legal entity by the competent Court of First Instance or an equivalent document for legal entities established in another EU Member State. An equivalent document means one issued by a competent judicial or administrative authority of the Member State certifying non-declaration of bankruptcy.Single Certificate of Judicial Solvency
Filed by
Ex officio (manual)Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Notes
If in the country of origin or provenance the issuance of an equivalent document (certificate of non-declaration of bankruptcy) is not provided, this document may be replaced by an affidavit or, in the case of Member States where this does not exist, a solemn declaration submitted by the interested party to the competent court or administrative authority or, as the case may be, to a notary of the country of origin and provenance, who shall issue a certificate of performance of the affidavit or the solemn declaration. The declaration of non-bankruptcy may be given before a competent professional body.
4Leasing agreement, if the installation is not owned.Property titles
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
5Copy of criminal record of general use, issued in the last quarter, or of an equivalent document, when the applicant is a national of another EU Member State, proving that the applicant (natural person or legal representative) has not been irrevocably convicted of a felony or for any of the misdemeanours of theft, embezzlement, fraud, extortion, forgery, counterfeiting, grievous bodily harm, breach of drug provisions or provisions referring to the mores. An equivalent document means one issued by a competent judicial or administrative authority of the Member State, certifying non-conviction for the above offenses.Criminal Record Copy for General Use
Filed by
Ex officio (manual)Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Notes
If the country of origin or provenance does not provide for the issuance of an equivalent to the above document, this may be replaced by an affidavit or, in the case of Member States where this does not exist, a solemn declaration submitted by the person concerned before the competent court or administrative authority or, as the case may be, before a notary of the country of origin and provenance, who shall issue a certificate of performance of the affidavit or the solemn declaration. Documents issued in accordance with the above may not be submitted later than three months from the date of issue. If issued by a local authority, it is sought ex officio.
6Declaration of the authorized engineer, stating that the golf course has been built and fulfils all the technical and functional specifications prescribed by the MD 21527/2014, without exception.Declaration
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
7Attestation of proper operation of the sewerage system and the drinking water, issued by the competent service of the relevant Local Government Authority (OTA).Certification
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
8Certificate of fire safety for the whole installation, issued by the relevant Fire Department.Fire safety certificate
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
9Decision of Approval of Environmental Conditions (AEPO)Environmental Compliance Receipt
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
10Business Operating RegulationsRegulation
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
11Price listTable / Statement / Catalogue
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons

Online request

Submit a new application for the selected procedure.

Legislation

  • Description
    Establishment of the Special Service for the Promotion and Licencing of Tourism Investments within the Greek Tourism Organisation Amendments: - Law 4688/2020 (GG 101/Α par.3 article 51- amending par. 2 article 12 of Law 4002/2011 (responsibilities of EYPATE) - Law 4179/2013 (GG 175/A) article 14 – Amending Law 4002/2011 (GG 180/Α) (transfer of EYPATE from ΕΟΤ to the Ministry of Tourism) - Law 4070/2012 (GG82/Α) article 148 - Amending Law 4002/2011 (GG 180/Α)
    Legal references
  • Description
    Standards – abolishment of MD 520010/6/1994 Amendments: - MD 17723 /2020 (GG Β`/5180)-Amending MD 21527/2014 (general standards, sport area and training area standards)
    Legal references
  • Description
    Prerequisites for the issuance of a Special Licence Sign for the Operation of the business Amendments: •JMD ΔΙΑΔΠ/Φ.Α2.1./1623/19.01.2011 (GG 29/Β) - Amending MD 533190/1996 (GG 900/Β) (prerequisites for the issuance of a Special Licence Sign for the Operation of the business – facilitation of application submis-sion via ΚΕP-ΕΚΕ)
    Legal references
  • Description
    Standards - Amendments: - MD 2748/2012 (GG532/Β), article 1 - Amending article 1 MD 520010/6/1994 (GG 42/Β) - MD Τ/15802/2003 (GG1927/Β), articles 1, 2 – Amending article 1 MD 520010/6/1994 (GG 42/Β)
    Legal references

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Process code
398954
NACE code
93.11
Description of NACE code
Operation of sports facilities
Legal means of protection or appeal
Judicial redress 
Rules for non-response by the competent authority and legal consequences
Tacit approval

In case the above deadline (50 days) expires, it is assumed that the application has been approved and the licence has been issued (tacit approval) as provided in article 14 par.4 of Law 3844/2010 (GG 63/Α/3-5-2010). On this occasion (of tacit approval), the applicant may request an attestation from the competent authority, according to article 10 par.4 of Law 3230/2004 (GG 44/A/11-2-2004).

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ID: 398954

Name: Special Licence Sign for the Operation of Golf Course Businesses