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Notification of operation of outdoor parking facilities for cars, motorcycles and mopeds

Basic information

Institutional Body

MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION

Description

This procedure concerns the notification of the operation of outdoor parking facilities for cars, motorcycles and mopeds, the supporting documents to be kept at the place of activity and uploaded to the Integrated Information System for the Exercise of Activities and Inspections (OPS ADE) under the title ‘OpenBusiness’, the procedure for notifying changes in the event of an impending modification, as well as the authorities to which the notification and any modifications thereof are communicated.

At a glance

Points of ServiceAvailable only digitally
Digital provision points
Number of Documents0
CostFrom 100 to 144 €
Deadline of Implementation10 minutes
Process Diagram

Conditions

1. Setting up a business (sole proprietor, company). *To set up a company, see the link below

When submitting the notification, both the initial notification and any subsequent modifications, the operator of the activity is required to upload the necessary supporting documents to the platform of the Integrated Information System for the Exercise of Activities and Inspections (OPS ADE), under the title ‘OpenBusiness’, and to maintain a file of the supporting documents together with proof of submission of all notifications at the place where the activity is carried out.

Compliance with the terms and conditions in accordance with Presidential Decree 455/1976 (siting, facilities, building, electromechanical equipment, signage, etc.). In the case of operation of the facility using mechanical vehicle storage systems, the terms and conditions set out in Ministerial Decision ΥΠΕΝ/ΔΑΟΚΑ/141619/3998/20-12-2024 (GG II/7335) and Section (2) of Article 3 of Joint Ministerial Decision 215844/31-12-2025 (GG II/7331) must be complied with.

Fees / Imposts

  • For the submission of the initial notification of an outdoor parking facility for cars, motorcycles and mopeds, a fee of one hundred euros (EUR 100.00) is payable. No fees need be paid for notification of termination of operations, change of the operator or change in any other notified information other than the place where the activity is carried on. To pay the e-administrative fee (e-paravolo) via the link https://www.gov.gr/arxes/anexartete-arkhe-demosion-esodon-aade/anexartete-arkhe-demosion-esodon-aade/elektroniko-parabolo-e-parabolo, select ‘Public Sector Body’: Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport / Notification, ‘Administrative Fee Category’: Categories EUR 100, and select the appropriate Region. *259 Region of Attica 100 *260 Region of Thessaly 100 *261 Region of Central Greece 100 *263 Region of North Aegean 100 *369 Region of South Aegean 100 *265 Region of Western Greece 100 *266 Region of Western Macedonia 100 *267 Region of Drama 100 *268 Region of Evros 100 *269 Region of Kavala 100 *270 Region of Xanthi 100 *271 Rodopi Region 100 *272 Thessaloniki Region 100 *273 Imathia Region 100 *274 ​​Kilkis Region 100 *275 Pieria Region 100 *276 Pella Region 100 *277 Serres Region 100 *278 Halkidiki Region 100 *279 Heraklion Region 100 *280 Lassithi Region 100 *281 Rethymno Region 100 *282 Chania Region 100 *283 Argolida Region 100 *284 Arcadia Region 100 *285 Corinthia Region 100 *286 Laconia Region 100 *287 Messinia Region 100 *288 Arta Region 100 *289 Thesprotia Region 100 *290 Ioannina Region 100 *291 Preveza Region 100 *292 Corfu Region 100 *293 Lefkada Region 100 *294 Zakynthos Region 100 *295 Kefallinia Region 100.
    Payment type
    Bank cashierDigital (debit / credit card)Digital (web banking)
    Type
    e-Administrative Fee
  • For the Cyclades region, an additional regional fee of EUR 44 is imposed (for the certification of lawful operation of the parking facility), which is collected by the decentralised services of the Regional Units of Andros, Thira, Kea-Kythnos, Milos, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Syros and Tinos, and is paid into the following bank accounts: *Alpha Bank – IBAN: GR9601406310631002001000148, *National Bank of Greece – IBAN: GR1501104690000046954030063, *Piraeus Bank – IBAN: GR5501727100005710052440802. The competent authority for further information is the Department of Connections and Compliance of Cyclades, Region of South Aegean.
    Payment type
    Bank cashier
    Type
    Levy

What you will need

Identification and signature verification means
Identification with TAXISnet codes
    Notification of operation of outdoor parking facilities for cars, motorcycles and mopeds
    What you will need
    1Proof of submission of the notificationCertificate
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    Required when submitting an initial (new) notification of commencement of operation of an outdoor parking facility or when submitting a notification of a change in the details of the activity (other than the change of operator of the activity).
    2A printout of personalised information from myAADE showing the start date of the outdoor parking facilityTax certificates
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishmentSubmitted by the applicant (digital)
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    Required when submitting an initial (new) notice of commencement of operation of the outdoor parking facility.
    3A premises main use certificate issued by a private engineer in accordance with Article 107(8) of Law 4495/2017 stating the precise location of the property, the total area of the main premises and any annexes to them, a land use certificate from the local Construction Service, accompanied by I) copies of all public documents demonstrating legality from a planning viewpoint (building permit, revision or updating of the building permit, approval of small-scale construction works, decision on exemption from demolition, legalisation permit, certificate of completion of the procedure for inclusion within the provisions suspending the imposition of sanctions or confirmation of payment of 30% of the uniform special fine, etc.); and II) copies of approved floor plans for the area where the outdoor parking facility for cars, motorcycles and mopeds is to be operated, which show all areas.Certificate
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishmentSubmitted by the applicant (digital)
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    Required when submitting an initial (new) notification of commencement of operation of an outdoor parking facility or when submitting a notification of a change in the details of the activity (other than the change of operator of the activity). Not required for notification of a change in the operator of the activity.
    4A solemn declaration in the format required by Law 1599/1986 from the operator that they are entitled to use the plot or lot to operate an outdoor parking facility for cars, motorcycles and mopeds.Solemn Declaration
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishmentSubmitted by the applicant (digital)
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    Required when submitting an initial (new) notice of commencement of operations at the outdoor parking facility.
    5Approval of the road connection in accordance with the terms and conditions of Royal Decree 465/1970.Approval
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishmentSubmitted by the applicant (digital)
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    Where the parking facility is established in an area outside an approved town plan. Required when submitting an initial (new) notification of commencement of operation of an outdoor parking facility or when submitting a notice of change in the particulars of the activity (apart from a change in the operator of the activity) where the change affects the facilitys road connection. Not required for notification of a change in the operator of the activity.
    6A solemn declaration from the engineer responsible in law that the approved road connection for the activity was implemented in accordance with the approved plansSolemn Declaration
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishmentSubmitted by the applicant (digital)
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    It must be submitted when a parking facility is established in an area outside an approved town plan. Required when submitting an initial (new) notification of commencement of operation of an outdoor parking facility or when submitting a notice of change in the particulars of the activity (apart from a change in the operator of the activity) where the change affects the facilitys road connection. Not required for notification of a change in the operator of the activity.
    7A technical report from the competent engineer describing the layout of the site, its equipment, specifications, electrical facilities and the standards followed and the practices adopted.Technical report
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishmentSubmitted by the applicant (digital)
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    This includes a certificate from the competent engineer in law that the activity is in accordance with Presidential Decree 455/1976 (Government Gazette 169, Series I) as in force. Required when submitting an initial (new) notification of commencement of operation of an outdoor parking facility or when submitting a notification of a change in the details of the activity (other than the change of operator of the activity). Not required for notification of a change in the operator of the activity.
    8Floor plans of the parking facility’s various areas accompanying the technical report from the competent engineer (supporting document No 7) which show: 1. general and operational layout of the parking facility (entrances/exits, corridors, parking areas, etc.), fencing, auxiliary areas; 2. horizontal and vertical signage for the parking facility both at the entrances/exits and within the parking facility; and 3. electrical facilities at the parking facility where the parking facility operates after 18.00.Drawings / studies by an engineer / architect
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    Required when submitting an initial (new) notification of commencement of operation of an outdoor parking facility or when submitting a notification of a change in the details of the activity (other than the change of operator of the activity). Not required for notification of a change in the operator of the activity.
    9A survey diagram of the area accompanying the technical report from the competent engineer (supporting document No 7) showing the points of interest and distances between the outdoor parking facility and those points of interest, in order to ascertain compliance with the minimum safety distances specified in the relevant legislation on outdoor parking facilities.Topographical drawing
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    Required when submitting an initial (new) notification of commencement of operation of an outdoor parking facility or when submitting a notification of a change in the details of the activity (other than the change of operator of the activity). Not required for notification of a change in the operator of the activity.
    10A solemn declaration from the supplier of the parking facilitys fire extinguishers to procure the necessary number of fire extinguishers: one (1) fire extinguisher of at least 6 kg for every ten (10) parking spaces.Solemn Declaration
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishmentSubmitted by the applicant (digital)
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    Required when submitting an initial (new) notification of commencement of operation of an outdoor parking facility or when submitting a notification of a change in the details of the activity (other than the change of operator of the activity).
    11A solemn declaration in the format required by Law 1599/1986 from the engineer competent in law that one (1) fire extinguisher of at least 6 kg has been installed at the parking facility for every ten (10) parking spaces.Solemn Declaration
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishmentSubmitted by the applicant (digital)
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    Required when submitting an initial (new) notification of commencement of operation of an outdoor parking facility or when submitting a notification of a change in the details of the activity (other than the change of operator of the activity). Not required for notification of a change in the operator of the activity.
    12Proof of payment of the fee amountElectronic Fee
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishmentSubmitted by the applicant (digital)
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    Only in the case of initial notification and not for a change in the particulars of the notification.
    13Certificate of Registration of the outdoor parking facility in the Digital Register of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, in accordance with Ministerial Decision No 329369/2023 (GG II/6458).Certificate
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    14Notification from the old operator of the activity in the case where the operator of the activity changesNotification / Announcement / Reporting
    Filed by
    Submitted by the applicant (digital)
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    When notifying a change of operator. The notification only relates to information about the operator of the activity and must be communicated to Integrated Information System for the Exercise of Activities and Inspections (OPS-ADE) within 10 days of the change.
    15Notification from the new operator of the activity in the case where the operator of the activity changesNotification / Announcement / Reporting
    Filed by
    Submitted by the applicant (digital)
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    When notifying a change of operator. The notification only relates to information about the operator of the activity and must be submitted to the Integrated Information System for the Exercise of Activities and Inspections (OPS-ADE) within 10 days of the change.
    16Proof of submission of the old operators notificationCertificate
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    When notifying a change of operator.
    17Proof of submission of the notification from the new operator of the activityCertificate
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    When notifying a change of operator.
    18A printout of personalised information from myAADE showing the start date of operations at the outdoor parking facility under the new operator.Tax certificates
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishmentSubmitted by the applicant (digital)
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    When notifying a change which entails a change in the person carrying on the activity only.
    19A solemn declaration in the format required by Law 1599/1986 from the new operator that they are entitled to use the plot or lot and operate it as an outdoor parking facility for cars, motorcycles and mopeds.Solemn Declaration
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishmentSubmitted by the applicant (digital)
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    When notifying a change which entails a change in the person carrying on the activity only.
    20A solemn declaration from the supplier of the parking facilitys fire extinguishers to procure the necessary number of fire extinguishers: one (1) fire extinguisher of at least 6 kg for every ten (10) parking spaces.Solemn Declaration
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishmentSubmitted by the applicant (digital)
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    When notifying a change which entails a change in the person carrying on the activity only
    21Certificate of Registration of the fields relating to the change of operator in the Digital Register of outdoor parking facilities of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, in accordance with Ministerial Decision 329369/2023 (GG II/6458).Certificate
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    When notifying a change which entails a change in the person carrying on the activity only. After notification of a change in the operator of the activity is submitted, it shall be kept at the place where the activity is carried on.

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    About

    Process code
    438588
    NACE code
    52.21
    Description of NACE code
    Service activities incidental to land transportation

    Other Information

    ID: 438588

    Name: Notification of operation of outdoor parking facilities for cars, motorcycles and mopeds