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Special Licence Sign for the Operation of a Conference Centre

Basic information

Institutional Body

MINISTRY OF TOURISM

Description

The process pertains to the granting of a Special Operation Label for Conference Centres and it is addressed to persons.

At a glance

Points of ServicePoints of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE)
Number of Documents0
Cost~ 1.72€
Process Diagram

Conditions

Business formation (individual, corporate) *For company establishment see the link below
Related link
https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/epikheirematike-drasterioteta/enarxe-kai-luse-epikheireses/sustase-epikheireses

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

Submission of an Application - Solemn Declaration by a natural person or by the legal representative of a legal person (as the case may be) that wishes to be granted a Special Licence Sign for the Operation (ESL)

Application of the architectural study approved by EOT, according to the technical specifications of 23908/91 (GG 208/B/91 and 298/Β/91).

Availability of a suitable area - ownership or concession of use (required for the approval of the suitability of the area).

Sufficient sound insulation-sound protection: conference centre rooms, in terms of sound protection and sound insulation, fall into category A of "high acoustic comfort" of article 12 of the building regulation (MD 3046 304 GG 59 / D / 3.2.89) and their construction observes the criteria of "gathering" spaces. (JMD 23908/1991, art.6, par. 6.2).

Proper operation of the sewerage system.

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.

Approval of Environmental Conditions

Building permit.

Fees / Imposts

  • Administrative fee €1,47/per approved seat of each conference participant - 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 €0,25/ per approved seat of each conference participant - paid to the account of the Na-tional Bank of Greece (account number 040/546025-54)
    Payment type
    Bank cashierDigital (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

  • Application – Solemn Declaration, considered as a Solemn Declaration according to article 8 of Law 1599/1986, listing 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. The above application also contains a) the distinctive title to be approved, and b) the application of the architectural plans approved by EOT, based on which the relevant building permit was issued. If the application is submitted by a legal person, it shall be accompanied by documents proving its legal establishment and operation. (Nos.2-5)
    Filed by
    Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
    Applicant status
    Legal entities, Persons
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Granting a Special Operation Label for Conference Centres
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 (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
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.Certification
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
3Certificate of Non-Bankruptcy of the legal person by the competent Court of First Instance or an equivalent document for legal persons 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. 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. The document issued in accordance with the above may not be submitted later than three months from the date of its issuance.Single Certificate of Judicial Solvency
Filed by
Ex officio (manual)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
4Legalisation documents to submit the application on behalf of the legal person.Legal documents from legal entities
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entities
5Leasing agreement, if the business is installed in a leased property.Property titles
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
6Copy 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. 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.Criminal Record Copy for General Use
Filed by
Ex officio (manual)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
7Approval Decision of Environmental Conditions (AEPO)Enabling act
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
8Approved studies of sound insulation – sound protection and acoustics of the rooms, and measurement protocol by specialized teams (in accordance with the building regulations in force).Drawings/studies by an engineer/architect
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
9Solemn Declaration by an engineer that the sound-insulation study was prepared in accordance with the building regulations in force.Solemn Declaration
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
10Attestation of proper operation of the sewerage system by the Health Service of the relevant Local Government Authority (OTA).Certificate
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
11Fire-safety certificate for the premises of the centre, issued by the relevant Fire Department.Fire safety certificate
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
12Building permit, issued by the Urban Planning Service of the relevant Local Government Authority OTA.Drawings/studies by an engineer/architect
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
13Solemn Declaration of the applicant (included in the Application) and the engineer that the building has been built and meets the technical specifications for the creation of a Conference Centre and there are no deviations from the building permit.Solemn Declaration
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons

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 article12 Law 4002/2011 (GG 180/Α) (transfer of EYPATE from ΕΟΤ to the Ministry of Tourism) - Law 4070/2012 (GG82/Α) article 148 - Amending article12 Law 4002/2011 (GG 180/Α) (amending responsibilities / recruitment of EYPATE’s urban planning office) - Law 4030/2011 (GG ) article 46 - Amending article 12 Law 4002/2011 (GG 180/Α) (responsibilities of EYPATE’s urban planning office)

  • Description
    Prerequisites for obtaining a Special Licence Sign for the Operation of the business Amendments: - JMD ΔΙΑΔΠ/Φ.Α.2.1./1621/19.01.2011 (GG 29/Β) Amending MD Τ4486/1999 (GG 2202/Β) (prerequisites, procedure, facilitation of application submission via ΚΕP – ΕΚΕ) - MD (ΑΝ)Τ/2738/2001 (GG 530/Β) – additions to MD Τ4486/1999 (prerequisites for obtaining a Special Licence Sign for the Operation of the business)

  • Description
    Required standards for eligibility in the incentive scheme provided in Law 3299/2004 Amendments: - Law 4582/2018 (GG Α/208) – validity extension of JMD 23908/1991 regarding eligibility criteria for participating in the incentive scheme as well as regarding the building of establishment without participating in the incentive scheme - Law 4254/2014 (GG 85/Α) article 1, par. Στ – Amending article 1 JMD 23908/1991 (GG 208/Β) (abolishment of the purpose approval, required standards) - MD 11280/2006 (GG 1444/Β) - Amending JMD 23908/1991 (GG 208/Β) (required standards) - MD Τ/7681/2003 (GG 1040/Β) - Amending article 1 JMD 23908/1991 (GG 208/Β) (required standards)

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Process code
924051
NACE code
82.3
Description of NACE code
Organisation of conventions and trade shows
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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Languages supported
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Ways of provision
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