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Notification of Relocation - Expansion of Gym or Sports School to a New Building

Basic information

Institutional Body

MINISTRY OF CULTURE

Description

The procedure involves the notification of the extension or transfer of a gym or a Sports School to a new building. It is addressed to citizens, businesses and legal entities.

At a glance

Points of ServicePoints of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Regional units, Regional Directorate or Department of Sports and Culture (depending on the organizational structure of the region)
Number of Documents0
Cost~ 200
Process Diagram

Conditions

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

To comply to all the building conditions and obligations according to the current institutional framework: - The total area of the gym / sports school: a) is an area equal to or greater than 100sq.m, not including outdoor and semi-outdoor areas and auxiliary areas (storage, elevator, boiler room, etc.) and b) has the necessary static adequacy. - The total useful space used by the trainees for training or learning a sport is of an area equal to or greater than 70sq.m. - The minimum height of each space is 2.6m. - Minimum area of useful space per trainee is 5sq.m. - The building has at least 2 locker rooms with provision for the security of personal belongings and with a minimum area of 50 sq.m. per trainee - The exercise of the trainees is not carried out in underground spaces which are characterized as auxiliary by the provisions of General Building Regulations (G.B.B.) - The operation of the gym does not produce sound emissions and does not cause nuisance to the locals. - There is a bathroom with at least 2 sprinklers for hot and cold water for each locker room - Existence of hydraulic installation for cleaning and drainage of toilets as well as sanitary basins. Natural or artificial ventilation lining with durable tiles on the entire surface of the walls at least up to a height of 1.70 m. - Durable and non-slip coating on the entire surface of the floors, Doors that open from the outside to the inside. At least one sink per two toilets - Operation of 2 toilets (one for men and one for women) for the trainees for a capacity of up to 80 trainees and operation of an additional lavatory for every additional 40 trainees

The new building of the Gym or the Sports School to have a safe and harmless electrical installation and complete ventilation.

The new building of the Gym / Sports School must have a certificate of active fire protection. If the Gym / Sports School not have one, it is assured that within 30 days from its operation all the necessary actions will be taken in order for the relevant certificate to be issued by the fire service.

The new building of the Gym or Sports School is housed in an open space, which is privately owned / leased by the person concerned.

Comply with the special building conditions if required by the sports federation.

Regarding the owner or the legal representative (for cases of Legal Entity by Private Law): Interested parties must not to have the attribute of civil servant, local government employee, or Legal Entity under Private Law employee a) Interested parties must not have been convicted or prosecuted for the following offenses with irrevocable commission for crime, theft, embezzlement, fraud, extortion, forgery, lawyer infidelity, bribery, oppression, infidelity related to service, breach of duty, crime against sexual freedom or and economic exploitation sexual trafficking, trafficking, possession and use of drugs, even if the of-fense is statute-barred b) Interested parties must not have been deprived of his political rights due to a conviction c) Interested parties should not be under custodial judicial support (full or partial) or under subsidiary support (full or partial) or in combination with the previous two, due to mental or mental disorder. d) Interested parties must not have been convicted for criminal and disciplinary offenses related to drug stimulation according to articles 128 G and 128 I and 130 law 2725/1999, as the three articles were added respectively, with articles 58.59 and 60 of Law 3057/2002 (GG 239/A/2002) Be tax and insurance informed, as well as for the Legal Entity by Private Law

The Director of the gym / sports school: a) is responsible for the elaboration of the internal regulations and for the control of the observance of all the specifications mentioned in the internal regulations, as well as in the existing provisions and is required b) is employed full time and will not works in more than one gym or sports school. In addition it is required: c) to hold a degree from the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science (TEFAA) of a Greek or equivalent foreign university. In case the diplomas have been obtained in educational institutions abroad, they have been recognized by SAEP or DOATAP d) to have at least three years experience in managing mass or individual learning or training programs e) not to have the capacity of civil servant, local government employee, or Legal Entity under Public Law employee f) has not been convicted or prosecuted by an irrevocable panel of a felony, theft, embezzlement, fraud, extortion, forgery, lawyer infidelity, bribery, repression, service infidelity, breach of duty, sexual intercourse, trafficking, possession and use of drugs, even if the offense is statute-barred g) has not been deprived of his political rights as a result of a conviction h) should not be Wards of Court (full or partial) or subsidiary support (full or partial) or a combination of the two, due to mental or emotional disorder i) not to have been convicted for the criminal and disciplinary offenses of drug stimulation according to articles 128 G and 128 I and 130 Law 2725/1999, as the three articles were added respectively, with articles 58.59 and 60 of law 3057/2002 (GG 239/A/2002)

The Gym / sports school must employ as teachers, trainers, gymnasts and coaches holders of a TEFAA degree, from Greek or equivalent for-eign universitie, or holders of a license to practice a profession from the competent government agency.

For cases where services related to the preparation and monitoring of dietary programs are provided, the recruitment of a graduate dietitian or a specialist nutritionist or a sports expert specializing in sports nutrition is required.

The administrative / support staff of the gym / sports school will be proportional to the extent of the services provided and the number of trainees.

The sole purpose of the gym or sports school is to provide physical exercise and sports or learning and cultivation of a recognized or non-recognized sport (according to the statute).

For the cases that there is a canteen in the gym / sports school, there should be a relevant operating license.

Vitamins and nutritional supplements should not be available for sale inside the gym / sports school area.

Trainees under the age of 18 will require the written consent of the parental caregivers.

With the start of the operation of the Gym / Sports School, the start must been announced at the Local Tax Office..

The Gym operates within the legal operating hours, ie daily and Saturday from 06.00 to 24.00 and Sunday 10.00 -24.00.

For the registration in the gym or the sports school, as well as for the annual renewal of the registration, a special card will be kept, in which a doctor will confirm that the interested person can train in the taught sport. The managers of the gym will show the cards of the trainees during the checks carried out by the Certification and Control Committee according to article 9 of Presidential Decree 219/2006.

In the gym / sports school there is a first aid pharmacy as well as any other necessary aid for the treatment for injuries.

Fees / Imposts

  • Private Gym or Sports School (for the submission of the notification a receipt of payment of a fee is submitted) - in case of electronic submission via EU-GO Center a photocopy of the deposit receipt is sent to a bank account indicated by the electronic EU-GO Center:
    Fee code
    1418
    Payment type
    Bank cashierDigital (debit / credit card)Digital (web banking)
    Type
    e-Administrative Fee

What you will need

Identification and signature verification means
Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
    Notification of Relocation - Expansion of Gym or Sports School to a New Building
    What you will need
    1Solemn Declaration of a private engineer stating that all the building conditions and obligations of the current institutional framework are met, accompanied by Annex B (Part A and B ) of the P.D. 219/2006 (GG 221/ Α/ 2006).Solemn Declaration
    Filed by
    Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    2Solemn Declaration of a qualified electrician stating that the Gym or Sports School has a safe and secure electrical installation and complete ventilation, accompanied by Annex B (Part A and B ) of the P.D. 219/2006 (GG 221/Α/ 2006).Solemn Declaration
    Filed by
    Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    3For the identification / legalization of the interested person, they are presented in the relevant Region or in the KEP that operates as CSR: - by the legal representative of the legal person: a certificate from the administrative or judicial authority responsible for keeping the register of non-settlement and non-bankruptcy of the company as well as a certificate from the administrative authority responsible for keeping the register regarding the legal representation of the company or - by natural person: photocopy of identity card or other document such as a relevant temporary certificate of the competent authority, passport, drivers license or personal health booklet of all insurance companies (from the provisions of § 4 of article 3 of Law 2690/1999, as in force after its amendment with article 25 of Law 731/2008).Identification document
    Filed by
    Presented by the applicantSubmitted by the applicant (digital)
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    4- Building permit of the building - Architectural designs, drawings and plansDrawings/studies by an engineer/architect
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    5Solemn Declaration of a qualified electrician stating that the Gym or Sports School has a safe and secure electrical installation and complete ventilation, accompanied by Annex B (Part A and B ) of the P.D. 219/2006 (GG 221/Α/ 2006).Solemn Declaration
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    6Ownership certificate or Lease AgreementProperty titles
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    7The supporting documents required by each federation by case basis, for the fulfillment of special building conditionsDrawings/studies by an engineer/architect
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    8Fire safety CertificateCertification
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    9Tax clearance and insurance awarenessSocial Security Clearance Certificate (eEFKA)
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    10A copy of the criminal record of the owner and manager of the gym.Criminal Record Copy for General Use
    Filed by
    Ex officio (manual)Keep within business establishment
    11- Copy of the TEFAA Degree fot the Director of the gym. If the qualifications have been obtained in educational institutions abroad, the degree must have been recognized by SAEP or DOATAP - Employer certificate, certificate of insurance stamps or other document proving that the Director of the gym / sports school has at least three years of experience in managing mass or individual learning or training programs - DPS document of employment full time employment for the Director of the gym - Solemn Declaration of the Gym Manager in which they state that they comply to the conditionsOther
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    12Copies of Degrees from T.E.F.A.A. If the diplomas have been obtained in educational institutions abroad, must have been recognized by SAEP or DOATAP or a Copy of Profes-sional License from the competent government agency.Proof of Study
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    13Employment contract and copies of relevant Degrees. If the diplomas have been obtained in educational institutions abroad, have been recognized by SAEP or DOATAP for the dietitian or specialist nutritionist or sports scientist (if they provided services related to preparation and monitoring of nutritional programs).Proof of Work
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    14Evidence of recruitment and employment of staff (DPS etc.) of administrative / support staff of the gym / sports school.Proof of Work
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    15- Copy of the Companys Articles of Association and any amendments to it or the Official Gazette (if the articles of association are published) - Act of the administrative body of the legal entity, which appoints its representative vis-a-vis the Regional Governor - Certificate of non-solution - Non-bankruptcy certificate - Certificate of the administrative or judicial authority responsible for keeping the register, where the name of the legal representative appears.Legal documents from legal entities
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    16Rules of procedure operationRegulation
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    17Special canteen permit in the area of the gym or sports school (if required).Enabling act
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    18Starting a profession in the Local Tax OfficeTax certificates
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    19Special registration card in the gym of the interested parties and annual medical certificate of each interested party.Notification/Announcement
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    20Written consent of parents for trainees under 18 years of age.Solemn Declaration
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    21First aid pharmacyOther
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    22Tax Clearence CertificateTax clearance certificate
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons

    Legislation

    • Description
      Amendment of par. D of article 4 of Presidential Decree 219/2006.
      Legal references
    • Description
      Amendment of Article 2 of Presidential Decree 219/2006 - Services provided.
      Legal references
    • Description
      Amendment of Articles 1 and 2 of Presidential Decree 219/2006 - Operating License and Services Provided.
      Legal references
    • Description
      Terms and conditions for the establishment and operation of Private gyms or private sports schools
      Legal references
    • Description
      Processing through Citizens Service Centers - Points of Single Contact (PSC)., Application form
      Legal references

    About

    Process code
    781838
    NACE code
    93.13
    Description of NACE code
    Fitness facilities

    Other Information

    Languages supported
    English
    Ways of provision
    Establishment

    Remarks

    With the submission of the supporting documents, a certificate is provided by the competent Directorate of the relevant Regional Unit, which has the position of a license/ Expansion of the gym or sports school to a new building.

    ID: 781838

    Name: Notification of Relocation - Expansion of Gym or Sports School to a New Building