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Special Licence Sign for the Operation of an Amusement Theme Park

Basic information

Institutional Body

MINISTRY OF TOURISM

Description

The procedure pertains to the granting of a Special Operation Label to amusement theme parks businesses and it is addressed to citizens and businesses.

At a glance

Points of ServicePoints of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE)
Number of Documents0
Cost
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

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

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

Availability of the appropriate area - ownership or concession of use for at least 20 years since the date of submission of the application for the approval of the suitability of the area.

After an inspection is carried out and the necessary evidence is submitted, the application of the architectural and landscaping study, as well as the operational readiness of the business shall be verified, i.e.: - Observance of the approved architectural studies. - Proper operation of the sewerage system. - Meeting of the fire-safety requirements for the building installations. - Ensuring the proper operation of the mechanical and electrical installations and equipment. - Appointment of safety managers. - Meeting of the specifications of the JMD 16793/23-9-2009 (GG 2086/B) as amended and in force.

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.

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. If the application is submitted by a legal person, it shall be accompanied by documents proving its legal composition and operation.
    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 Amusement Theme Parks
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.Single Certificate of Judicial Solvency
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entities
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 installation is not owned.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. If issued by a local authority, it is sought ex officio.Criminal Record Copy for General Use
Filed by
Ex officio (manual)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
7Building permit for the totality of the business installations, issued by the Urban Planning Service of the relevant Local Government Authority (OTA) and copies of the corresponding drawings, validated by the competent urban planning office.Drawings/studies by an engineer/architect
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
8Attestation of proper operation of the sewerage system, issued by the Health Service of the competent Local Government Authority (OTA).Certificate
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
9Certificate of fire safety for the building installations of the centre.Certification
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
10Certificates of proper operation of the mechanical and electrical installations and equipment, signed by competent engineers, members of the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE).Certification
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
11Solemn Declaration of the applicant about the appointment of security officials for each partial installation (included in the Application – Solemn Declaration form).Solemn Declaration
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
12Solemn Declaration of the applicant about observing the specifications of the JMD 16793/23-9-2009 (GG 2086/B) as amended and in force.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
    Inclusion of amusement parks in the special touristic infrastructure premises

  • Description
    Prerequisites for eligibility in the incentive scheme provided in Law 3299/2004. Amendments: - Law 4582/2018 (GG 208/Α), article 61 (validity extension of 16793/23-9-2009 for the inclusion in the incentive scheme of legislation as well as for the building of the premises without the inclusion in the incentive scheme) - Law 4281/2014 (GG160/Α), article 214, par.1 - amending article 6 MD 16793/23-9-2009 (GG 2086/Β) (criteria and documentation for the purpose control/check) - Law 4254/2014 (GG 85/Α) article1, subpar. Στ13, subcase. 5β – amending article1 and article 3 MD 16793/23-9-2009 (GG 2086/Β) (abolishment of conditions/prerequisites for the establishment of amusement parks combined with main hotel resorts, abolishment of specific standards) - JMD ΔΙΑΔΠ/Φ.Α.2.1./1619/19.01.2011 (GG 28/Β) - amending article 7 MD 16793/23-9-2009 (GG 2086/Β) (documentation, procedure, KEP-EKE facilitation of the procedure, deadlines for the completion of the procedure, rules concerning a lack of reply from the competent authority)

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Process code
626618
NACE code
93.21
Description of NACE code
Activities of amusement parks and theme parks
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 approv-al), the applicant may request an attestation from the competent authority, according to Law 3230/2004 (GG 44/A/11-2-2004).

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