Approval for archaeological firms

What this is

Approval fees for archaeology firms (National and International) are non-tax public revenues collected by the Government in consideration of processing applications for the accreditation of national and foreign archaeology firms intending to operate within the national territory. These fees are payable by firms seeking official authorization to conduct archaeological studies, surveys, excavations, expert assessments, cultural heritage impact assessments, and other archaeological services in accordance with the applicable regulations. The fees cover the administrative and technical review of applications, the verification of the firms' scientific, technical, and professional qualifications, as well as the issuance or renewal of the accreditation. They are intended to ensure that both national and international archaeology firms possess the required expertise to operate on the country's archaeological heritage, promote the protection, conservation, and enhancement of cultural heritage resources, and support the financing of government inspection, monitoring, and regulatory activities in the archaeology sector.