Licence Application Process
The application process through EPRA's portal is similar to the import/export licence but tailored for export-focused operations. Applicants select the "Export and Wholesale of Petroleum Products (Except LPG)" category and provide documentation specific to export activities.Fee Structure
No fees are charged for Petroleum Business Licences issued by EPRA. The fee-free policy applies equally to export and wholesale licences.Documentary Requirements
Required documents include:- Standard business registration and compliance certificates
- Proof of export market access and contracts
- Storage facility documentation (with export-capable infrastructure)
- Customs and port authority clearances
- Quality control and testing facilities certification
- Export documentation systems
- Foreign exchange dealing licenses (where applicable)
- International standards compliance certificates
Cost Considerations
Key indirect costs include:- Export-quality storage and handling facilities
- Customs clearance and port fees
- International certification and testing
- Export documentation and compliance systems
- Foreign market entry and maintenance costs
- Currency exchange and financial hedging
- Logistics and transportation coordination