Licence Application Process
Applications are submitted through EPRA's online portal under the comprehensive LPG trade category. The process is the most rigorous, including extensive financial assessments, infrastructure verification, and compliance checks across all aspects of LPG import, export, and wholesale operations.Fee Structure
No fees are charged for Petroleum Business Licences issued by EPRA. This includes the comprehensive import, export, and wholesale LPG licence.Documentary Requirements
Required documentation includes all documents for import, export, and wholesale operations:- Comprehensive business registration and compliance certificates
- Proof of import/export capabilities and infrastructure
- International quality certification for LPG handling
- Customs and port authority clearances for both import and export
- Proof of adequate storage capacity for bulk LPG
- LPG testing laboratory certification
- Environmental management and safety plans
- Financial statements demonstrating capacity for large-scale operations
- International market access and supply contracts
Cost Considerations
The indirect costs are the highest in the LPG sector:- Import terminal and export facility infrastructure
- Large-scale LPG storage capacity (spheres, bullets, or caverns)
- International quality and quantity certification
- Customs bonding and surety for both import and export
- Advanced inventory and logistics management systems
- Compliance with international LPG trade standards
- Foreign exchange and financial risk management
- Multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance