How to Obtain Authorization for the Sale of Petroleum Products and Derivatives In Benin

Obtain Authorization for the Sale of Petroleum Products and Derivatives In Benin By Online

It is recommended to visit at the Ministry of Industry and Commerce Office. Administrative Secretariat of the Ministry Please refer to the office location and contact section’ below for the contact information and address.
- Take all the necessary forms for application in the office at front, and complete them correctly.
- Go to the counter or cashier’s office and cash the check . You will then get the receipt for payment.
- Attach all documents required (listed below under the Required Documents section below) and
- Send the application to be recorded and verified by the personnel who will be attending and they will issue you a receipt for the treasure slip.
The file of application will be sent to the Head of the Administrative Secretariat officer for further evaluation, approval and signature by the minister.
Following processing which lasts within 8 to 11 days, The authorization forms will then be released for applicants in the Administrative Secretariat of the Ministry Front Desk.
Return to this office using the National identity card as well as the you have received the treasure slip, and then take an authorization document.

Required Documents For Obtain Authorization for the Sale of Petroleum Products and Derivatives

The application must be made on plain paper and include indication of name, address and position of petitioner (original)
IFU registration certificate (simple copy)
Status of the company (simple copy)
Extra from trade register as well as credit for property that is movable (simple copy)
Ten-year investment program (original). The document must contain the establishment of a network of service stations having an aggregate storage capacity of 600 m3 and encompassing at the very least 6 (06) departments within the country, as well as its financing plan.
The presentation of the business and the directors (original) This document should be accompanied by documents that justify their knowledge of the economy and technical aspects of petroleum products
Summary market study that identifies the outlets as well as supply and demand conditions (original)
General safety program for installations and protection of the environment (original)
Document that proves that the whole share capital has been paid (simple copy)
The receipt of payment gives the right to examine the file

Office Locations and Contacts

MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY and COMMERCE
Address: Route de l’Aeoroport, Cotonou
BP 363
Tel: +229 21 30 76 45 / +229 21 30 76 47
Working hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30-12:30; 15:00-18:30

Fees

Processing fee: CFA 2,000,000. It is payable by check.

Processing Time

Processing time ranges from 8 and 11 days

Requirements Information

The applicant’s information, including name, address, and position.
The full legally valid name used by the business
Contact information of the company or applicant
Address of the residence of the company
IFU registration certificate details
Company status details
Summary market study that identifies the supply and outlets
Capital Investment details

Need to have the Document

The Authorization document that authorizes sales of petroleum derivatives and products are issued by Benin’s Benin ministry of commerce in Benin to applicants to permit the holder to apply for an operating license from the relevant authority.

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