Ghana - Obtain Permit or License for Offshore Bunkering

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for License for Offshore Bunkering in person, the applicant has to approach the NPA office in Ghana Contact link
2. Applicants approach the NPA office and applicants can get their application form.
3. Applicant has to enter all the information in the application form.
4. Applicant must make sure to carry both photocopies and originals of all documents are necessary for completing this procedure.
5. Applicant must make sure to carry all the necessary documents that are mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page. (Both photocopies and originals)
6. Payment of appropriate fees should be made and that can be found under the "Fees" section of this page.
7. Submit the completed form in two copies along with the supporting documents to the respective office.
8. This application will be processed and information will be verified by the NPA.
9. If the verification is successful, the notification will be sent to the applicant.
10. The applicant after seeing the notification can go to the NPA office and applicant get the license.
11. Generally, the processing time for this procedure takes 30 to 45 days.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Certificate of incorporation/ certificate to commence business
• Company regulations code 8-82
• Cover letter (applicant)
• Company regulations (company code)
• Letter from register general with form 20 @21 attached
• Audited financial reports
• Valid SSNIT clearance certificate (applicant)
• Business plan (applicant)
• Company profile (applicant)
• Copy of applicant pack receipts
• An official application of intention to supply crude oil and refined products to the country via Telex/fax/letter.
• Current annual report
• Profile showing its history
• Audited accounts for the last three years.
• Company registration certificate
• Passport of the applicant
• National identity card
• Technical and financial capabilities (health financial status, good credit standing and records
• Experience description of the company
• Trading experience certificate

Office Locations & Contacts

National Petroleum Authority (NPA)
Location: Accra
Address: JR84+QC Accra, Ghana
No.6 George Walker Bush Highway Adjacent Petroleum Commission Dzorwulu, Accra
Email: [email protected]
Contact number: +233302550333
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Eligibility

• A citizen of Ghana or
• A body corporate registered under the Companies Code, 1963 (Act 179) or
• A partnership registered under the Incorporated Private Partnerships Act, 1962 (Act 152) or
• A foreign individual or foreign company in a registered joint venture relationship with a citizen of Ghana or a Ghanaian company.

Fees

• The fee for acquiring a license is USD 750, 000.00 and a processing fee of USD 37, 500.00.

Validity

• License validity is for 1 year and this license is renewable annually.

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Processing Time

• The processing time for this procedure takes 30 to 45 days.

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Instructions

• The National Petroleum Authority was established by an Act of Parliament (NPA Act 2005, ACT 691) to regulate the petroleum downstream industry in Ghana. As a Regulator, the Authority ensures that the industry remains efficient, profitable, fair, and at the same time, ensuring that consumers receive value for money.

Required Information

• Applicant’s address
• Contact number
• Email id
• Name of the company
• Contact details(email address, telephone, fax ,mobile number)
• Details of person to contact (name, position, telephone/mobile number)
• Details of the owner (name, telephone/mobile number)
• Declaration

Need for the Document

• The National Petroleum Authority wishes to inform the general public, specifically, those who intend to be, or are already service providers in the petroleum the downstream sector, on provisions under the national petroleum authority act 2005, (act 691) and the requirements for obtaining a license.
• A person shall not engage in a business or commercial activity in the petroleum downstream industry unless that person has been granted a license for that purpose by the Authority.

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