United Republic of Tanzania

Petroleum Bulk Procurement Agency (PBPA)

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What are the requirements to be registered as an importer of petroleum products with PBPA?

Requirements needed for OMCs registration with PBPA

  1. Application letter;
  2. A certified true copy of the following;
    • Certificate of Incorporation;
    • Petroleum Wholesale license issued by EWURA;
    • Business Trading License;
    • TRA Importation License;
    • TIN Certificate;
    • VAT Certificate;
    • Memorandum and Article of Association;
    • Hospitality agreement(s) or proof of own storage facility;
  3. Specimen signature of at least two representatives;
  4. List of staff responsible for handling all operations related to receiving petroleum products;
  5. Three months’ volume of importation projections;
  6. Letter from BRELA showing the current status of the company, including;
    • Name of Shareholders (number of shares should be stated);
    • Name of Directors;
    • The last time the company filed returns;
  7. Comfort letter from OMC banker stating the OMC’s financial position;
  8. Tax clearance certificate and;
  9. The source of financing is proved by a letter from a financier committing to finance the OMC.