The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) is the authority responsible for issuing all wholesale gas licenses in South Africa. You must apply to DMRE before you can apply for a license to distribute or sell natural gas.
How to apply for your wholesale license,
To apply for your wholesale license, fill out the relevant form or forms and pay the required fees.
The first thing that you need to do is decide on how many gas distributorships (gas stations) you want to have in South Africa. This will determine how much money it will cost to set up your business.
The next step is filling out an application form with all necessary information such as the name of the applicant; contact details such as an address, phone number and email address; type of company registration (corporation or limited liability partnership); nature of the business activity—distribution only or retailing too!
We recommend contacting us first so we can give advice based on our experience running similar businesses for many years now!
Documents that are required to support your application.
You will need to attach all supporting documents that are required to support your application.
The application form should be filled out correctly, with all information and signatures attested by witnesses who have known you for at least two years and who know they can be contacted in case of an emergency. The correct fees should be paid and any other relevant documents attached. The DMRE may also require more documentation such as:
- A copy of a valid South African ID book or passport;
- An original medical certificate;
- Proof of insurance cover (if applicable)
- An affidavit is a written statement of facts.
- The affidavit must be made before a commissioner for oaths.
- The affidavit must be sworn before a commissioner for oaths.
It will have to be notarized and signed by you or your representative(s).
The DMRE may also require you to provide a copy of your ID. You must provide this at the time of application and upon request, as it is an essential part of proving your identity and age when applying for a gas distribution license.
You will need to provide the DMRE with a copy of your ID, and you may also need to provide a copy of your ID.
If they approve your application, the Department of Mineral Resources (DMRE will issue you a gas distributor’s license).
Conclusion
We hope this article has helped you to understand what it takes to become a gas distributor in South Africa. Remember that the DMRE is an extremely thorough body, so there’s no room for mistakes or anything that might jeopardise your application process. If you’re still unsure about which type of license would suit your business best, then contact us today for advice!
