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Fuel license for personal use
Licensing of fuel activities involves obtaining official permits from the State Tax Service for the trade, storage, production and import of fuel. In the case of using fuel for personal needs, the license is issued exclusively for its storage. Obtaining such a license, firstly, legalizes the activities of the business entity, and secondly, confirms that the fuel is stored exclusively to meet its own production, technological or economic needs. The presence of a license also serves as a guarantee against the application of penalties.
Who can obtain a license for fuel for personal needs?
In 2025, such a permit may be obtained by legal entities and individual entrepreneurs who store fuel exclusively for their own consumption, primarily for refueling their own vehicles, machinery, equipment, or for use in the production process without sale to other persons. Below are the main points:
- such a permit is required for each fuel storage location;
- fuel must not be stored in a vehicle fuel tank or consumer container up to 5 liters;
- to obtain it, you must contact the State Traffic Safety Administration.
What documents are required to obtain a license for fuel for personal use?
To obtain a license, it is necessary to submit a corresponding application in paper or electronic form through the Electronic Taxpayer’s Office. According to the Law of Ukraine № 3817-XII, the following information must be indicated in the application:
- first, the applicant’s details (full name, location, EDRPOU code);
- second, the type of license;
- third, the address of fuel storage locations in stationary tanks, codes according to the Codifier of Administrative-Territorial Units and Territories of Territorial Communities (KATOTTG) for each such location;
- fourth, the budget classification code, the amount of the first payment paid for the license, as well as the details of the payment document (in particular, receipts);
- fifth, the total capacity of the tanks (for non-stationary containers with a volume of more than 250 liters, as well as consumer containers with a volume of up to 250 liters separately).
At the request of the licensing authority, additional documents may also be required for the application in accordance with current national legislation. To clarify the list, we recommend checking the official website of the territorial bodies of the State Tax Service and obtaining legal advice from one of the specialists of the law firm “Prikhodko and Partners”.
What is the responsibility for conducting fuel activities without obtaining a license?
Unlicensed fuel activities entail administrative and criminal liability. Below are the main differences between these two types.
First, administrative liability. According to Article 164 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, conducting economic activities without an appropriate permit entails the imposition of a fine with confiscation of the relevant raw materials. As of April 2025, the fine is up to UAH 85,000. Moreover, the Law of Ukraine № 3817-XII expands the scope of such legal liability and provides for the possibility of imposing a fine of UAH 34,000 for the first violation and UAH 170,000 for the second and subsequent violations.
Second, criminal liability. According to Article 203 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, if engaging in unlicensed economic activities has caused significant material damage to the state or citizens, punishment is provided in the form of a fine, corrective labor, or restriction of liberty for a term of up to two years.
Legal support for obtaining a license for fuel for own needs from Law Firm “Prikhodko and Partners”
Our law firm offers comprehensive legal support for the process of obtaining a license for fuel for own needs, providing clients with professional support at every stage. The services of our lawyers are aimed at compliance with the law, minimizing risks, optimizing time and your efforts, and their cost is determined directly during an introductory consultation with the client.
Legal support for obtaining a license includes the following services:
- detailed consultation and analysis of documents to clarify the client’s needs, compliance of activities and documents with licensing criteria, determination of the necessary list of documents for submission to the State Tax Service;
- preparation of a full package of documents, drawing up and processing an application for a license, support for the process of submitting documents to the State Tax Service;
- control over the consideration of documents and interaction with the State Tax Service by tracking the status of the application (its systematic update), prompt response to requests, provision of additional documents at the request of the territorial State Tax Service body.
Therefore, a license for fuel for own needs is issued for each storage location, and to obtain it, it is necessary to apply to the Main Directorate of the State Tax Service, submitting a relevant application and a receipt for payment of the first license fee. Carrying out activities for storing fuel for own needs without a license entails liability in the form of significant fines, confiscation, and even imprisonment for a period specified by law.
Contacting Prikhodko and Partners is your reliable step towards the legal and smooth implementation of activities related to the storage of fuel for your own needs. We will provide you with professional support and help you get a license without any extra hassle. To find out the cost of legal assistance, fill out the form below.
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