FiGAS - International Fair for the Natural and Liquid Petroleum Gas Sector 2012

"FIGAS & VEHIGAS" is the unique International Fair in Peru specialized in Natural Gas (NG), Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) that is organized every two years since 2004.

This event is authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Commerce and Tourism (MINCETUR), Co-Organized by the Ministry for Energy and Mines and supported by the Peruvian Fair Association (AFEP).

Exhibitors are mainly Suppliers of Equipment, Supplies and Vehicles for the Gas Industry.

The Peruvian Market for these Equipment and Vehicles is very large and competitive with many brands of foreign and local suppliers.

Peru is an open market. There are no trade barriers or limitations on imports and the foreign exchange is free.

Imports are subject to 12% of Import Duty on the CIF value (Cost, Insurance and Freight) of the merchandise, plus 19% Sale Tax (IGV).

However, equipments to be exhibited in this event can be Temporarily Imported without paying import duties or presenting Bank Guarantee.

Private Meetings will be organized in conjuction with the exhibition to present new products to Directors, Managers, Supervisors and Specialized Personnel of companies who use and sell Gas Equipment and Supplies.

It is expected to receive 8,000 visitors during the three days event.