What is Liquor License for Importer?
A Liquor License for Importer (or Liquor License for Importer in most forms of Commonwealth English) is a governmentally issued permit to sell, manufacture, store, or otherwise use alcoholic beverages.
How to get a Liquor License for Importer in India?
If you are planning to serve liquor in your bar then for that you have to get a Liquor License for Importer first. The following are the steps you need to take for obtaining a Liquor License for Importer
Why this License is Required?
In India’s richest state, every time you bake a rum cake or make liqueur-filled chocolates for your family, you could be breaking the law. That’s because you need a liquor permit to use alcohol in food—even for self-consumption.
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Who can get Liquor License for Importer?
Seller
Manufacturer
Stores
Alcoholic Beverages
Document Required for Liquor License for Importer
- Application in prescribed form (Annexure-1) duly signed by M.D./Authorized Director/ Authorized Working Partner/President or Secretary of the Society.
- Appendix B on an affidavit stating the details of the company/firm with sale figure all over India and Ex-distillery price (EDP).
- Appendix C stating the details of the brand applied for with the sale figures all over India and Ex-distillery price(EDP), expected MRP, various duties etc.
- Product declaration of the brands applied.
- ENA Certificate - neutral alcohol (double distilled) / extra neutral alcohol.
- TMC under Trade Mark Act, 1999 or registered Trade Mark licenced to the applicant/usership agreement (not required for Beer & Wine), in case of Foreign TMC, the brand should be applied in India.
- An Affidavit regarding genuiness of foreign TMC.
- Copies of Excise Verification Certificate for sale verification.
- Sale Verification Report.
- Certificate of sale figure & EDP from Excise Authority
- Memorandum & Article Association of the company/ Partnership deed under the Partnership Act, 1932/Certificate of Registration in the Cooperative Society/Partnership Deed under Limited Liability Act, 2008.
- Licence copy of Distillery/Brewery/Bottling Plant from where the brand is being manufactured/bottled.
- Power of Attorney duly signed by authorized Director/MD/Appointment of Attorney by the applicant.
- Solvency Certificate issued by SDM except Ltd. co. & existing L-1 licencee.
- Copy of Latest IT Return/ Copy of PAN Card/Copy of latest IT Assessment order/Copy of Income Tax Clearance Certificate.
- No Dues Certificate from Delhi Excise Department.
- No Dues Certificate from VAT Department, Delhi.
- CA Certificate regarding Sale & EDP of the brands.
- Affidavit under section 13 of Delhi Excise Act, 2009 and Rule 23 & 35 of Delhi Excise Rules, 2010.
- Chemical Analysis Report of the brand applied from the Govt. Authorised Lab./other reputed Pvt. Institution.
- An attested copy of the annual account and Balance sheet duly audited.
- Performance Report of the company issued by E.I.
- Personal Bond with Surety of Rs. 5 lacs.
- List of Directors/partners/members of the company/firm/society or form-32 in case of change from MOA.
- Board Resolution/Proof of Authorization in favour of applicant to apply for L-1 licence for the year 2020-21.
- Photograph of MD/Applicant Director & Attorney.
- Name, address & photographs of each of the employees working at the BWH.
- Affidavit from Existing licencee
- Affidavit from New licencee
Role of Shamkris and Process of Liquor License for Importer
Shamkris adopts a results-oriented approach to compliance with mandatory licence requirements in the organization. A simple and guidance methodology help organisation to achieve licence in a timely manner and cost-effective. Shamkris support 100% in advisory, Guidance, Compliance with respect to license requirements to obtain approval.
The License process described below:
- Advisory for the document required
- Preparation of documents as per application & list of documents.
- Application File
- Inspection by the department if required
- Liason department
- Yearly Compliance if Applicable
- Renewal when due
Who can issue the Liquor License for Importer?
FAQ
Documents Required for Obtaining a Liquor License
• Identity Proof of the Applicant.
• Address proof of the applicant.
• Address proof of the premise used for serving/selling/storing/manufacturing of alcohol.
• NOC from the state fire department and municipal corporation.
Restaurant Liquor License: This is the most common type of liquor license. It is also known as the “all liquor license” because it generally allows one to serve all types of alcohol. … So, in simplest terms, a liquor license is a legal authorization to sever alcohol.
To apply for a liquor license, contact your local ABC agency to acquire the appropriate forms, fill them out, and submit them. In some states, you’ll need to submit an application to both your state and town or county. Do this as early as possible, as review times are often longer than 30 days.