{"id":31930,"date":"2021-06-17T12:23:10","date_gmt":"2021-06-17T06:53:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=31930"},"modified":"2021-06-17T12:23:12","modified_gmt":"2021-06-17T06:53:12","slug":"wine-shop-license-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wine-shop-license-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"A Beginner\u2019s Guide to obtain a Wine Shop License in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">If you intend to sell alcohol-based beverages such as wine, whisky, rum, or beer in India then you would require a\u00a0liquor license\u00a0for that. Liquor is usually available in clubs, bars, restaurants, hotels, discos, and pubs. Henceforth, a liquor license is a must-have requirement to open such establishments in India. Legally, it\u2019s an offense to sell alcohol-based beverages without this license. Also, the liquor sale law mandates the obtainment of a Wine shop License in India. This blog will let you know how to get a Wine shop License in India in a legal way.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wine-shop-license-in-india\/#What_parameters_does_Wine_Shop_License_regulate_in_general\" >What parameters does Wine Shop License regulate in general?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wine-shop-license-in-india\/#Type_of_liquor_licenses_available_in_India\" >Type of liquor licenses available in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wine-shop-license-in-india\/#Mandatory_Documentation_for_wine_shop_license_in_India\" >Mandatory Documentation for wine shop license in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wine-shop-license-in-india\/#Procedure_to_avail_wine_shop_license_in_India\" >Procedure to avail wine shop license in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wine-shop-license-in-india\/#Pricing_related_to_Wine_shop_license_in_India\" >Pricing related to Wine shop license in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wine-shop-license-in-india\/#Fundamental_laws_that_regulate_the_sale_of_liquor_in_India\" >Fundamental laws that regulate the sale of liquor in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wine-shop-license-in-india\/#Important_Points_to_Ponder_for_Wine_Shop_License_in_India\" >Important Points to Ponder for Wine Shop License in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wine-shop-license-in-india\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_parameters_does_Wine_Shop_License_regulate_in_general\"><\/span>What parameters does Wine Shop License regulate in general?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>A wine shop license administers the key parameters, such as\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Which entities are eligible for the selling of alcohol-based beverages?\u00a0<\/li><li>Time constraint and avenues for selling alcohol<\/li><li>Quantity of alcohol-based beverages being sold<\/li><li>Charges\u00a0imposed on the alcohol-based beverages being sold\u00a0<\/li><li>Category of alcohol being sold<\/li><li>Who can buy alcohol from the registered shop?\u00a0<\/li><li>Candidate eligible for producing &amp; distributing alcohol<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/apply-for-liquor-license-for-your-restaurant\/\">How to apply for Liquor License for your Restaurant <\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Type_of_liquor_licenses_available_in_India\"><\/span>Type of liquor licenses available in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>Beer and Wine Shop License<\/em><\/strong>: Sale of beverages containing a moderate quantity of liquor, such as wine and beer<\/li><li><strong><em>Restaurant Liquor License or All-<\/em><\/strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/liquor-license\"><strong>Liquor License<\/strong><\/a><\/em><strong><em>:<\/em><\/strong> Accessible to those restaurants whose income from the sale of alcohol is less than or equivalent to 40%.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong><em>Tavern Liquor License:<\/em><\/strong> Accessible to those establishments whose 50% of profit comes via liquor selling.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong><em>Brewpub Liquor License:<\/em><\/strong> Available to those who are engaged in the brewing of beer and wine.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong><em>L1:<\/em><\/strong> Refer to a Wholesale license for the supply of liquors to other license holders.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong><em>L3\/L5:<\/em><\/strong> Act as legal permission to serve non-Indian liquor to consumers in their rooms\/ in bar\u00a0<\/li><li><strong><em>L5: <\/em><\/strong>Refers to legal permission to serve non-Indian liquor to consumers in bars.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong><em>L6:<\/em><\/strong> Meant for retail vendors dealing with trading of Indian-made liquors &amp; beers.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong><em>L19:<\/em><\/strong> L19 is mandatory for clubs serving overseas liquor to end-users.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong><em>L49:<\/em><\/strong> Meant for individual who intends to serve alcoholic beverages at the party.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong><em>L-9:<\/em><\/strong> Legalizes the retail selling of overseas liquor.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong><em>L-10: <\/em><\/strong>Meant for those who wish to sell Indian &amp; foreign liquor.<\/li><li><strong><em>P-13:<\/em><\/strong> Available to hotels for serving non-India liquor for a specific function<\/li><li><strong><em>P-10:<\/em><\/strong> Meant for serving the liquor at the specific event within the city.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mandatory_Documentation_for_wine_shop_license_in_India\"><\/span>Mandatory Documentation for wine shop license in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The documentation for a Wine shop License in India differs\nstate-wise. The list below reflects the generalized documents one has to\narrange to get this license from the relevant authority.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Applicant\u2019s Identity as well as address proof\u00a0<\/li><li>Address proof regarding the place of business.\u00a0<\/li><li>Municipal corporation\u2019s as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/fire-department-noc-in-india\"><strong>Fire Department\u2019s NOC<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>Application incorporated with personal as well as business details<\/li><li>MOA and AOA for private limited companies.\u00a0<\/li><li>Recent copy of <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/income-tax-return-filing\"><strong>Income Tax return<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li><li>Applicant\u2019s digital photos in a permissible size.\u00a0<\/li><li>Affidavit reflecting non- criminal track record of the concerned applicant.\u00a0<\/li><li>An affidavit declaring that the applicant does not have pending dues.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_to_avail_wine_shop_license_in_India\"><\/span>Procedure to avail wine shop license in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since each state leverages an autonomous legal structure for\nselling and consumption of liquor, it may cause some confusion in the mind of\nfirst-timer. Therefore is advisable to connect with a lawyer or expert\u2019s firm\nlike <strong><em>Corpbiz\n<\/em><\/strong>to overcome such complications. Once you decided what class of license\nyou will avail of, visit the online portal of the State Excise Department and\ntake the following steps.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Download the e-form regarding the Wine Shop License.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Duly fill the downloaded form with the requested details such as type of license, type of liquor, place of business, and background details.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Next, furnish the said form attached with the supporting documents before the concerned authorities.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Next, pay the mandatory application fee while furnishing the application.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The state authority will examine the submitted particulars and may intimate the applicant for further clarification.<\/li><li>Post-verification, the authority will send the notification to the applicant, enclosing the detail of the license. The said notice will be shared publically to invite any objections from localities. Note: Applicant will be vested with the right to retaliate any objection through the prescribed course of action.&nbsp;<\/li><li>If everything goes smooth and no objection arises, the authority will bestow the wine shop to the applicant.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pricing_related_to_Wine_shop_license_in_India\"><\/span>Pricing related to Wine shop license in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The price for obtaining the wine shop license in India\nrevolves around three important factors, such as;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Type of license<\/li><li>Nature of the business entity<\/li><li>Nature of event, if applicable<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The following section explains the average cost of various\nlicenses in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Temporary Liquor License<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This license is for throwing small ceremonies or parties in\nan area with a max populace of 20 lakhs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>For less than 100 members \u2013 Rs 7,000.<\/li><li>For more than 100 members \u2013 Rs 10,000<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FL-4 License<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cost around Rs 13,000 and it is mandatory for those who\nintend to host a party with alcoholic beverages in a private flat or\nresort.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Permit Room License<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>To serve in permit rooms \u2013Rs 5,44,000<\/li><li>For restaurants as well as wine\/beer shops Rs 1,50,000<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">State Liquor License<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Anywhere between RS 5000 to Rs 15000 based on the state<\/li><li>Yearly license fee in Tier-1 cities Rs 10 lakhs<\/li><li>Yearly license fee in Tier-2 cities Rs 7.5 lakhs<\/li><li>Yearly license fee in Tier-3 cities Rs 5 lakhs<\/li><li>Yearly license fee in Tier-4 cities Rs 2.5 lakhs<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fundamental_laws_that_regulate_the_sale_of_liquor_in_India\"><\/span>Fundamental laws that regulate the sale of liquor in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the most fundamental laws that regulate the sale of\nliquor in India are as follows;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Different-laws-governing-the-sale-of-liquor-in-India-1.png\" alt=\"Fundamental laws that regulate the sale of liquor in India\" class=\"wp-image-31933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Different-laws-governing-the-sale-of-liquor-in-India-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Different-laws-governing-the-sale-of-liquor-in-India-1-300x119.png 300w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Different-laws-governing-the-sale-of-liquor-in-India-1-768x306.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Points_to_Ponder_for_Wine_Shop_License_in_India\"><\/span>Important Points to Ponder for Wine Shop License in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Every state has autonomous liquor laws for the production, sale, and consumption of liquor<\/li><li>21 is the minimum age limit for buying moderate liquor in Delhi as per the Delhi Excise Department. For hard liquor, the minimum age limit is 25.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>In Maharashtra, the sale and production of alcohol are not legally permissible in the places like <em><strong>Chandrapur<\/strong><\/em><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chandrapur\"><em><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/sup>, Wardha &amp; Gadchiroli.\u00a0<\/li><li>A liquor license comes with a validity period of one year from the issuance\u2019s date. Its renewal must be done 30 days before the expiration.\u00a0<\/li><li>Conditions for revocation of this license include; selling of liquors on dry days, serving alcohol to minors, and breaching norms underpinned by the State Excise Department.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is now crystal clear that a wine shop license in India revolves around plenty of legal implications. Those who are allegedly found guilty of breaching the State Excise Department\u2019s norms will encounter rigorous penalties. Therefore, if you want to starts a liquor-based business, be ready for complying with endless compliances. <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/\"><strong>CorpBiz\u2019s<\/strong><\/a> experts are always behind you intending to render class-leading services regarding government compliances and registration.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/shop-establishment-certificate-for-distributors-marketers\/\">How to get Labour and Shop &#038; Establishment Certificate For Distributors and Marketers? <\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you intend to sell alcohol-based beverages such as wine, whisky, rum, or beer in India then you would require a\u00a0liquor license\u00a0for that. Liquor is usually available in clubs, bars, restaurants, hotels, discos, and pubs. Henceforth, a liquor license is a must-have requirement to open such establishments in India. Legally, it\u2019s an offense to sell [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":31947,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[649],"tags":[1818],"acf":{"service_id":"395"},"authorName":"Pankaj Tyagi","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-42.jpg","authorDescription":"Pankaj has a diverse experience of writing research papers, blog, and articles during his college time. 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