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How to open a liquor shop in India ?
How to open a liquor shop in India ? It is explicitly known that a Liquor Shop is the most commercially successful business in India. But everyone can not own a Liquor shop. In this post, you will get to know everything about opening a Liquor Shop!!
What is a Liquor License?
It is legal permission given by the state excise department to those who are willing to expand the boundaries of their business by the distribution of alcohol and alcoholic beverages and drinks at a particular place.
Every state has its own rules and regulations that you must abide by to get a Liquor License.
Types of Liquor License:
There are 4 types of Liquor Licenses.
1. Beer and wine Liquor License
2. Restaurant Liquor License
3. Tavern Liquor License
4. Brew Pub Liquor License
Businesses who can apply for liquor License:
Restaurant
Bar
Club
Hotels
And other entities.
The ambit of Liquor License Covers:
Businesses engaged in selling alcohol
When and where alcohol can be sold
Quantity of liquor sold
The container used to sell alcohol
Types of alcohol sold
Cost of alcohol sold
To whom alcohol can be sold
Information related to distribution and manufacture of alcohol.
Documents Required:
Identity proof of the applicant
Address proof
Address proof of the premises used
NOC from the fire Department
NOC from the Corporation
Application with business details
List of Directors, if the application is of the company, with MOA and AOA
Copy of latest Income Tax Return.
Photograph of the authorized person
Affidavit stating that the applicant has no criminal background
Affidavit stating that the applicant is not a levanter when it comes to payment of dues.
Validity Of Liquor License:
It is valid for 1 year, after that you need to apply for the renewal procedure of the Liquor License.
Revoking of License:
The state excise authority has the power to revoke or suspend your license because of the following reasons:
If selling alcohol on a dry day.
If you are not following the law.
If you are distributing the alcohol to minors.
Guidelines by the State Excise Department:
Purchase Liquor from an approved shop.
Any individual who is not an Income Tax Payer can’t get the Liquor License
Alcohol purchased from a Military Canteen is implied distinctly for the Military Personnel.
Any individual beneath the age of 21 isn’t qualified to buy Liquor
Do not purchase Liquor unlawfully.
Try not to serve liquor on any unapproved premises
The license holder must show the cost of each brand of Liquor served in the
Alcohol Shop.
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