How to Obtain a Liquor License in South Africa
What is a liquor?
A liquor is a name for an alcoholic beverage that is distilled from grains, fruits, vegetables or sugars concocted into a strong drink.
How is liquor different from liqueur?
Liquor has high alcoholic content of averagely 40% and is generally not sweet but liqueur is sweet in nature and its alcoholic content is averagely 15%.
What is a liquor license?
It is any permit, qualification or registration given by a Liquor Licensing Authority that permits the sale and distribution of liquor under liquor laws
Why is liquor license required?
1. It is required to monitor business operation of institutions dealing with the manufacture, sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages.
2. It is required to help maintain peace and decrease crime rate in a city.
What are the types of liquor license in South Africa?
1. On consumption license
2. Special on consumption license
3. Temporal liquor license
4. Occasional liquor license
5. Events license
6. Transfer license
7. Wine grocer liquor license
8. Off consumption license
9. Special Off consumption producers license
Who is qualified to apply for liquor license from South Africa?
1. A person above the age of 18 years
2. Corporations and industries
Who is not qualified to apply for liquor license?
1. A person who is bankrupt
2. A person sentenced to prison without paying a fine
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How can I procure a liquor license from South Africa?
Send an application for a liquor license to the provincial liquor boards.
The following listed documents are needed for the procurement of a liquor license
1. Copies of Identification Cards
2. Proof of address
3. Business registration form
4. Business zoning certificate from the appropriate assembly
5. Tax clearance certificate
6. BEE certificate
Is the liquor license a one-time procurement certificate or needs to be renewed yearly?
A liquor license is renewed annually.
Which institution regulates the alcohol industry in South Africa?
The National Liquor Authority, which is a subsidiary of the corporate regulations division of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
How much does a liquor license cost?
The cost of liquor license in South Africa varies, depending on the type of license and the location of the business. Liquor license for small bar/club cost R1,500 and the license for restaurant or hotel cost of R10,000
Can I get a liquor license to sell from home?
Liquor license is issued to institutions and not to residential properties
How much profit does a liquor store make in a month in South Africa?
Liquor stores make an average profit of R506,251 monthly.
What is the easiest Liquor to make?
Mead as it requires small number of ingredients and equipment
What is the price needed to start a liquor store in South Africa?
A liquor store, depending on the size and location, cost from R1.7 million – R2 million
What liquor are popular sold in South Africa?
1. Jerepigo
2. Pinotage
3. Inverroche Verdant Gin
4. Hakkiesdraad Mampoer
5. Xotic Comets Tutti Frutti Vodka
6. KWV South African 3 Year Old Brandy
7. KWV 5 Year Old Brandy
