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Guidance and support for applicants seeking a Wine shop license, Liquor license, or Excise license across different Indian states – from eligibility and documentation through to final approval.

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    What We Do

    Guidance and support services are offered to people and organizations who apply for a Wine shop license, Liquor license, and Excise license in different Indian states. This platform helps applicants understand eligibility requirements, required documents, and the complete procedure for a State excise license online application through their respective state government website.

    The excise department manages the manufacture, storage, transportation, distribution, and sale of liquor beverage products according to the state laws. It issues licenses, inspects, enforces excise regulations, stops any illicit liquor trade, and also generates income for the government through licensed organizations. If you want to get a Wine shop new license or information regarding Liquor permit application then you are at the right place.

    Choose Wisely

    Choose the Right License
    for Your Business

    Requirements and application processes depend on your business—whether you need a Wholesale (L-1), Retail Store (L-10), or Restaurant/Bar (L-15/L-17) license. Fees and rules are strictly enforced.

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    Wholesale

    L-1 / L-1F

    For manufacturers, breweries, and wholesale vendors supplying alcohol.

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    Retail Shops

    L-10

    Granted to private individuals, companies, or partnerships for direct retail sales. Note: Typical L-6 retail vends are exclusively operated by government undertakings like DTTDC and DSIDC.

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    Restaurants & Bars

    L-15 / L-16 / L-17

    Required for hotels, independent restaurants, and clubs to serve liquor on the premises.

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    Events

    P-10 / P-10A / P-13

    Temporary permits for serving Indian and Foreign Liquor at banquets, farmhouses, or commercial events.

    Common Documents Required

    • Certificate of Incorporation, Partnership Deed, or Society Registration.
    • Proof of lawful possession of the premises (Lease/Rent Agreement).
    • No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from the Municipal Corporation and the State Fire Department.
    • Detailed layout / floor plan of the premises.
    • Income Tax Returns (ITR) and proof of no dues from the VAT and Excise Departments.
    • An affidavit declaring no criminal record.

    Application & Verification Process

    • Document Submission & Fees: Upload all necessary documents and pay the requisite processing fees (often ₹5,000 for bars).
    • Verification: A Site Inspection Committee will evaluate your premises to ensure it complies with distance norms (e.g., no retail vend within 100 meters of major educational institutions, hospitals, or religious places).
    • Approval: If no objections are raised and all conditions are met, the department will issue the license.

    Need help choosing the correct license?

    Our experts guide you from document preparation to final approval—hassle-free.

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    From application to approval - 4 checkpoints, tracked in order

    01

    Online Application

    Complete your process of Online application for liquor license with us. Choose your state and start the process of applying with our assistance.

    02

    Document Verification

    We ensure that our representatives will help in the process of verification of your application details and documents, which will help in minimizing any delays in processing.

    03

    Physical Verification

    Where required by state regulations, the concerned authority may conduct a physical inspection of your business premises before approving the license of wine shop or any other excise license.

    04

    License Approval

    After the entire process of verifying everything and fulfilling the requirements, the relevant authority then proceeds to issue the license. The bar license cost, liquor license cost, wine shop license price, and beer shop license price varies according to the state, the kind of license, the type of business, and government fees.

    —Apply for a New License

    Select your state to begin.

    Select your state from the list to gain access to the State Excise website and proceed with your application. We also offer information on the bar cum restaurant application online, WB state excise license online, Assam state liquor permit, and more.

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      Requirement Notes