Procedures and documents for registering to sell alcohol for on-site consumption

Registering to sell alcohol for on-site consumption is a necessary procedure even though the regulations on applying for a license have been abolished. Traders who want to do business in this field must still register with competent authorities to ensure legal and transparent operations. This not only helps businesses avoid legal risks but also creates favorable conditions for sustainable business development, meeting customer needs.

Conditions for permission to sell alcohol for on-site consumption

According to the provisions of Article 14 of Decree No. 105/2017/ND-CP amended and supplemented by Clause 7, Article 16 and Clause 6, Article 17 of Decree 17/2020/ND-CP, the sale of alcohol for on-site consumption must comply with comply with strict provisions of the law. Traders must fully meet the conditions of facilities and legal documents. This regulation is to ensure product quality and consumer rights.

Specifically, the conditions for selling alcohol for on-site consumption include:

• Being an enterprise, cooperative, cooperative union or business household established in accordance with the law.
• Have the right to legally use a fixed business location, clear address, and register to sell alcohol for on-site consumption with the Economic Department or the District Economic and Infrastructure Department where the trader has their business.
• Alcohol for on-premise consumption must be supplied by a trader holding a License to manufacture, distribute, wholesale or retail alcohol.
• In case a trader produces their own wine for on-site consumption, they must have a License for industrial wine production or a License for manual wine production for business purposes as prescribed in Decree No. 105/2017/ND- CP.

In addition, Article 16 of Decree 17/2020/ND-CP also stipulates: in the process of selling alcohol for on-site consumption, traders must comply with regulations on fire prevention and fighting and environmental protection according to the provisions of the law.

Registration dossier for selling alcohol for on-site consumption

Registration documents for selling alcohol for on-site consumption need to be fully and accurately prepared. Traders need to ensure the validity of each type of document.

Profile includes:

• Registration form for selling alcohol for on-site consumption (according to form No. 13 of Decree 17/2020/ND-CP);
• Copy of Certificate of registration of enterprise, cooperative, cooperative union or business household;
• Copy of lease/borrowing contract or documents proving the legal right to use the proposed premises as a place to sell alcohol for on-site consumption;
• Copy of alcohol sales contract with traders who have a License to produce, distribute, wholesale or retail alcohol.

Submission procedures and application review process

The agency receives and processes documents

Traders need to submit registration documents to sell alcohol for on-site consumption at the appropriate authorities, usually the Economic Department or the Economic and Infrastructure Department of the district where the business is located.

Approval process and application processing fees

Pursuant to the provisions of Clause 2, Article 25, the procedure for applying for a license is prescribed through the following steps:

Step 1: Application submission: Traders submit their application directly or by post or online (if eligible) to the Economic Department or the Economic and Infrastructure Department of the district/county where the business headquarters is located.

Step 2: Appraisal of documents: Within 10-15 working days from the date of receipt of complete and valid documents, the Economic Department or Economic & Infrastructure Department reviews, evaluates and approves the application. Signed to sell alcohol for on-site consumption to merchants.

In case of refusal to consent, a written response must be made clearly stating the reason.

In case there are not enough valid documents, within 03 working days from the date of receiving the documents, the licensing agency must issue a written request for supplementation.

Full package support service for registering to sell alcohol for on-site consumption at Long Phan

Long Phan provides comprehensive services with professional processes. Our team of experts with many years of experience will support customers. Ensuring quick and effective processing time, bringing high results to customers.

Services include:

• Guide traders on conditions for selling alcohol for on-site consumption.
• Draft all necessary documents, including registration application, copy of business license, and related documents.
• Check the accuracy and validity of the application before submitting.
• The customer representative submits the application at the Economic Department or the Economic and Infrastructure Department at the district level.
• Monitor and process additional requests from competent authorities.
• Receive notification of registration approval from authorities.
• Hand over all completed documents to the customer.
• Advice on related obligations after completing registration.
• Support in solving problems that arise during the business process.

Long Phan provides consulting services and support for registering to sell alcohol for on-site consumption, helping customers save time and ensure documents are processed quickly and accurately. For in-depth advice and support in implementing procedures, please contact Long Phan immediately via the hotline: 0906735386 for the most timely and professional support.