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Liquor license is a mandatory legal document for organizations and individuals doing alcohol business. In Vietnam, there are many different types of alcohol licenses, each applicable to a specific business activity. This article will analyze and compare types of liquor licenses, and provide information about licensing services at Long Phan.
According to the provisions of Chapter II of Decree 105/2017/ND-CP on Trading in wine with an alcohol content of 5.5 degrees or more (chapter name amended by Clause 4, Article 16 of Decree 17/2020/ND-CP), in general, current types of liquor licenses include:
Each type of liquor license has its own regulations on conditions, documents and licensing procedures.
To better understand the differences between types of alcohol sales licenses, customers can refer to the following comparison table:
License type | Applicable subjects | Licensing conditions | File | Procedure | Duration |
License for industrial alcohol production | Industrial wine production facility | 1. Is an enterprise established according to the provisions of law.
2. Have machinery, equipment, and technological processes for wine production that meet the expected scale of production. 3. Ensure food safety conditions according to regulations. 4. Ensure environmental protection conditions according to regulations. 5. Meets regulations on alcohol labeling. 6. Have technical staff with qualifications and expertise appropriate to the wine production industry. |
Regulated in Article 19 of Decree 105/2017/ND-CP, amended by Clause 14, Article 16 of Decree 17/2020/ND-CP. | Submit application at the Ministry of Industry and Trade | 05 years |
License to produce craft alcohol for business purposes | Establishments that produce handmade wine for business, with an alcohol content of 5.5 degrees or more | 1. Be an enterprise, cooperative, cooperative union or business household established according to the provisions of law.
2. Ensure food safety conditions and alcohol labeling according to regulations. |
Regulated in Article 20 of Decree 105/2017/ND-CP, amended by Clause 15, Article 16 of Decree 17/2020/ND-CP. | ||
Liquor distribution license | Wine distribution business | 1. Is an enterprise established according to the provisions of law.
2. Have a wine distribution system in the area of 02 provinces and centrally run cities or more (including the area where the enterprise is headquartered); In each province or centrally run city, there must be at least 01 alcohol wholesaler. In case an enterprise establishes a branch or business location outside the head office to sell alcohol, confirmation from the alcohol wholesaler is not required. 3. There is a written introduction or principle contract from a wine producer, another wine distributor or an overseas wine supplier. |
Specified in Article 21 of Decree 105/2017/ND-CP (in which Clauses 3,4,5, 7 of this Article are abolished by Clause 7, Article 17 of Decree 17/2020/ND-CP). | Submit application at the Ministry of Industry and Trade | 05 years |
Liquor wholesale license | Wine wholesale business | 1. Is an enterprise established according to the provisions of law.
2. Have a wine wholesale system in the province or centrally run city where the enterprise is headquartered with at least 01 wine retailers. In case an enterprise establishes a branch or business location outside the head office to sell alcohol, confirmation from the alcohol retailer is not required. 3. There is a written introduction or principle contract of a wine producer, wine distributor or other wine wholesaler. |
Specified in Article 22 of Decree 105/2017/ND-CP (in which Clauses 3,4, 7 of this Article are abolished by Clause 8, Article 17 of Decree 17/2020/ND-CP), Clause 5 of this Article Amended by Clause 17, Article 16 of Decree 17/2020/ND-CP. | Submit application to the Department of Industry and Trade | 03 years |
Liquor retail license | Stores, supermarkets, alcohol retailers | 1. Be an enterprise, cooperative, cooperative union or business household established according to the provisions of law.
2. Have the legal right to use a fixed business location with a clear address. 3. There is a written introduction or principle contract of a wine producer, wine distributor or wine wholesaler. |
Specified in Article 23 of Decree 105/2017/ND-CP (in which Clauses 5 and 6 of this Article are abolished by Clause 9, Article 17 of Decree 17/2020/ND-CP) | Submit your application to the district People’s Committee | 03 years |
Liquor license for on-site consumption | Restaurants, bars, karaoke… | 1. Be an enterprise, cooperative, cooperative union or business household established according to the provisions of law.
2. Alcohol for on-site consumption must be provided by a trader with a License to produce, distribute, wholesale or retail alcohol. 3. In case a trader produces their own alcohol for on-site consumption, they must have a License for industrial wine production or a License for manual wine production for business purposes. |
The provision regarding records has been repealed. | Submit your application to the district People’s Committee | 03 years |
Note: The above table is for general reference only. Customers need to carefully study the specific legal regulations applicable to each type of license.
Long Phan provides a comprehensive liquor license application service, supporting customers from A to Z during the licensing process. Services include:
Benefits when using Long Phan’s services:
Contact Long Phan today for detailed advice and service use.
Distinguishing between different types of liquor licenses is very important for customers to choose the right type of license suitable for their business activities. Long Phan with a team of experienced experts is ready to support customers in the licensing process, ensuring effective alcohol business operations. Contact the hotline 0906735386 for detailed advice.
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