Liquor Licences

What documents must accompany such an application?

A business zoning certificate/ consent letter from the municipality for industrial purposes.
Written representation in support of the application
Any determination/consent approval or authority required by the Act.
A valid proof of payment that the prescribed application fee has been deposited into the bank account of the DTI.
A valid certified copy of ID/Passport of the applicant.
A trading business permit if the applicant is a foreigner.
A SAPS clearance certificate not older than 3 months.
If the applicant is a juristic person, valid copies of registration issued by the CIPC (Companies and Intellectual Property Commission) or any other relevant registration authority indicating the financial interest of all members etc.
A valid tax clearance certificate if the applicant is a juristic person issued by SARS within 12 months from the date of application.
Verification certificate issued in terms of the B-BBEE Act.

Liquor Licence Application Requirements

⦁ Name/s of applicant

⦁ Identity number

⦁ Address

⦁ Gender

⦁ Race of applicant

F A Q

What is the National Liquor Authority (NLA)?

Are there any fees payable when applying for a liquor registration?

What is the National Liquor Authority (NLA)?

The National Liquor Authority is a regulatory body within the Department of Trade and Industry responsible for administering The National Liquor Act 2003 (Act No.59 of 2003).

NLA is responsible for the regulation of macro manufacturers and distributors of liquor.

Who is a macro manufacturer?

Are there any fees payable when applying for a liquor registration?

What is the National Liquor Authority (NLA)?

A macro manufacturer is a person or entity that manufactures liquor above the prescribed volume thresholds i.e.

Beer: 100 million litres

Sorghum beer: 50 million litres

Wine: 4 million litres

Spirits: 2 million litres

Are there any fees payable when applying for a liquor registration?

If I am already registered with NLA and want to relocate to new premises, will my application for re

Yes. There is a set of prescribed fees for various types of transactions, for example for new application, an annual renewal fee, transfers, relocation's and alterations of registered activities.

If I am already registered with NLA and want to relocate to new premises, will my application for re

Yes, relocation can be made by filing NLA 14 and paying the prescribed relocation fees of R1500 (minimum) depending on the threshold. (See prescribed fees). The application will be considered and granted if all the relocation requirements are met, for example premises relocated to a zoned area.

Which zoning certificate does NLA require for new applications, relocations etc?

If I am already registered with NLA and want to relocate to new premises, will my application for re

Which zoning certificate does NLA require for new applications, relocations etc?

A business zoning certificate for industrial purposed or a consent letter from the relevant municipality or a consent letter from the traditional authority in an area which is under a traditional authority.

Can I continue to trade without a valid liquor registration?

If I am already registered with NLA and want to relocate to new premises, will my application for re

Which zoning certificate does NLA require for new applications, relocations etc?

No. If your liquor registration has been cancelled you cannot continue to trade. Trading without a license is an offence punishable by law.