{"id":1365,"date":"2022-01-09T22:59:29","date_gmt":"2022-01-09T22:59:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uk.legalvision.com.au\/?p=1365"},"modified":"2022-06-21T06:25:36","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T05:25:36","slug":"when-does-business-need-liquor-licence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/regulatory-compliance\/when-does-business-need-liquor-licence\/","title":{"rendered":"When Does a Business Need a Liquor Licence in England and Wales?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If your business plans to sell liquor on its premises, you will almost certainly need to apply for a licence. The type of licence you apply for will depend on the type of business you are running and the frequency with which you plan to sell alcohol. This article will outline some of the rules and regulations around liquor licensing and offer some guidance on applying for your liquor licence.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What Type of Businesses Need a Liquor Licence?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A business that wants to sell or supply liquor will need a licence from the relevant licensing authority. This will apply to all types of business, including:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">bars;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">pubs;&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">restaurants;&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">cinemas;&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">cafes; and&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">takeaway stores.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, some clubs, such as sports clubs, may be able to get a certificate instead of a licence.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you make an application for a liquor licence, then the licensing authority will be required to grant you your application. This is a simple process, provided you comply with all relevant requirements. However, there are different types of licences you may need, depending on the business you are running.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Premises Licence<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A premises licence is appropriate for any business that intends to sell alcohol on a permanent basis as part of their business. A premises licence will authorise the use of your premises to sell alcohol. A &#8216;premise&#8217; can be a business property such as a shop, but it can also be a truck, boat, or any structured part of a building. For example, you will want to get a premises licence if you are selling alcohol in:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">an off-licence grocery store;&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a bar; or&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a restaurant.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The process for getting a premises licence is straightforward. 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In that case, you will want to complete a &#8216;temporary event notice&#8217; to your local authority. Regulated entertainment might be:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a boxing event;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">live music; or<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a performance or play.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A temporary event notice must involve less than 500 people and last less than 168 hours. This temporary event notice will be necessary for you to serve alcohol.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Licensing Fees<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You may also have to pay an application fee to the relevant licensing authority. The fee that you have to pay will depend on the &#8216;band&#8217; of your premises. You can check your premises\u2019 band on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/organisations\/valuation-office-agency\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Valuation Office Agency website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are planning on selling alcohol on your premises, you will want to make sure that you have the relevant licence or certificate to sell alcohol legally. The licence type will depend on your business.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A licensed premise will usually also need a designated supervisor, who will be responsible for the sale of alcohol. If you want to sell alcohol as part of your club, you may be able to get a club premises certificate, which means that you do not need a designated supervisor. As part of the application process, you may have to pay an application fee to the licensing authorities. <\/span>Y<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ou should check the rules on the government website for your specific type of business for more information.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For legal advice regarding liquor licences, <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/regulatory-compliance-lawyers-lp\/\">LegalVision\u2019s regulatory and compliance lawyers<\/a> can assist as part of our LegalVision membership. For a low monthly fee, you will have unlimited access to lawyers to answer your questions and draft and review your documents. Call us today on <a href=\"tel:+448081968584\" class=\"AVANSERnumber dynamic-number\">0808 196 8584<\/a> or visit our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/membership\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">membership page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1641768659201\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can someone contest my application for a liquor licence?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Suppose a person makes a representation about you or your business. In that case, the licensing authority will decide whether that representation is relevant in considering whether to grant you a licence or not. The licensing authority may hold a hearing to decide this point.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1641768668326\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can I sell alcohol all night?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Sometimes, a licensing authority can use an early morning alcohol restriction order to stop the sale of alcohol at a time period between 12 am and 6 pm. 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