Service Offering in all Provinces
Types of Liquor Licenses
Liquor Licenses are divided in two distinct categories namely On Consumption Liquor License (Liquor sold may only be consumed on the premises and may not be removed from the premises) and Off Consumption Liquor License (Liquor sold may not be consumed on the premises.) In addition to this the law provides for a Distributors Liquor License or Wholesale Liquor License. (Liquor may only be sold to licensed entities such as Liquor Stores, Pubs and other) and Manufacturers Liquor License.
Eventually each Province will have its own Provincial Liquor Act. The requirements and types of licenses may differ from province to province.
Renewal of Liquor Licenses (we assist with renewals in Gauteng)
Lodgement of Liquor License Applications (all Provinces)
We will advise the applicant which information is required for the submission of his Liquor License Application. We cannot lodge an application with outstanding information.
Other requirements
A major factor remains the zoning of the property. Your local Municipality`s Planning Department or Land Use Department can confirm the suitability of a premises for an application for a specific Liquor License, should it be a Liquor Store, Restaurant, Tavern, Club or any other Liquor License.
The Applicant of the Liquor License must be domiciled in South Africa, have no criminal record, may not be insolvent or a minor and must be in good standing at the Receiver of Revenue, to name only a few requirements. It is important to remember that: A manager must be appointed should the holder of the Liquor License not be available to manage and be responsible for the business. Before any alterations or extensions of the licensed premises are made, the license holder must apply to the Liquor Board for approval.
The licensee shall at all times display at a conspicuous place on the premises the Liquor License. It is advisable to attach the proof of payment of the Liquor License for the current year to the license.
In Gauteng; The licensee shall ensure that the name of the Business, type of Business, type of Liquor License, times of Business and Liquor License number are visibly written in characters of larger than 5 centimetres in height, on the front door or window of the licensed premises.
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Choosing a Liquor License Consultant
The applicant must take great care in choosing a Liquor License Consultant. Unfortunately there are many unethical and incompetent Liquor License Consultants.
To safeguard yourself use the following check points to evaluate a Liquor License consultant.
- Ask for references and proof that the Liquor Licenses of the references given to you have been issued by the Liquor Board.
- Ask for a written quote. Ask the questions – what is included/excluded? What cost must be paid by the applicant once the Liquor License is handed to him
(Does the Liquor Consultant pay the application fee, floor plan, photos, advertisements in the Government Gazette/Newspapers; does he pay for the Liquor Traders registration (if applicable)?
- How long has the Liquor License consultant been operating? Ask for proof of his first successful Liquor License that was issued by the Liquor Board.
- Ask for identification of the Liquor License Consultant and record it.
Please note
Section 23 (3) of the Gauteng Liquor Act 2 of 2003
Where an application for a license has been refused by the Board, NO new application may be made in respect of the same premises within 1 (one) year from the date of refusal, except by special leave granted at the discretion of the Board. It is therefore critical to choose your Liquor License Consultant with care.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not apply for liqour licensing on a residential stand without municipal approval (at your house) – Click on Rights for further information.
PLEASE NOTE: We DON’T apply for a MOBILE Liquor License. Refer to the article Mobile Liquor Licenses
Gauteng Liquor Act , 2003 (Act 2 of 2003)
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Type of Liquor License | Times of Business |
Hotel | 10:00 – 04:00 |
Restaurant | 10:00 – 02:00 |
Theatre | 10:00 – 02:00 |
Tavern | 10:00 – 02:00 |
Pool Club | 10:00 – 02:00 |
Dance Hall | 10:00 – 02:00 |
Night Club | 18:00 – 02:00 |
Pub | 10:00 – 02:00 |
Gaming | 10:00 – 02:00 |
Sorghum Beer on-consumption | 10:00 – 02:00 |
Club | 10:00 – 02:00 |
Sports Ground | 10:00 – 02:00 |
Catering / Occasional | 10:00 – 02:00 |
Micro Manufacturers | 08:00 – 20:00 |
Sundays 09:00 – 15.30 | |
Sorghum Beer off consumption | 08:00 – 20:00 |
Sundays 09:00 – 15:30 | |
Liquor Store | 08:00 – 20:00 |
Sundays 09:00 – 15:30 | |
Wholesale | 08:00 – 20:00 |
Sundays 09:00 – 15:30 | |
Grocer`s Wine | 08:00 – 20:00 |
Sundays 09:00 – 16:30 |