Trader who wish to import alcohol must apply for a license of alcohol distribution. Hong Bang Law Firm would like to consult the overall procedures and conditions to apply for a license of alcohol distribution as follows.

Conditions for issuance of License of Alcohol Distribution

• Being an enterprise established in accordance with the law;
• Having a alcohol distribution system in the area of ​​02 provinces or central cities or more (including the area where the enterprise’s head office is located); There must be at least 01 alcohol wholesaler in each province or city. In case the enterprise has established a branch or a business location outside its head office to trade in alcohol, the certification of the alcohol wholesaler is not required;
• There is a written introduction or a contract in principle of the wine producer, other alcohol distributor or overseas alcohol supplier.

Procedures of application of License of Alcohol Distribution

Step 1: Announce Wine products

• Agency implementing procedures: Department of Industry and Trade.
• Time: 7-10 working days.

Step 2: Apply for a Liquor Distribution License

• Agency implementing procedures: Ministry of Industry and Trade.
• Time: 30-35 working days.

Documents to be provided

• Name (list of wines to be distributed);
• A copy of the business registration certificate;
• A copy of the lease contract or documents proving the lawful right to use the premises expected to be a warehouse, a place to retail alcohol and sell alcohol for on-site consumption (if any) according to regulations;
• A copy of the written receipt of the announcement of regulation conformity or the self-declaration of conformity with food safety regulations (for alcohol without technical regulations) of the alcohol products to be traded;
• A copy of the principle contract, confirmation letter or commitment to participate in the alcohol distribution system of alcohol wholesalers; a copy of the alcohol wholesale license of the trader who intends to join the distribution system of the enterprise applying for the license (minimum 2 contracts with the wholesaler);
• A written commitment made by the trader, clearly stating that the trader ensures full compliance with the requirements and conditions on fire prevention and fighting, and environmental protection as prescribed by law at the head office or location. point of sale and warehouse.
• Documents related to alcohol supplier:
• Copies of introductory documents or principle contracts of wine producers, other alcohol distributors or overseas wine suppliers, clearly stating the types of alcohol expected to be traded in accordance with business activities. action of alcohol suppliers;
• In case the alcohol supplier is a domestic trader, a copy of the License to produce alcohol or License of alcohol distribution is required.

Services to be provided by Hong Bang Law Firm

• Advice on conditions, order and procedures for announcing alcohol products and applying for a license to distribute alcohol;
• Drafting dossiers for announcing alcohol products and applying for Alcohol Distribution License;
• Representing clients to submit and receive documents and amend documents (if necessary) at competent state agencies;
• Hand over all records and results of the procedures immediately after the two parties sign and complete the obligations under the service contract.

If you need more detailed advice as well as how to access this service, please contact Lawyer Nhat Nam via hotline: 0912.35.65.75, 0912.35.53.53 or call the legal consulting centre at 1900.6575 or send a service request via email: lienheluathongbang@gmail.com.

We wish you and your family good health, peace and success!

Best regards,

Hong Bang Law Firm.