In the context of the growing food service industry, restaurants, hotels, bars, etc., the demand for on-site alcohol sales and service is very high. To ensure legal and transparent business operations, businesses and business households need to comply with regulations on registration for on-site alcohol sales.

GT Law provides Full-package, professional and efficient on-site alcohol sales registration service, support customers to complete procedures quickly and accurately, helping customers focus on business activities.

What is on-premises alcohol sales?

According to Decree 105/2017/ND-CP (amended by Decree 17/2020/ND-CP), “Selling alcohol for on-premise consumption is the activity of selling alcohol directly to customers for consumption at the business location”.

Common business locations that carry out this activity include restaurants, eateries, cafes, bars, hotels, karaoke, etc.

Subjects and conditions for registration to sell alcohol for on-site consumption

According to current regulations (Decree 17/2020/ND-CP), businesses that serve alcohol on-site no longer have to apply for a license. license sell alcohol for on-site consumption too, but registration is required with the competent state agency before officially trading this item.

Subjects required to register: All individuals and organizations (enterprises, cooperatives, business households) that sell alcohol directly to buyers for consumption at the business location are required to register to sell alcohol for on-site consumption.

Conditions for registration to sell alcohol for on-site consumption:

• Is a legally established enterprise, cooperative, cooperative union or business household.
• Have a clear, fixed business location, and have full documents proving legal rights to use the business location (such as a lease contract or land use rights certificate).
• Alcohol sold on-site must have a clear origin and source and must be provided by a trader with a legal license to produce, distribute, wholesale or retail alcohol.
• In case of self-producing alcohol for on-site sale, the establishment must have an industrial alcohol production license or a license to produce artisanal alcohol for business purposes.

GT Law's on-premises alcohol sales registration service includes:

GT Law provides comprehensive services, helping clients simplify all related procedures:

1. In-depth consultation and condition assessment

• Legal advice: Explains in detail the latest regulations on the sale of alcohol for on-premise consumption, mandatory conditions and rights and obligations of alcohol traders.
• Facility condition assessment: Guide customers to check and prepare necessary conditions regarding business location, wine origin, and other legal documents.
• Additional career advice (if needed): In case the business registration certificate of the company or business household does not have an industry code related to beer/alcoholic beverage business, we will advise and support the implementation of additional industry procedures before registering to sell alcohol.

2. Draft and complete documents

GT Law will, on behalf of the client, prepare a complete set of documents to register for on-site alcohol consumption sales according to regulations, including:

• Certificate of registration for sale of alcohol for on-premise consumption (according to form No. 13 in Section II of Appendix to Decree 17/2020/ND-CP).
• Certified copy Certificate of Business Registration or Certificate of Business Registration (registered for the business of selling alcoholic beverages/beer and wine business).
• Documents proving legal right to use business premises (for example: business premises lease contract, land use rights certificate).
• Copy of alcohol purchase contract with a trader licensed to produce, distribute, wholesale or retail alcohol.
• Power of attorney (if the applicant is not the legal representative).
• Support notarization of necessary documents (free).

3. Representative submits application and monitors progress

• Submit application: The customer representative submits the application to the Economic Department or the Economic and Infrastructure Department of the district/county where the trader has its business headquarters.
• Monitoring and handling of incidents: Closely monitor the application review process, promptly supplement or correct the application as required by the competent authority (if any) to ensure the application is approved.

4. Receive results and handover

• GT Law received notification of approval for the sale of alcohol for on-site consumption from the District People's Committee.
• Deliver results on-site as requested by customers.
• Advise on the rights and obligations of merchants selling alcohol for on-premise consumption after approval, as well as regulations on the purchase, sale, and advertising of alcohol.

Service process for registering to sell alcohol for on-premise consumption at GT Law

We build a scientific and transparent working process to ensure convenience and optimal efficiency:

Step 1: Receive request & initial consultation

• Please contact GT Law, we will listen to your needs and provide detailed advice on the conditions, procedures and necessary documents.

Step 2: Quote & Sign Contract

• GT Law sends detailed and transparent service quotes, committed to no additional costs.
• Signing a service contract based on agreement between both parties.

Step 3: Prepare documents & submit to state agencies

• GT Law drafts all documents in accordance with regulations.
• GT Law representative submits application at Economic Department or Economic and Infrastructure Department at district level.

Step 4: Track & deliver results

• Continuously monitor the application processing.
• Receive approval notification and deliver to customer.

Service completion time: From 10 – 15 working days from the date of receipt of valid documents.

Service fee for registration of on-site alcohol sales at GT Law

GT Law provides professional services at reasonable and transparent costs, ensuring superior quality.

• In Ho Chi Minh City: Full package from X,000,000 VND. (Contact for detailed advice)
• In Hanoi: Package from X.000,000 VND. (Contact for detailed advice)
• Other provinces: Please contact GT Law to receive a detailed quote.

The above cost includes government fees and service fees, no additional charges are guaranteed.

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With extensive experience and understanding of the legal regulations related to alcohol trading, GT Law is a trusted partner to help customers complete the registration procedure for selling alcohol for on-site consumption quickly and effectively. Contact us today for a free consultation!