Liquor licence costs in NSW

It depends on the licence type and the authorisations you need. Every application carries NSW Government fees as well as professional costs, and authorisations such as extended trading add to both. Our cost estimator gives a figure for your business that includes all NSW Government fees and charges.

Yes. Every NSW licence holder pays an annual liquor licence fee to Liquor & Gaming NSW, made up of a base fee that depends on the licence type, plus any risk-based loadings. Loadings apply for regular trading after midnight and for compliance history, and discounts apply to venues with no demerit points.

Preparing and lodging the application, the plan of management, a SoRPE where required, notifications, responding to submissions and negotiating conditions. Our estimates include all NSW Government application fees.