Liquor Licence NSWWholesaler liquor licence (NSW)
A producer/wholesaler licence also covers businesses that sell liquor only to other licence holders, such as importers, distributors and wholesalers. There are no sales to the public, and the business can run from an office, warehouse or home, with stock stored on or off site.
What the licence allows
You can
- Sell and distribute to other licence holders
- Import and distribute liquor to venues and retailers
- Operate from an office, warehouse or home business
- Store stock on or off site, or with a third-party logistics provider
Limits
- No sales to the public
- No tastings or retail sales to the public
- No PO box addresses
Authorisations often added
- 6-hour closure variation
Applying for authorisations together with the licence is usually quicker than adding them later.
Cost
The cost depends on the authorisations you need. Our calculator gives an estimate that includes our professional costs and all NSW Government fees and charges.
Common questions
When a company holds the licence, it generally needs an approved manager to run the premises day to day. The manager must be approved and must complete the required training.
Usually, yes. Your liquor licence must match what council has approved, including the use, trading hours and capacity. Speak with us before lodging a development application so the two line up. In some circumstances it may be possible to lodge your licence application before council has approved the use, but there can be risks with this.