An Alcohol License in Thailand enables you or your company to legally sell alcohol in Thailand. The typical establishments that need a liquor license are often bars and restaurants. Also, you would need to hold the license if you planned to import goods or operate as a wholesaler. If you plan to operate a bar, you might also want to consider getting the firm an entertainment license. You can get this for yourself from a renowned lawyer or accountant in Thailand.
You will need to have these documents to obtain an alcohol license in Thailand.
- Company’s registration documents,
- Copy of the rental or lease agreement,
- Proof of the restaurant’s business address,
- Copies of house registration for restaurant/bar owner, or,
- Letter for authorization of the lessor of the premises, or,
- Copy of the identity documents of a license holder,
Having a liquor license would let you and your business sell alcohol in Thailand. Generally, businesses that require a liquor license are restaurants and bars. Also, when going to import or wholesale, then you will require obtaining this license. Similarly, running a bar separately will need to apply for the one along with an entertainment license for the business.
For your information, licenses like alcohol licenses and cigarette licenses are not much expensive as compared to the entertainment license. However, the liquor licenses expire at the end of the year, December 31. Therefore it must be renewed then. You can shoulder this responsibility on your accountant while they do the financial statement.
If you have a registered business in Thailand, the license must be in the business holder’s name. As for the application, you must file it with the District Office, in the location of your restaurant or bar.
So, if you are all set to start your own restaurant or bar, call us today, we can help in getting it done real fast, provided you have all the necessary documents.
Disclaimer
You will not get an alcohol license if your bar is near a school or any religious area.
