Application for a licence to manufacture excisable products - alcohol

These instructions will help you complete your Application for a licence to manufacture excisable products - alcohol (NAT 5906, PDF 401KB).

When to use this application

Use this application to apply for an excise licence to

• manufacture beer
• manufacture liqueurs and other excisable beverages
• distil spirits
• undertake maturation, blending or reduction in strength of spirits
• denature ethanol.

A manufacturer's licence also allows you to store on your premises the manufactured excisable goods and the materials used in manufacture.

When we say 'you', we are referring to the person or entity applying to hold the licence. When we say 'premises' we mean the premises that are to be licensed.

You must be licensed before you undertake any of the above activities. If you already hold an excise licence for a different activity, you must complete a new application for all additional activities.

If you are applying for a licence for the first time, or for a different licence type, contact us to discuss your circumstances before completing your application.