Application for a licence to store tobacco

These instructions will help you complete your Application for a licence to store tobacco (NAT 7177, PDF 438KB).

When to use this application

Before you can store tobacco products such as cut tobacco, cigarettes, cigars or snuff, on which excise has not been paid, you need to be registered as an excise client and licensed by the ATO.

To apply for a licence you need to:

• phone us to discuss your circumstances, and
• complete the Application for a licence to store tobacco (NAT 7177, PDF 438KB).

This guide describes what is required at each section or question on the application form. Use this guide as a reference and write your answers on the form.