This bond is required for businesses that manufacture, distribute, or sell alcohol and tobacco products in Florida. The state requires it to guarantee that these businesses will properly collect and pay all required state taxes on alcohol and tobacco sales. If a business fails to pay the taxes they owe, the bond provi…
Overview
What it is.
This bond is required for businesses that manufacture, distribute, or sell alcohol and tobacco products in Florida. The state requires it to guarantee that these businesses will properly collect and pay all required state taxes on alcohol and tobacco sales. If a business fails to pay the taxes they owe, the bond provi…
Who usually needs it
Manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, distributing agents, exporters, stamping agents, and importers of alcoholic beverages and/or tobacco products (including cigarettes, other tobacco products, and nicotine products like vaping items) who hold licenses or permits for these activities in Florida. The bond guarantees payment of state excise taxes, fines,…
Pricing & timing
What to expect.
Generic pricing
Tax bonds guarantee payment of taxes or compliance with tax regulations. Typical Pricing:. • Standard tax bonds: Commonly around 1–5% of the bond amount annually. • Credit impact: Good credit: starting around 1–2% · Average credit: typically 2–4% · Credit challenges: often 4–5% or higher. • Credit check: Required for most tax bonds. Common types include sales tax bonds, fuel tax bonds, and cigarette/tobacco tax bonds. Quick approval is typical for applicants with good credit. Some tax bonds…
Typical timeframe
Credit-based approval — typically 1–2 business days
Application
What to do next.
Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
Start the application.
You are on the exact bond page. The next step is to start the quick application.
StateFLBond amountVaries by license type or projectObligeeState of FloridaBond classTax BondCategoryOtherBondAlcohol and Tobacco Tax BondPlain descriptionThis bond is required for businesses that manufacture, distribute, or sell alcohol and tobacco products in Florida. The state requires it to guarantee that these businesses will properly collect and pay all required sta…Who needs this bondManufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, distributing agents, exporters, stamping agents, and importers of alcoholic beverages and/or tobacco products (including cigarettes, other tobacco products, and nicotine product…
