Wholesalers and importers of malt beverages and wine, nonresident vendors, and distilleries holding an ABC permit. Required when: Required as a condition of registration with the Department of Revenue for excise tax purposes after obtaining an ABC permit from the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission. E…
Overview
What it is.
Wholesalers and importers of malt beverages and wine, nonresident vendors, and distilleries holding an ABC permit. Required when: Required as a condition of registration with the Department of Revenue for excise tax purposes after obtaining an ABC permit from the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission. E…
Who usually needs it
Wholesalers and importers of malt beverages and wine, nonresident vendors, and distilleries holding an ABC permit.
Pricing & timing
What to expect.
Generic pricing
License bonds are required by state and local governments to ensure compliance with industry regulations. Typical Pricing:. • Small bonds (under $25,000): Typically $100–$250 per year (flat fee). • Larger license 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. Same-day approval is typical for many common license bonds. Some license bonds may price higher de…
Typical timeframe
Issuance timeframe varies by bond type and underwriting
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.
StateNCBond amountFor wholesalers and importers, the bond amount is based on the combined tax due…Term lengthContinuousObligeeNorth Carolina Department of RevenueRenewalThe bond remains in effect until cancelled. However, the Secretary of Revenue may periodically review the sufficiency of the bond and increase the required amount (up to $50,000) if it no longer covers the taxpayer's an…Bond classLicense BondCategoryAlcohol & BeverageBondAlcoholic Beverage Surety BondStatutory referenceN.C. Gen. Stat. § 105-113.86JurisdictionState
