Wholesale distributors of beer, wine, or spirituous liquors, and certain manufacturers or transporters of alcoholic beverages. Required when: Application for a wholesale alcoholic beverage permit or a transportation permit.
Overview
What it is.
Wholesale distributors of beer, wine, or spirituous liquors, and certain manufacturers or transporters of alcoholic beverages. Required when: Application for a wholesale alcoholic beverage permit or a transportation permit.
Who usually needs it
Wholesale distributors of beer, wine, or spirituous liquors, and certain manufacturers or transporters of alcoholic beverages.
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.
StateARBond amountThe bond amount is equal to three (3) times the greatest tax amount on sales du…Term lengthContinuousObligeeArkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control DivisionRenewalThe bond remains in effect as long as the permit is active; permits must be renewed annually by June 30th.Bond classTax BondCategoryAlcohol & BeverageBondAlcoholic Beverage Tax BondStatutory referenceArk. Code Ann. § 3-7-106; Ark. Code Ann. § 3-5-216JurisdictionState
