Importers (wholesalers) and manufacturers (suppliers) of alcoholic beverages, including those licensed to distribute beer and wine. Required when: Required upon application for an importer or manufacturer license to ensure the payment of excise taxes. Exemptions: Limited wine importers (importing less than 1,000 cases…
Overview
What it is.
Importers (wholesalers) and manufacturers (suppliers) of alcoholic beverages, including those licensed to distribute beer and wine. Required when: Required upon application for an importer or manufacturer license to ensure the payment of excise taxes. Exemptions: Limited wine importers (importing less than 1,000 cases…
Who usually needs it
Importers (wholesalers) and manufacturers (suppliers) of alcoholic beverages, including those licensed to distribute beer and wine.
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.
StateDEBond amountThe bond amount is determined by the Commissioner but typically calculated as a…Term lengthContinuousObligeeDelaware Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner (OABCC)RenewalThe bond must be maintained in full force and effect as a condition of the biennial license renewal.Bond classTax BondCategoryAlcohol & BeverageBondAlcoholic Beverage Tax BondStatutory reference4 Del. C. § 504; 4 Del. C. § 543(b)(2)JurisdictionState
