Manufacturers, distributors, brewers, and bonded warehouse operators of alcoholic beverages. Required when: Required prior to the issuance or renewal of an alcoholic beverage manufacturer or distributor license. Exemptions: The Division may reduce the bond amount for manufacturers or distributors with low business vol…
Overview
What it is.
Manufacturers, distributors, brewers, and bonded warehouse operators of alcoholic beverages. Required when: Required prior to the issuance or renewal of an alcoholic beverage manufacturer or distributor license. Exemptions: The Division may reduce the bond amount for manufacturers or distributors with low business vol…
Who usually needs it
Manufacturers, distributors, brewers, and bonded warehouse operators 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.
StateFLBond amountThe amount depends on the license type: $25,000 for general manufacturers and d…Term lengthContinuousObligeeFlorida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Alcoholic Beverages and TobaccoRenewalThe bond remains in effect continuously until cancelled. The surety company typically bills for the premium annually. Cancellation requires 60 days' written notice to the Division.Bond classTax BondCategoryAlcohol & BeverageBondBond for payment of taxesStatutory referenceFlorida Statutes § 561.37JurisdictionState
