Bond required to secure excise tax liability on beer and wine coolers, and wine stored in bonded warehouses
Manufacturers, bottlers, or wholesalers of beer or wine coolers; bonded warehouse permit holders. Required when: Required as a condition precedent to obtaining a license to sell beer or wine coolers to a licensed retailer or obtaining a bonded warehouse permit. Exemptions: The Board may waive the requirement of both t…
Overview
What it is.
Manufacturers, bottlers, or wholesalers of beer or wine coolers; bonded warehouse permit holders. Required when: Required as a condition precedent to obtaining a license to sell beer or wine coolers to a licensed retailer or obtaining a bonded warehouse permit. Exemptions: The Board may waive the requirement of both t…
Who usually needs it
Manufacturers, bottlers, or wholesalers of beer or wine coolers; bonded warehouse permit holders.
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.
StateVABond amountProportioned to the volume of business of each such manufacturer, bottler, or w…Term lengthContinuousObligeeVirginia Alcoholic Beverage Control AuthorityRenewalThe bond is continuous and remains in effect until cancelled by the surety company upon 30 days' written notice to the Board.Bond classTax BondCategoryAlcohol & BeverageBondBond required to secure excise tax liability on beer and wine coolers, and wine stored in bonded warehousesStatutory referenceCode of Virginia § 4.1-238JurisdictionState
