Distilled Spirits Performance and Tax Liability Bond
All applicants for licenses to manufacture, import, distribute (wholesale), or sell distilled spirits at retail (package or consumption on premises), as well as liquor brokers. Required when: Submission of an initial application for a state distilled spirits license. Exemptions: Retail license applicants are exempt fr…
Overview
What it is.
All applicants for licenses to manufacture, import, distribute (wholesale), or sell distilled spirits at retail (package or consumption on premises), as well as liquor brokers. Required when: Submission of an initial application for a state distilled spirits license. Exemptions: Retail license applicants are exempt fr…
Who usually needs it
All applicants for licenses to manufacture, import, distribute (wholesale), or sell distilled spirits at retail (package or consumption on premises), as well as liquor brokers.
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.
StateGABond amount$10,000 for distillers and manufacturers; $5,000 for wholesale dealers and impo…Term lengthUp to five calendar yearsObligeeGeorgia Department of Revenue, Alcohol and Tobacco DivisionRenewalWholesalers, manufacturers, and importers must file an annual bond or maintain a multi-year bond on file that extends through the end of the renewal calendar year. Renewal is completed via the Georgia Tax Center (GTC).Bond classTax BondCategoryOtherBondDistilled Spirits Performance and Tax Liability BondStatutory referenceO.C.G.A. § 3-4-22JurisdictionState
