Excise Tax Guaranty Bond - Bureau of Liquor Enforcement
This bond is required for businesses that sell or distribute alcoholic beverages in Maine. It acts as a financial guarantee that the business will properly pay all excise taxes owed on alcohol sales to the state. If the business fails to pay these taxes, the state can claim money from the bond to cover what's owed. Th…
Overview
What it is.
This bond is required for businesses that sell or distribute alcoholic beverages in Maine. It acts as a financial guarantee that the business will properly pay all excise taxes owed on alcohol sales to the state. If the business fails to pay these taxes, the state can claim money from the bond to cover what's owed. Th…
Who usually needs it
In-state manufacturers of malt liquor, wine, or low-alcohol spirits products and importing wholesale licensees that import these alcoholic beverages into Maine must obtain this bond to secure payment of monthly excise taxes on the privilege of manufacturing and selling these products in the state.
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.
StateMEBond amountVaries by license type or projectObligeeState of MaineBond classTax BondCategoryOtherBondExcise Tax Guaranty Bond - Bureau of Liquor EnforcementPlain descriptionThis bond is required for businesses that sell or distribute alcoholic beverages in Maine. It acts as a financial guarantee that the business will properly pay all excise taxes owed on alcohol sales to the state. If the…Who needs this bondIn-state manufacturers of malt liquor, wine, or low-alcohol spirits products and importing wholesale licensees that import these alcoholic beverages into Maine must obtain this bond to secure payment of monthly excise t…
