Applicants for a license to manufacture, distribute, or sell malt beverages (beer) at retail in Georgia, as well as wine wholesalers and manufacturers. Required when: Required upon initial application for an alcohol license or during the annual renewal process. Exemptions: Retail wine license applicants are exempt fro…
Overview
What it is.
Applicants for a license to manufacture, distribute, or sell malt beverages (beer) at retail in Georgia, as well as wine wholesalers and manufacturers. Required when: Required upon initial application for an alcohol license or during the annual renewal process. Exemptions: Retail wine license applicants are exempt fro…
Who usually needs it
Applicants for a license to manufacture, distribute, or sell malt beverages (beer) at retail in Georgia, as well as wine wholesalers and manufacturers.
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$500Term lengthAnnual or Multi-year (up to 5 years)ObligeeGeorgia Department of Revenue, Alcohol and Tobacco DivisionRenewalLicensees must file an annual bond or maintain a multi-year bond on file with the Department of Revenue that extends at least through the end of the calendar year for which renewal is sought.Bond classTax BondCategoryAlcohol & BeverageBondMalt Beverage Performance & Tax Liability BondStatutory referenceO.C.G.A. § 3-5-25.1JurisdictionState
