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Miscellaneous Commercial

Surety Bond

Permittees responsible for paying alcohol beverage taxes, including manufacturers, rectifiers, wholesalers, wineries, and wine direct shippers. Required when: Demand by the Department of Revenue for security for payment of taxes as part of the permit application or maintenance process. Exemptions: The Secretary of Rev…

Overview

What it is.

Permittees responsible for paying alcohol beverage taxes, including manufacturers, rectifiers, wholesalers, wineries, and wine direct shippers. Required when: Demand by the Department of Revenue for security for payment of taxes as part of the permit application or maintenance process. Exemptions: The Secretary of Rev…

Who usually needs it

Permittees responsible for paying alcohol beverage taxes, including manufacturers, rectifiers, wholesalers, wineries, and wine direct shippers.

Pricing & timing

What to expect.

Generic pricing

Miscellaneous commercial bonds cover a wide range of business obligations not fitting other categories. Typical Pricing:. • Small bonds (under $25,000): Typically $100–$250 per year (flat fee). • Larger 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. Pricing varies by specific bond type and requirements. Some miscellaneous bonds may price higher depending o…

Typical timeframe

Credit-based approval — varies by bond type

Application

What to do next.

  1. Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
  2. Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
  3. Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
  4. Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
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Details

Bond details.

StateWI
Bond amountThe amount of security must be equal to twice the person's estimated maximum mo…
Term lengthContinuous
ObligeeWisconsin Department of Revenue
RenewalThe bond is continuous and remains in effect until cancelled by the surety company, which requires 60 days' written notice to the Department of Revenue.
Bond classMiscellaneous Commercial
CategoryAlcohol & Beverage
BondSurety Bond
Statutory referenceWis. Stat. §§ 139.05(4), 139.06(2)(b)
JurisdictionState
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