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Open a business that sells alcohol

Apply for alcohol licensing building and planning certificates

Find out how to apply for building and planning certificates before you apply for a new alcohol licence.

Apply for an alcohol club licence

Find out how to apply for an alcohol club licence.

Apply for an alcohol off-licence

Find out how to apply for an alcohol off-licence.

Apply for an alcohol on-licence

Find out how to apply for an alcohol on-licence.

Apply for an alcohol temporary authority

Find out how to apply for an alcohol temporary authority licence.

Notify the public of your alcohol licence application

Find out how to notify the public of your application for an alcohol licence.

Food in alcohol on-licence business sites and clubs

Businesses with on-licences or club licences must make sure that food is available when the business site is open and selling alcohol.

Write a host responsibility policy for your on-licence business or club

Find out how to write a host responsibility policy.

Alcohol licence annual fees

Businesses with an alcohol licence must pay an annual fee.

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