Beer Shoppee Licence (Form F.L.BR‑II) in Maharashtra Step-by-Step Guide

🏁 1. Introduction

To legally sell beer and/or wine in sealed bottles for take-away consumption in Maharashtra, you need the Beer Shoppee Licence (Form F.L.BR‑II) under the Bombay Foreign Liquor Rules, 1953. This licence is essential for entrepreneurs launching beer or wine retail outlets.

📜 2. Types of Licences Offered

Key related licences include:

• Form F.L.BR-II – Vendor licence to sell beer, wine, or both in sealed bottles for off-premise consumption
• Form F.L–II – For foreign liquor vendors (imported/bottled)
• Form C.L.-III – Retail licence for country liquor
  We’ll focus on the F.L.BR-II licence for beer/wine vendors.

👥 3. Who Needs These Services?

This licence is tailored for:

• Entrepreneurs opening beer and/or wine retail shops
• Supermarkets or mini-marts adding alcoholic beverages to their shelf
• Existing FL‑III or CL‑III licence holders expanding into mixed beverage sales

🤝 4. Why Choose a Registration Service Provider?

Navigating F.L.BR-II involves:

• Filling complex application forms with ₹5 court stamp + ₹100 fee challan
• Preparing and uploading clarity-rich blueprints with site layouts
• Calculating and submitting 50% solvency bank guarantee
• Ensuring tax clearance affidavits and compliance ready for inspections
• Avoiding costly rejections and speeding up approvals

A consultant ensures your licence is granted fast and correctly.

📝 5. Registration Process – Step-by-Step

1. Download the application form from the MahaOnline Excise Portal.
2. Fill in details and attach a ₹5 court stamp + ₹100 challan.
3. Prepare four copies of the site blueprint/plan with north direction .
4. Attach legality certificate of structure, SST/IT no-dues affidavit, six passport photos, and rent/premises documents .
5. Submit the application to the District Excise Office via Superintendent.
6. Pay 50% solvency bank guarantee and any licence fee per population slab.
7. Excise inspector conducts site inspection and verifies documentation.
8. Once approved, licence is issued by the collector/superintendent.

📂 6. Required Documents

• Filled application form with court stamp & fee challan
• Six passport-size photos of the applicant
• ID & address proofs (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID)
• Blueprints: 3–4 copies – layout, north arrow, area specifications
• Premises proof (7/12 extract, ownership/lease, NOC)
• Structure legality certificate from relevant authority
• No-dues affidavits for Sales & Income Tax/GST
• Solvency bank guarantee (50% of licence fee)

💰 7. Cost Involved

• ₹5 court stamp + ₹100 application fee
• Licence fee varies by population slab (see Excise fee chart)
• Solvency bank guarantee: 50% of the licence fee
• Consultant fees (optional): ₹5,000–₹20,000

⏱️ 8. Time Taken

• Document gathering: 2–4 days
• Form submission: 1 day
• Site inspection: within 7 working days of submission
• Final licence issuance: 2–3 weeks after approval
• Estimated total time: ~3–4 weeks

⚠️ 9. Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Unauthorized blueprint missing details (north arrow, dimensions)
• Incomplete no-dues affidavits
• Insufficient solvency certificate
• Not verifying distance rules near schools/hospitals
• Ignoring portal or document rejections

📞 10. Call-to-Action (CTA)

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❓ 11. FAQs

Q1. Can I sell wine as well under this licence?
Yes—you can retail both beer and wine in sealed bottles with F.L.BR-II.

Q2. Do I need to renew this licence yearly?
Yes—the licence expires annually and requires renewal with fresh solvency and fee payment.

Q3. What is solvency bank guarantee?
It’s a security deposit of 50% of the licence fee, refundable after licence expiry.

Q4. Are there distance restrictions from schools?
Yes—typically must be located at least 50–100 meters away, per excise regulations and Supreme Court rulings.