🏭 1. Introduction
The BRL Licence (Brewery/Winery Licence) under the Maharashtra Manufacture of Beer and Wine Rules, 1966 is mandatory for anyone planning to manufacture wine in the state. The first step toward launching a legal winery in Maharashtra is obtaining a Letter of Intent (LOI) and subsequently, a licence for manufacturing.
The Excise Department of Maharashtra monitors this process to promote quality wine production while ensuring tax and regulatory compliance.
📄 2. Types of Licenses Offered
The excise rules offer several licences under the wine manufacturing category:
- BRL (W): Winery licence for manufacture of wine
- LOI (Letter of Intent): Initial approval to begin infrastructure and planning
- BRL (R): Licence for retail sale
- BRL (W-Export): For export outside Maharashtra
- BRL (T): Tasting or event-based wine sale permit
Each winery must begin with the LOI and then apply for a full BRL(W) manufacturing licence.
👤 3. Who Needs These Services?
You’ll need this licence if you are:
- An entrepreneur establishing a winery
- A vineyard owner entering into wine production
- A corporate investor entering the wine industry
- An agro-tourism farm with on-site wine manufacturing plans
- A cooperative society promoting grape growers
🧑💼 4. Why Choose a Licence Registration Service Provider?
Professional consultants ensure:
- Seamless drafting of LOI and supporting documents
- Coordination with Excise Inspectors and local offices
- Timely land approvals, architectural drawing verification
- Reduced chance of rejection or delays due to technical errors
- Expert handling of Excise portal and offline submissions
📝 5. Registration Process (Step-by-Ste
Step-by-Step:
- Apply for Letter of Intent (LOI) via online/offline
- Submit project report including land ownership, production plan
- Await site verification & feasibility clearance
- On approval of LOI, construct winery infrastructure
- Re-apply for final BRL (W) manufacturing licence
- Upload documents, drawings, layout, and equipment details
- Pay applicable fees
- Licence granted after inspection
📑 6. Required Documents
- LOI application form
- Project report with grape sourcing details
- Vineyard ownership/lease agreement
- Land-use certificate (NA for winery)
- Panchayat or Municipal NOC
- Factory plan approved by competent authority
- Pollution Control Board NOC
- List of fermentation equipment
- PAN, Aadhaar, photographs, partnership deed or ROC docs
💰 7. Cost Involved
- LOI Processing Fee: ₹5,000–₹10,000
- Licence Fee (BRL): ₹50,000 – ₹2,00,000 (depending on scale)
- Security Deposit: ₹1–₹5 Lakhs
- Consultant Charges: ₹10,000–₹25,000 (optional)
- Misc. costs: Legalisation, engineering, testing
💡 Updated rates are available on the official portal or local Excise Office.
⏱️ 8. Time Taken
- LOI Approval: 15–30 working days
- Winery Construction & Compliance: 3–6 months
- Final Licence (BRL-W): ~30–45 days post-compliance
⏳ Total timeline: 4 to 8 months (depending on infrastructure readiness)
⚠️ 9. Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting incomplete project reports
- Not verifying land-use conversion before applying
- Missing Pollution Board or Gram Panchayat NOC
- Using incorrect architectural layouts
- Applying for BRL(W) directly without LOI
📞 10. Call-to-Action (CTA)
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❓ 11. FAQs
Q1. Can I get a winery licence without owning a vineyard?
🗸 Yes, but you must show sourcing agreements or grape procurement plans.
Q2. Is the licence transferable?
🗸 No. Any change in ownership requires fresh approval.
Q3. Can I sell wine at my winery?
🗸 You’ll need a BRL(R) or tasting permit separately.
Q4. Do I need to renew my licence yearly?
🗸 Yes, BRL(W) licences are renewable annually.
