ð 1. Introduction
Under the Bombay Foreign Liquor Rules, 1953 and the Maharashtra Manufacture of Beer & Wine Rules, 1966, the Formâ¯E licence authorizes hotels, restaurants, canteens, and clubs to sell mild liquor (beer), wine, or both both on-premise (for consumption there) and off-premise (sealed bottles for take-away). This all-in-one permit simplifies licensing for hospitality venues aiming to offer a complete beverage menu.
ð 2. Types of Licences Offered
Maharashtra Excise offers the following pertinent permits:
- Formâ¯E â Sale of beer/wine both on-premise and off-premise
- Formâ¯E-2 â Wine only, on-premise (wine bar)
- F.L.W.-II â Wine vendor licence (off-premise, tapped bottles)
- F.L./BR-II â Beer or wine vendor (off-premise)
Weâre focusing on the Formâ¯E licence, which empowers both in-house pouring and sealed bottle sales.
ð¤ 3. Who Needs This Licence?
Formâ¯E is ideal for:
- Hotels and restaurants wanting to serve beer and wine on-site
- Canteens or clubs offering beverages to members
- Businesses aiming to sell sealed beer/wine bottles for takeaway
Itâs a comprehensive solution for hospitality operators.
ð¤ 4. Why Choose a Registration Service Provider?
Applying for Formâ¯E can be challenging due to:
- Navigating multi-part Form D + Form E applications with â¹5 court stamps and â¹100 portal fees
- Providing clear scans of ID, photography, entity and premises proofs
- Uploading blueprints, layout plans, and ensuring compliance with area norms
- Handling solvency certificates and coordinating inspections
- Paying correct licensing slab fees via GRAS and securing approvals effectively
A consultant simplifies all this â reducing errors and speeding up licence grant.
ð 5. Registration Process â Step-by-Step
- Head to the [MahaOnline Excise Portal] and complete premises registration
- Fill out Form D + Form E, embed â¹5 court-stamps and challan copy of â¹100 fees
- Upload applicantâs ID, photo, signature, premises and entity documents
- Attach shop layout & blueprint (showing area, north, access)
- Provide solvency certificate/bank guarantee (~50% licence fee)
- Pay licence fee slab based on population band via GRAS
- Excise Sub-Inspector inspects premises
- Committee approves â challan is defaced
- Licence is released digitally; download via portal
ð 6. Required Documents
- â¹5 court-stamp + â¹100 fee screenshot
- Applicantâs photo & signature
- Identity & address (Aadhaar, PAN, etc.)
- Entity documents (partnership deed, MOA, resolutions if applicable)
- Premises proof (7/12, municipal NOC, lease, layout plan)
- Solvency certificate or bank guarantee
- Blueprint with direction and area details
ð° 7. Cost Involved
Based on population bands (as per Jan 2025 fee update):
- Towns up to 100,000: â¹50,000
- Cities 100Kâ1M: â¹150,000
- Cities 1Mâ2M: â¹300,000
- Cities 2M+: â¹450,000
Add solvency guarantee (50% of licence fee) and consultant fee (~â¹10kââ¹30k).
â±ï¸ 8. Time Taken
- Document prep & scanning: 2â3 days
- Online forms: 1 day
- Inspection: 5â7 working days
- Committee review & issue: 1â2 weeks
- Total: Approximately 3â4 weeks
â ï¸ 9. Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Missing court-stamp or portal fee
- Incomplete or low-res document scans
- Improper or missing blueprint or layout
- Low solvency certificate amounts
- Premises non-compliant with area/zone rules
ð 10. Call-to-Action (CTA)
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â 11. FAQs
Q1. Can I sell sealed bottles under Formâ¯E?
Yes â both on-premise pouring and off-premise sealed sales are allowed.
Q2. What if I only want a wine bar licence?
Apply for Formâ¯E-2 instead (wine only).
Q3. Licence valid till when?
Licence expires 31st March; renew with Slab fee before expiry.
Q4. Is the licence transferable to another venue?
Noâmoving requires a fresh licence and a new premises inspection.
