Liquor business plays an important role in our South African economy. Some businesses are able to lure traffic into their premises by selling liquor to their customers. Our team is made up of lawyers who understand the business needs of our clients, and we pride ourselves with our high level of integrity, honesty and ethical standards. We are client-service-orientated in that we always want our clients to rate us based on the quality of our Liquor Licensing Applications. 

We advise that the applicant and the premises must comply with the requirements of the Liquor Act and most specific the provincial legislation before we accept any instruction or payment from the applicant to proceed with the application. Owning a liquor license in South Africa is a time-intensive and potentially expensive activity and requires the services of a liquor license practitioner. Our team is always ready to provide advice to our clients on any aspects related to liquor licensing. The services offered by our firm include the following: 

• Applications for new Liquor Licenses. Both under the National and Provincial Liquor Acts.
• Renewal of Liquor License applications.
• Applications for transfer of Liquor Licenses.
• Applications for appointment of Managers.
• Applications for Catering or Occasional Permits.
• Applications for alterations and extension of licensed premises.
• Applications for a Micro Manufacturers Liquor License.
• Establishment of new Liquor related businesses from the lease agreement, application for a Liquor License, equipment, stock and finally opening of the business.
• Assistance with the purchase of a Liquor Related or other Business. This includes a Purchase Agreement, transfer of the Liquor License, and hand over procedure of the new business and advertisement in terms of Section 34 of the Insolvency Act of 1936 (as amended).
• First Liquor License related advice is free of charge.