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Liquor Licence Services

New applications, transfers, renewals and appeals — we get South African businesses legally licensed to trade, and keep them that way.

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What we offer

A liquor licence isn’t a formality — it’s the legal authority to trade. We manage the full lifecycle, from a new application through to renewals, amendments, objections, and appeals, so your business stays licensed without the process becoming a distraction.

01

New Liquor Licence Applications

End-to-end applications for on-consumption, off-consumption, distribution, micro-manufacturing, and National Liquor Authority licences, matched to your business model and premises.

02

Licence Renewals, Transfers & Change of Ownership

We manage renewals before they lapse and handle transfers arising from a sale, restructure, or change of entity, keeping your business trading without interruption.

03

Trading While Transfer Is Pending Applications

Where ownership is changing hands, we secure interim authority to trade legally while the formal transfer is finalised.

04

Licence Alterations, Amendments & Relocations

Changes to licence conditions, premises alterations, additional branches, or a full relocation — we manage the amendment process with the relevant board.

05

Extended Trading Hours, Sunday Trading & Special Event Licences

Applications for extended hours, Sunday trading, and temporary or special-event licences for functions, festivals, and once-off trading needs.

06

Objection Management & Written Representations

Where an application draws objections, we prepare written representations and manage the response process to protect the outcome.

07

Appeals & Tribunal Matters

Representation in appeals before the Liquor Licensing Tribunal where an application is refused or a licence condition is disputed.

08

Compliance Audits, Municipal & Zoning Compliance

Regular audits against licence conditions, municipal by-laws, and zoning and land-use requirements, identifying risk before it becomes a compliance breach.

09

SAPS, Municipality & Liquor Board Liaison

Direct liaison with SAPS, local municipalities, and the Liquor Board on your behalf throughout the application and compliance lifecycle.

10

Regulatory Advice & Ongoing Licence Management

Ongoing advisory support and licence administration, so compliance is managed proactively rather than only when a renewal or dispute arises.

Why it matters

An unlicensed or non-compliant premises is a business risk, not an administrative detail.

Trading without a valid licence, missing a renewal deadline, or falling foul of a licence condition can mean fines, suspension, or losing the right to trade altogether. The application and compliance process involves multiple authorities — SAPS, your local municipality, and the Liquor Board — each with their own requirements and timelines.

We manage that process directly, so business owners can focus on running the business, not chasing paperwork across three different regulators.

Need a licence application handled properly?

Whether it's a new premises, a pending transfer, or a compliance audit, we manage the process from start to finish.

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