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Detailed Information for : Excise Tax, Liquor, Salespersons, Wisconsin and Out-of-State

Description:	Any person, sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, corporation or association who wants to handle liquor at the wholesale level in Wisconsin must obtain a permit from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. Persons wanting a beverage permit must hold a Business Tax Registration (BTR) Certificate.
License Type:	Original
Duration:	The BTR certificate and liquor permits are valid until canceled by the permittee or revoked by the Department.
Fees:	There is no fee for a wholesale permit for out-of-state and Wisconsin liquor salespersons. The permit is for a 2-year term. Howver, the BTR certificate and liquor permits are issued by the Registration Unit in Madison, (608) 266-2776. There is a one-time $20 charge for the BTR certificate. This certificate is renewable every two years for $10.
Prerequisites:	Persons who want to obtain a beverage permit or license from the Department of Revenue should also contact their municipal clerk to see if there are any licenses they must obtain from the municipality. Persons who are responsible for paying the liquor tax must have security (e.g., cash, bond) on file with the Department. The amount of security is equal to twice the person's estimated maximum monthly liquor tax but not less than $1,000 nor more than $100,000.
Additional Information:	For additional information see Wisconsin Department of Revenue's Frequently Asked Questions.
Instructions:	Application for Registration Instructions
Application Form(s):	Application for Business Tax Registration
Wisconsin Statutes:	Permit to solicit for future sales (s. 125.65)
Administrative Rules/Codes:	No administrative rule(s) or code(s) apply.
Contact Information
Contact:	Customer Service Bureau
Home Page:	http://www.revenue.wi.gov
E-mail :	excise@dor.state.wi.us
Hours of Operation:	7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Phone:	(608)266-6702
Fax:	(608)264-6884
TTY/TDD:	(608)267-1049
Mail Address:	PO Box 8902, Madison, WI 53708-8902
Street Address:	2135 Rimrock Road, Madison, WI 53713
Agency Web Site:	Department of Revenue

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For additional assistance with business-related license, permit and registration information please email the Department of Commerce's Business Development Assistance Center or phone them at 1-800-HELP-BUS(iness) (1-800-435-7287). In addition, you may also find business start-up information at Build Your Business.