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​​ Fees​

  • License fee: $400 (Due every two years with license renewal)

License requirements

  • You must submit a completed Application for Registration of Beer and Wine Producer or Importer​ (ABL-500), including all supplemental forms. See Required Forms below for more information. We recommend applying on MyDORWAY, but if submitting a paper copy of the application, make sure it’s signed and dated.
  • You must demonstrate that you have a contractual arrangement with a licensed brewery.
    • You must submit a copy of a binding, written agreement between the applicant and the contractor being utilized for production services.
    • ​You must submit a signed affirmation letter certifying the nature and scope of the arrangement between the applicant and the contractor.
    • If your contractor is a brewery that operates in another state, you may be required to submit proof of licensure in the state in which it operates.
  • ​You must submit a copy of your Federal Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) Basic Permit or TTB Brewer’s Notice.
  • You must submit an Application for Beer/Wine Brand Registration (ABL-569) that lists all labels and brands which are produced by the contractor.
    • For each label or brand listed, submit a Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) from the Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). If the alcohol content is less than 7% ABV, submit a copy of the label or brand.
    • If your contractor is listed on the Certificate of Label Approval, you may need to demonstrate that you are the owner-in-fact of the brand.
  • You must designate a wholesaler that holds an open South Carolina Wholesaler License in good standing.
  • No person may have direct or indirect ownership, influence, or financial interest in more than one of the following entities: a manufacturer, a distributor, or a re​tailer of beer or wine.

The fastest, easiest way to submit these forms and apply for a Contracting Brewer Permit is by using our free online tax portal, MyDORWAY.

  • Application for Registration of Beer and Wine Producer or Importer​ (ABL-500)
  • ​Application for Beer/Wine Brand Registration​ (ABL-569)
    • ​​If you’re applying on MyDORWAY, submit the ABL-569, TTB Basic Permit, and TTB Brewer’s Notice as attachments. You do not need to submit an additional paper copy of these documents if applying on MyDORWAY.​
  • Verification of Lawful Presence in the United States – Applicant and Principals (ABL-920)​
  • Applicant and Principal Consent and Waiver (ABL-946​)
    • ​​If you’re applying on MyDORWAY, the ABL-920 and ABL-946 are part of the normal application workflow. You do not need to submit or attach a paper copy of the ABL-920 or ABL-946 if applying on MyDORWAY.

Frequently asked questions

Review the FAQs below for answers to frequently asked questions about the Contracting Brewer Permit. Our Beer & Wine and ​Operating an ABL Business​​ pages ​have ​additional helpful information.​

Beer and wine brands can be registered through Product Registration Online (PRO) or by submitting the ABL-569 as part of the application process.

Yes, Contracting Brewer Permit holders must file the Beer or Wine Importer Report monthly using MyDORWAY. Contact the SCDOR’s Miscellaneous Tax section for more information at 803-896-1970.

You should apply for a Contracting Brewer Permit if you own or have registered brands that you wish to sell to a licensed wholesaler, but the production of those brands is delegated to a contractor.

You are not required to obtain a Contracting Brewer Permit if you are engaged in any of the following:

  • You request that a producer manufacture or bottle a product using a specific label, so that you may then purchase the product with the desired label from a wholesaler.
  • You do not partake in or benefit from sales of a line of products to wholesalers.
  • You are involved solely in the marketing of a particular brand, so long as you do not own or have a financial interest in the brand itself. 

Contact the SCDOR at 803-898-5864 or email ABL@dor.sc.gov​ if you have questions regarding whether you must obtain a license to operate legally.

Mailing address:

South Carolina Department of Revenue | Alcohol Beverage Licensing | PO Box 125 | Columbia, SC 292​14-0907