Alcohol Liquor Wine Bonds
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What you need to know about Alcohol Liquor Wine Bonds
Alcohol bonds (also known as alcohol tax bonds, beverage tax bonds, liquor license bonds, or liquor tax bonds) are legally binding agreements between three parties: licensed alcohol sellers, the government agency responsible for regulating alcohol distribution in the local jurisdiction, and a surety company.
The government agency is the Obligee and establishes the obligations that the licensed alcohol seller (the Principal) must follow. The surety (also called bonding company) issues the bond guaranteeing the performance of the seller.
Alcohol bonds are required in most states to be eligible to sell, produce, and/or distribute alcoholic beverages. The bonds give the regulating agency protection against nonpayment of taxes and fees established by state law for selling or warehousing alcohol. When the surety company issues the bond, they provide the government agency a guarantee that they will receive payment if the licensed distributor fails to pay any required taxes or fees.
If the licensed alcohol seller fails to pay taxes or fees set out by the government agency, the surety will pay out what is owed, up to the bond amount. The alcohol seller is liable for the losses and is legally required to reimburse the surety company for any damages paid under the bond. Certain alcohol bonds (commonly referred to as conduct bonds) also require adherence to local Alcoholic Beverage Commission regulations.
Alcohol surety bond costs vary depending on the total bond amount and the premium rate. The government agency sets the required bond amount which is typically based on the company’s gross receipts or total volume of alcohol sold. The surety company determines your premium rate, which is the percentage of the total bond amount you pay as the premium.
Premium rates for alcohol bonds typically range between 1% and 5% of the total bond amount. During the application process, the surety company evaluates your credit score and financial strength. Applicants with good credit generally receive the lowest rates, however, bad credit will not prevent you from securing an alcohol bond. EZSurety can still offer competitive rates to individuals with low credit scores or other financial issues.
Below are the lowest premiums EZ Surety has issued for alcohol surety bonds in popular states.
You’ll know if you need a surety bond because some entity will have required you to obtain one. They must also inform you of which specific bond type you’ll need. There are thousands of bonds across the country, all of which vary by state and industry.
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