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Liquor License Registration (State Excise)

State-Issued Permits for Manufacture, Sale, and Service of Alcohol

Validity: 1 year (annual renewal mandatory)

A clear view of what liquor license registration (state excise) costs — separating government and statutory charges from professional fees so there are no surprises. Final pricing is confirmed after a quick review of your specific case.

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Fees & Pricing

Government Fees

Application processing fee (state-dependent)

Varies by state and license category; paid at the time of application filing

₹2,000 – ₹25,000

Annual license fee (Maharashtra FL-III, Mumbai)

Illustrative for high-demand zones; other states and categories are substantially lower

₹8,00,000 – ₹15,00,000

Security deposit (refundable)

Held by the Excise Department for the licence period; returned on surrender

₹50,000 – ₹5,00,000

Excise duty on stock (quarterly)

Assessed on quantity of liquor stocked; separate from the license fee

As per state schedule

Professional Fees

End-to-end license application and follow-up

Quoted on review of your specific case

Varies

* Government fees may vary. GST applicable on professional fees. Final pricing confirmed after review.

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How pricing works

  • Government / statutory fees are paid directly to the authority and are the same no matter who files for you.
  • Professional fees cover expert preparation, filing, and follow-up until the work is complete.
  • GST applies to professional fees. We confirm the final, all-in quote after a quick review of your specific case.
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