Obtaining a liquor license in Kansas involves several steps, including obtaining a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), registering for business taxes, obtaining a Tax Clearance Certificate, and submitting an application with the required fees. The Kansas Department of Revenue’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Division (ABC) maintains a database of all active liquor licensees, and the issued license is valid for a two-year term.
1. Obtain a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
- Purpose: A FEIN is a unique nine-digit number assigned by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to business entities operating in the United States for the purposes of identification. It is required before submitting the liquor license application.
- Instructions: You can obtain a FEIN from the IRS website here.
2. Register for Business Taxes
- Purpose: This is a requirement for all new applicants to ensure that the business is registered to collect and pay all applicable taxes.
- Instructions: You can register for business taxes online at the Kansas Department of Revenue's website here or by using the Business Tax Application Booklet (KS-1216) here.
3. Obtain a Tax Clearance Certificate
- Purpose: This certificate is required from the Kansas Department of Revenue for the entity applying for a liquor license.
- Instructions: You can apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate using your entity's FEIN at the Kansas Department of Revenue's website here.
4. Submit Liquor License Application
- Purpose: This is the main step in obtaining a liquor license in Kansas. The application must be approved before a license is issued.
- Estimated Cost: The cost includes the license fee and the registration fee. You can choose to pay the full amount upfront or pay half of the license fee plus the registration fee with your application and pay the remaining half of the license fee plus a 10 percent surcharge within one year from the date your license was issued.
- Instructions: You can apply online at Kansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Division or complete the paper form and submit it to the Alcoholic Beverage Control at the address on the form. Do not submit your renewal application to ABC more than 60 days in advance of the license expiration date.
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FAQs
- What happens if I do not pay the remaining license fee and the 10 percent surcharge when it is due? Your license will automatically be canceled.
- How long does it take for the ABC to process my license application? The ABC has 20 days to process manufacturer, distributor, or non-beverage user license applications and 30 days for all other licenses and permits.
- How long is the liquor license valid for? Liquor licenses are valid for a two-year term.
- What should I do if I am closing my business? If you are closing your business, you must complete the ABC-824 form here to surrender your liquor license.
- Who should I contact if I have any queries? For any queries, you can contact the Licensing Unit at 785-296-7015 (press option #2) or send an email to KDOR_abc.licensing@ks.gov.
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