PrintPermit
DTC Permit
- Required: Yes
- Fee: $50
- Expiration:Dec. 31st of each year
Sales Tax
- Required: Yes
- State:4.00%
- Local:Yes
- Tax on Shipping:Yes
Excise Tax
- Required: Yes
- Wine ≤ 14%: $.40/liter
- Wine > 14%: $.67/liter
Volume Limit
Limits per Winery
- 12 cases per calendar year per household
Reporting
Reporting Required
- Sales Tax:Monthly by the 20th
- Excise Tax:Monthly by the 15th
- Direct Shipment:Monthly by the 15th
- Record Retention:At least 3 years
Product Requirements
Label Registration Required
- Labels approved for wholesale distribution must be resubmitted and approved for direct-to-consumer
- No Fee
Product Restrictions
- ONLY wines produced by the permittee may be sold and shipped to consumers
Additional Information
A Special Order Shipping Permit is required for making off-site sales to GA consumers.
- License applications, renewals and reports must be filed online through the Georgia Tax Center and any additional required documents are to be uploaded to your account and filed online.
- Licensees must verify the age of the purchaser by using an Online Age Verification Service or obtaining a copy of the purchaser’s government issued photo ID.
- Every shipment of wine by the holder of a special order shipping license shall be clearly marked ‘Alcoholic Beverages, Adult Signature Required.’
A permit is not required for making on-site sales to GA consumers. The volume limit for on-site sales is 5 cases per household per year. Additionally, There are no reporting, brand registration or tax requirements for on-site sales.
State-by-State COVID-19 Guidance for ABC Licensees
April 15, 2020To assist with winery sales and business operations, Wine Institute’s State Relations Team has compiled a listing of guidance for State ABC licensees in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The new resource page is updated continuously as new information is released and changes impacting the sale and regulation of wine are implemented. Many of the … Read More ⟶
CONTACT INFORMATION
Georgia Department of Revenue
Alcohol & Tobacco Tax Division
1800 Century Blvd. NE Room 4235
Atlanta, GA 30345-3205
Phone: (404) 417-4900
Fax: (404) 417-4901
Alcohol & Tobacco Tax Division
1800 Century Blvd. NE Room 4235
Atlanta, GA 30345-3205
Phone: (404) 417-4900
Fax: (404) 417-4901
