Wholesaler's Liquor Licence - Western Australia

Description

You will need this licence if you intend to sell and supply liquor to liquor merchants.

A licensee of a wholesaler's licence may sell liquor for consumption off the licensed premises to members of the general public as well, but it must be supplied in aggregate quantities of not less than 4 litres at a time and the wholesaler needs to maintain at least 90% of the gross turnover from sales of liquor to liquor merchants or persons otherwise authorised to sell liquor.

Generally, this licence allows you to sell and supply liquor for consumption off premises but may allow you to conduct on premises tastings provided you have the necessary facilities and health and planning approvals.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this licence, you must satisfy the requirements for applying for a liquor licence and complete an approved course of instruction in managing licensed premises and in the responsible service of alcohol.

Ongoing eligibility requirements

You must maintain a record of all transactions involving the sale or purchase of liquor. A return of all liquor transactions made during the previous financial year on or before 31 July each year.

Duration

Indefinite subject to retaining the same premises and paying the annual licence fee.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $1058.50

You may need to pay additional fees. Please see the attached fee resource. Fees for 2026-27

Forms

Act(s) name

Liquor Control Act 1988 Western Australia

Regulation(s) name

Liquor Control Regulations 1989 Western Australia

Administering agency

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety

Racing, Gaming and Liquor

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.