How to Get a Liquor License in Kenya

A liquor license is a necessary legal requirement if you are dealing in the liquor business. The licensing is done by the county government and the application depends on the nature of the business. Let’s look at how to get a liquor license in Kenya.

How to Start and Run a Wines and Spirits Business in Kenya

The liquor licensing process is guided and regulated by the alcoholic drinks control act of 2010

The process of applying for a liquor license in Kenya

Step 1: Visit the county government offices. You can also do this through Huduma centers. Find a list of all Huduma center offices in Kenya.

Step 2: Fill in the liquor license application form. Some of the details necessary in this process include the business name, location, and owners’ details.

Step 3: Attach the required documents: This process involves attaching the necessary business documents. These includes;

Documents you require to get a liquor license in Kenya

1. Business registration certificate/Certificate of incorporation
2. National Identity card number
3. KRA PIN

Step 4: Make the payments. The amount of payment depends on the nature of the business.  Below Is a breakdown of application fees.

Liquor licensing fees in Kenya

1. General retail alcoholic drink licence, Ksh. 50,000
2. General retail alcoholic drink licence (off Licence), Ksh. 24,000
3. Brewer’s alcoholic drink licence, Ksh. 1,000,000
4. Import alcoholic drink licence (wholesale), Ksh. 1,000,000
5. Restaurant alcoholic drink licence, Ksh. 30,000
6. Wholesale alcoholic drink licence, Ksh. 50,000
7. Bottler’s alcoholic drink licence, Ksh. 250,000
8. Distributor alcoholic drink licence, Ksh. 50,000
9. Hotel alcoholic drink licence, Ksh. 50,000
10. Club alcoholic drink licence (members’ club), Ksh. 100,000
11. Railway restaurant car alcoholic drink licence, Ksh. 5,000
12. Supermarket and franchised retail stores alcoholic drink licence, Ksh. 80,000
13. Theatre alcoholic drink licence, Ksh. 15,000
14. Fees for removing an alcoholic drink licence, Ksh. 1,000
15. Traveler’s alcoholic drink licence, Ksh. 30,000
16. Steamship alcoholic drink licence, Ksh. 30,000
17. Temporary/occasional alcoholic drink licence, Ksh. 1,000
18. For transferring an alcoholic drink licence, Ksh. 1,000