Max Soutter

How To Apply For Liquor License In Zimbabwe

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liquor licenseIf you are opening a bar or bottle store, then one of the main requirements in formalizing your business is to obtain a Liquor License. This is different from the shop license i mentioned yesterday and is to be applied for separately. Here’s the process and what is required for the license;

  1. Four Identical Legible Floor and elevation plans of the business premises
  2. Photocopies of the adverts you have posted in government gazette and a daily paper
  3. Letter to the director of Health Services requesting for a health report (with contact telephone numbers).
  4. Pay submission fees – currently set at $140
  5. A copy of town planning permit.

Hope that helps. Are you trying to get a different license for your business? Or something else you need information on or help with – do feel free to get in touch

21 responses to “How To Apply For Liquor License In Zimbabwe”

  1. John Chidzomba Avatar
    John Chidzomba

    The Health Department do not issue a Liquor License but the Liquor Board located at the Makombe Complex as per the Liquor Act. Only Zimbabwe citizens can apply for a liquor license.
    Among other things you need the following:
    *a duly completed application form for the bottle store license
    *A letter from the Department of Town Planning with no objection to you operating a bottle store at your designated building site.
    *Inspection report by the City Health Department or the Liquor Board Inspectorate on the status of the property.
    *three approved plans showing the layout of the building
    *an affidavit which states that they are no ties to license
    *a copy of your identification signed by a commission of oath
    *police clearance on form 55
    *advert in the national paper and government gazette of your intention to open a bottle store
    * a copy of the lease agreement
    The Secretary of the Liquor Board is able to provide requirements to anyone interested in opening a bottle store.

    *

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    1. ambitious Avatar
      ambitious

      i want to open a small bar and tuck shop by our plot in Robert siyonka pumula Bulawayo,there is none operating in our area hence we have to walk a long distance to pumula.how do I obtain a licence for this project

  2. Victor Mabutho Avatar
    Victor Mabutho

    Thank you Max for the initial post and John for the clarity. I am researching on the issue of liquor licensing as even though it is a viable business, it is causing problems in urban communities. It seems liquor licenses are being dished out all over the place without any assessment on the impact this type of business has on the community. I am not saying that bottlestores and sports bars are bad, but I am worried that in a given shopping centre those are the only businesses which are open.

    Thank you for the information. Please John clarify what the form 55 is?

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  3. perry huck Avatar
    perry huck

    Please could you confirm location of the liquor licensing board as I believe they have moved from the Makombe complex. Thank you.

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  4. Greater Sibanda. Avatar
    Greater Sibanda.

    Want to open a bottle store /bar in the rural areas,are conditions the same with town?

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    1. wadiz Avatar
      wadiz

      What can I do if I want to open a bottle store in remote areas do I do the same with what you explained

  5. Mrs Kay Avatar
    Mrs Kay

    Please can you clarify what is an ordinary Licence pertaining to opening a bottle store
    csn one sell pies or food

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  6. w chitaunhike Avatar
    w chitaunhike

    liquor licensing board has since moved from makombe complex to makombe building situated along leopald takawira

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  7. w chitaunhike Avatar
    w chitaunhike

    there is no licence called ordinary bottle store if your want to sell food i.e ties you may need to apply for a restaurant liquor licence or retaurant ordinary liquor licence

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  8. w chitaunhike Avatar
    w chitaunhike

    the process of applying a licence is the same irrespective of the location in zimbabwe. liquor licensing board now has inspection in all provinces across the country they may assist anyone making applications

    Reply
  9. AzulDuVin Avatar
    AzulDuVin

    Hello….. Does anyone know what the procedures are for an online wine shop?

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  10. shevon Avatar
    shevon

    GUYS I AM CONFUSED IF I WANT TO OPEN A BEAUTY SPAR IN BURNSIDE BULAWAYO DO I STILL NEED TO HAVE A SHOP LICENCE

    Reply
  11. tomat brands Avatar
    tomat brands

    what a the requirements for liqure licence for manufactures of alcoholic beverages

    Reply
  12. silas Avatar
    silas

    i want to apply for a liquor license to operate in rural areas

    Reply
  13. s.ziwoni Avatar
    s.ziwoni

    can the liquor licence be transferred if it is in the same area of trade

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  14. paradzayi marovanidze Avatar
    paradzayi marovanidze

    just want to renew liquor licence. what is the proceeder

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  15. Kofi Avatar
    Kofi

    I wish to open a bar in gimboki mutare a place is not yet developed i want to build a temporary bar on an open space. What is required of me

    Reply
  16. tendayi chidyandunge Avatar
    tendayi chidyandunge

    ziwoni
    unfortunately a liquor licence cannot be transferred

    Reply
  17. Josam Mukucha Avatar
    Josam Mukucha

    I want to sign in how do I go about

    Reply
  18. Elton Avatar
    Elton

    I want to apply for a liquor license as private ,should I apply through Liquor Traders Association of Zimbabwe. I am confused because others are telling me that LTAZ is for companies not individuals

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  19. Tino Avatar
    Tino

    i want to open a mobile bar(similar to a food truck) with no specific location is there a liquor license for that and how do I apply

    Reply

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