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The South Carolina ABL form is an essential document for businesses looking to engage in the production or importation of beer and wine within the state. This form, specifically the ABL-500, serves as the application for registration and requires various components to ensure compliance with state regulations. Applicants must be registered entities, such as corporations, LLCs, or partnerships, for at least 30 days before submission. Sole proprietors also need to establish residency in South Carolina for the same duration. The application process involves submitting a completed form along with several key documents, including permit fees, criminal record checks, and various agreements depending on the business structure. For breweries, a Brewer's Notice is necessary, while all applicants must also provide their Social Security Number for identification purposes. This form plays a crucial role in the regulatory landscape, ensuring that businesses adhere to the legal requirements set forth in South Carolina’s laws governing alcoholic beverages. It’s important to note that applications typically take six to eight weeks to process, and any misstatements in the application can lead to revocation of the permit. Understanding the nuances of the ABL form is vital for anyone looking to navigate the complexities of the alcohol industry in South Carolina.

Form Sample

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dor.sc.gov

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

ABL-500 CHECKLIST

ABL-500C

(Rev. 10/5/22) 4449

To be eligible for a new Alcohol License, you must meet the applicable requirement:

Sole Proprietorship: You must have been a resident of South Carolina for at least 30 days.

General Partnership: The Partnership must have been formed in South Carolina for at least 30 days.

Corporation, Limited Liability Corporations (LLCs), and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs): The entity must have been registered with the South Carolina Secretary of State's (SCSOS) office for at least 30 days.

Submit all of the following documents that apply:

1.Completed application, signed and dated

2.Permit fees

3.Completed ABL-946 for each principal

4.Competed ABL-920

5.Criminal record check (CRC) for all principals that is less than 90 days old

If the principal is not an SC resident, the statewide CRC must be submitted from the current state of residency.

If the principal has lived in SC for less than two years, the statewide CRC must be submitted from the previous state of residency and from SLED at www.sled.sc.gov.

If the principal has lived in SC for two years or more, submit the CRC from SLED at www.sled.sc.gov.

Attach a disposition for any charge that does not list the court charges determination.

6.Brewer's Notice and a copy of your Basic Permit issued by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), if applying as a brewery

LLCs, LLPs, and General Partnerships are required to submit:

LLC Operating Agreement, Partnership Agreement, or the ABL-919

Social Security Privacy Act Disclosure

It is mandatory that you provide your Social Security Number on this tax form if you are an individual taxpayer. 42 U.S.C. 405(c)(2)(C)(i) permits a state to use an individual's Social Security Number as means of identification in administration of any tax. SC Regulation 117-201 mandates that any person required to make a return to the SCDOR must provide identifying numbers, as prescribed, for securing proper identification. Your Social Security Number is used for identification purposes.

44491017

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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF

BEER AND WINE PRODUCER OR IMPORTER

ABL-500

(Rev.10/5/22)

4270

Mail to: SCDOR, ABL Section, PO Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214-0907

Email: ABL@dor.sc.gov

Permit Fee: $400 biennially

Expires: August 31 of even numbered years

File Number:

PRINT ALL INFORMATION

1. Legal entity name or sole proprietor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Trade name (doing business as)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. Business phone number

 

Principal's phone number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Physical location of business (no PO box)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7. FEIN/SSN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8. Email

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Street

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9. Check one:

Brewery

 

 

Winery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

City

 

 

State

ZIP

 

Beer producer/importer

Wine producer/importer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Mailing address

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10. Does the applicant own or have a financial interest in a beer or wine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

wholesaler/distributor or retail business in South Carolina?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes

 

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Designated agent or compliance agent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If yes, explain:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Street

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

City

 

 

State

ZIP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Type of ownership

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11. Does your TTB permit indicate that you are a wholesaler/distributor?

 

 

Sole Proprietor

Partnership

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LLC/LLP

SC Corporation

 

Date of Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

Yes

 

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign Corporation

State of Inc.

 

Date of Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

If yes, submit a letter indicating you are the primary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

American source or American producer.

 

 

Other (explain)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DESIGNATED AGENT

You must designate a person to receive all notices from the SCDOR concerning your license and/or permit. These notices will be sent to the person at the mailing address shown in question 3. It is your responsibility to keep the SCDOR advised of any change regarding this person or your mailing address as the law will presume you received all notices sent to the address you have given us.

Name of designated agent or compliance agent

Compliance agency name, if applicable

Applications take at least six to eight weeks to process. If the application is denied by the SCDOR, this process will be delayed.

Beer, wine, and liquor are governed by SC Code of Laws Title 61, Chapters 2, 4, and 6; Title 12 Chapters 21 and 33; Title 20 Chapter 7, and Title 33 Chapter 42. Regulations are found in Chapter 7 of the Code of Regulations. Read the full code sections at dor.sc.gov/policy.

I certify that this business meets the legal requirements under South Carolina law for the license and/or permit type for which this application is being filed. I understand that a misstatement or concealment of fact in an application is sufficient grounds for the revocation of the license and/or permit. Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have read and understood this form and the information I have provided is true, correct, and complete.

Principal's Signature

Date

42701011

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dor.sc.gov

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

APPLICATION FOR BEER/WINE

BRAND REGISTRATION

ABL-569

(Rev. 10/5/22)

4286

Mail to: SCDOR, ABL Section, PO Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214-0907

 

 

 

 

Email: ABL@dor.sc.gov

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alcohol Beverage License number

 

 

 

 

 

Registered producer/importer name

 

Contact Person

 

 

Email

 

Phone

 

Address

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Street

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

City

 

 

 

 

 

State

 

 

 

ZIP

INSTRUCTIONS:

List all labels and/or brands you intend to ship and the wholesalers/distributors you ship to. If you need additional space, submit additional copies of the ABL-569.

Attach a copy of the Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) from the Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) for each label and/or brand listed. If the alcohol content is less than 7% ABV, attach a copy of the label or brand.

Provide a copy of the label and formula approval from TTB for flavored malt beverages without a Certificate of Label Approval (COLA).

You may only ship to the licensed South Carolina wholesalers/distributors listed.

Provide a Letter of Authority from the product owner giving you authority to register their product.

Beer must contain less than 18% ABV.

Wine must not contain more than 21% ABV.

Label and/or Brand Name (list full name)

ABV%

Size

Wholesalers/Distributors

42861021

1350

dor.sc.gov

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

CONSENT AND WAIVER

ABL-946

(Rev. 8/13/21)

4422

Mail to: SCDOR, ABL Section, PO Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214-0907

Email: ABL@dor.sc.gov

What you need to know:

The SCDOR cannot issue a license and/or permit to anyone that owes delinquent taxes, penalties, or interest.

You are waiving your rights under SC Code Sections 12-54-240 and 30-2-1. You can read the full code sections at dor.sc.gov/policy.

The SCDOR has the right to share information with other principals or applicants in order to process the application or renewal.

Legal entity name

 

 

 

 

 

 

FEIN

 

Principal's name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Home address (no PO box)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Street

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

City

 

 

State

 

 

 

 

ZIP

Date of SC residency (mm/dd/yyyy)

 

 

 

 

Date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

 

SSN

 

 

FEIN

 

 

Percent of ownership

 

Principal types (Check one):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Owner

Corporate officer

Partner

Employee/Manager

Nonprofit officer

Member (LLC)

Fiduciary

Manager (LLC)

Publicly traded agent

Have you as an individual, or as an organization in which you were a principal, had any license to sell beer, wine, or liquor revoked or suspended in this state or any other state?

Yes

No If yes, you must attach an explanation.

Have you been convicted of a crime in South Carolina or any other state?

Yes

No If yes, you must attach an explanation.

I understand that a misstatement or concealment of fact in an application is sufficient grounds for the revocation of the license and/or permit. Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have read and understood this form and the information I have provided herein is true, correct, and complete.

Principal's Signature

Date

Social Security Privacy Act Disclosure

It is mandatory that you provide your Social Security Number on this tax form if you are an individual taxpayer. 42 U.S.C. 405(c)(2)(C)(i) permits a state to use an individual's Social Security Number as means of identification in administration of any tax. SC Regulation 117-201 mandates that any person required to make a return to the SCDOR must provide identifying numbers, as prescribed, for securing proper identification. Your Social Security Number is used for identification purposes.

44221026

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dor.sc.gov

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

VERIFICATION OF LAWFUL PRESENCE IN THE

UNITED STATES

ABL-920

(Rev. 9/15/22)

4382

Mail to: SCDOR, ABL Section, PO Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214-0907

Email: ABL@dor.sc.gov

This form is required by SC Code Section 8-29-10 and Title 61. See the full code section at dor.sc.gov/policy.

I,

 

of

 

 

,

 

 

Print clearly first, middle, and last name

 

 

Home address (no PO box)

 

 

 

 

 

 

,

 

 

City

State

ZIP

being first duly sworn, deposes and state the following:

Name change/alias:

Yes

No

If yes, list:

Check ONLY one box.

1. I am a United States Citizen.

2. I am a Legal Permanent Resident.

3. I am a Qualified Alien under the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act, Public Law 82-44.

4. I am a Foreign Citizen, and resident of

Country of residency

and reside at

5. Other (Explain):

 

,

Home address (no PO box)

City, State, and ZIP

Date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

 

Alien Registration number

YOU MUST ATTACH A COPY OF ALL IMMIGRATION DOCUMENTS

This affirmation must be completed by all applicants or the application will be denied. This affirmation will also apply during any renewal. Any change in immigration or citizenship status must immediately be reported to the SCDOR. Willfully making a false statement on this affirmation is a felony, punishable by fines and/or imprisonment.

Under penalty of perjury and recognizing that I am subject to the criminal and civil penalties imposed by Title 12 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, I declare that I have examined this affirmation and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete.

I understand that a misstatement or concealment of fact in an application is sufficient grounds for the revocation of the license and/or permit. Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have read and understood this form and the information I have provided herein is true, correct, and complete.

Principal's Signature

Date

43821024

File Breakdown

Fact Name Description
Eligibility Requirements Corporations, LLCs, LLPs, or Partnerships must be registered with the South Carolina Secretary of State for at least 30 days prior to applying.
Application Components The application requires several documents, including a completed application, permit fees, and criminal record checks for all principals.
Permit Fee The fee for the ABL-500 application is $400, which is due biennially.
Processing Time Applications generally take six to eight weeks to process, but delays may occur if denied.
Governing Laws Alcohol regulations are governed by SC Code of Laws Title 61, Chapters 2, 4, and 6, among others.
Social Security Requirement Applicants must provide their Social Security Number, as mandated by federal and state regulations for identification purposes.
Criminal Record Check A criminal record check is required for all principals, with specific guidelines depending on residency duration in South Carolina.
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