Virginia
ABC regulates the sale and movement of beer, wine and cider products
into and within Virginia, including the approval of product labels and
franchise arrangements. The agency also collects excise taxes on these
products and submits reports to the appropriate public entities.
Supplier and Carrier Scorecards
These monthly reports were designed by Virginia ABC to measure the performance and effectiveness of suppliers and carriers. Read more.
Franchise Designation Form
We’ve made some updates to the Franchise Designation Form(PDF) that authorizes wholesalers to sell beer, wine and cider brands. Please use this updated form for franchise agreements.
Virginia ABC's out-of-stock reports are now available online! Published weekly, out-of-stock reports are used to communicate low inventory status with Virginia ABC's suppliers. Read more.
Electronic Filing Options
Did you know that Virginia ABC's Tax Management Section accepts electronic wine and malt tax reports? Malt beverage licensees can now make ACH payments through our Web Tax application. If you would like to start filing electronically or using Web Tax (Malt Beverage only), please contact your Tax Examiner at 804-219-2039 or email [email protected].
Online Searches and Forms
Franchise
Assign a wholesaler to sell your products to a Virginia retail store.
Brand Owner’s Written Authorization to Importer (PDF)
Special agents in Virginia ABC's Compliance Unit offer leadership and guidance and serve as a reliable resource for the alcoholic beverage industry. Contact your compliance agent.
In-Store Tastings
Download In Store Tasting Procedures (PDF) that must be followed when conducting alcoholic beverage tasting events in Virginia ABC stores