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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 Scorecards
The supplier scorecard is a tool designed by Virginia ABC to measure the performance and effectiveness of suppliers, and is part of the criteria used in listings and promotional decisions. 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.
New Penalty for Wine Excise Tax Reporting
Starting July 1, 2018 the Code of Virginia was updated to include a late penalty for wine tax reports. Read more in code section: 4.1-332 B.
Out of Stock Reports
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 Tax Management now 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 TaxExaminer@abc.virginia.gov.
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)
Négociant Certification, French (PDF)
Négociant Certification, German (PDF)
Request for Franchise Termination: ProductApproval@abc.virginia.gov
ONLINE SEARCHES
Search for a brand of beer or wine. Find out who distributes it.
Active Brand Names (online)
All Beer and Wine Web Reports (online)
Approval Codes by Origin (online)
Brands Carried by Supplier* (online)
County Map (online)
Franchise Brands by Distributor (online)
Franchise Brands by Distributor Detail (online)
Franchise Brands by Supplier Detail (online)
Franchise Designation* (online)
Label Approval Codes (online)
Suppliers, importers and retailers (online)
Territory Listing (online)
All Beer and Wine Web Reports (online)
Approval Codes by Origin (online)
Brands Carried by Supplier* (online)
County Map (online)
Franchise Brands by Distributor (online)
Franchise Brands by Distributor Detail (online)
Franchise Brands by Supplier Detail (online)
Franchise Designation* (online)
Label Approval Codes (online)
Suppliers, importers and retailers (online)
Territory Listing (online)
PRODUCT LABEL APPROVAL
Get approval for a new or revised product label.TAXES, MALT BEVERAGE
Pay excise taxes for malt beverages (wholesalers).TAXES, WINE AND CIDER
Pay excise taxes for wine and cider (wholesalers).MISC. TAX REPORTS
Direct Shipper's Report—In State (Excel) (read more)
Direct Shipper's Report—Out of State (Excel) (read more)
Internet Wine Retailer Report (PDF)
Delivery Permittee Report—In State (Excel)
Delivery Permittee Report—Out of State (Excel)
Common Carrier's Report (PDF)
Retail Off Premise Summary Report (Excel) (PDF)
Direct Shipper's Report—Out of State (Excel) (read more)
Internet Wine Retailer Report (PDF)
Delivery Permittee Report—In State (Excel)
Delivery Permittee Report—Out of State (Excel)
Common Carrier's Report (PDF)
Retail Off Premise Summary Report (Excel) (PDF)
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Tax Management
TaxExaminer@abc.virginia.gov
Phone: (804) 219-2039
Fax: (804) 213-4563
Product Approval
ProductApproval@abc.virginia.gov
Phone: (804) 298-3755
Fax: (804) 213-4563
Compliance Unit
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.Online Forms
Bringing Personal Alcohol Into Virginia?
Moving into Virginia from out of the country or from another U.S. state? Returning to Virginia from vacation? Learn more about bringing personal alcohol into the Commonwealth.
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Industry Resources: Beer, Wine and Cider
