Pennsylvania Malt and Brewed Beverage Bond

How much does a Pennsylvania malt and brewed beverage bond cost? 

Pennsylvania malt and brewed beverage bond costs start at $100 annually. The Department of Revenue requires these bonds expire annually on June 30th, so your personal premium will depend on the bond amount required and your exact term length. 

• The $5,000 bond amount costs $100 annually. 
• Bond amounts ranging from $5,000-$25,000 cost $12/thousand starting at $100. 
• Bond amounts greater than $25,000 require a quick application review to determine pricing.

How do I get a malt and brewed beverage bond in Pennsylvania? 

You can purchase your Pennsylvania malt and brewed beverage bond online 24/7. You'll need to provide your exact bond amount along with the following information required for Department of Revenue filing approval. 

• manufacturer brewery name 
• business address 
• physical brewery location

Once your payment is received, your official Pennsylvania surety bond will be emailed to you instantly. 

*Note: If your bond amount is higher than $25,000, your purchase order will be reviewed by a team member before your documents are emailed.

How fast can I get an alcoholic beverage manufacturer surety bond?

SuretyBonds.com offers instant Pennsylvania malt and brewed beverage bond delivery 24/7. Buy your bond now to receive your official malt and brewed beverage bond delivered in minutes by email. 

What is a Pennsylvania malt and brewed beverage bond?

Pennsylvania Code Title 61 Chapter 74.11 requires malt beverage manufacturers file a surety bond to guarantee the payment of taxes as outlined in the Malt Beverage Tax Law. State form REV-1018 AS is officially titled the “Malt and Brewed Beverage Bond” and specifically requires malt or brewed beverage manufacturers comply with the Malt Beverage Tax Law and pay all owed taxes to the state. This specific bond protects the state from financial loss if brewers/manufacturers fail to pay owed taxes or other required fees.

Why do I need an alcoholic beverage manufacturer surety bond?

By filing surety bond form REV-1018 AS, you agree to operate your brewery according to the Malt Beverage Tax Law and pay all taxes as required by state law and other applicable regulations. If you fail to do so and your licensed premises commits a violation, your issuing surety company will pay valid claims up to your full bond amount, which you must reimburse in full. 

Who regulates malt and brewed beverage manufacturers?

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Liquor Control Board enforces licensing regulations and requirements for brewers and malt beverage manufacturers in the state. If you have questions about your liquor license application, current license, or surety bond requirement, you can contact the Liquor Control Board by emailing [email protected] ​or calling the Licensing Information Center at 1(717)783-8250.

How do I determine my brewing malt beverages surety bond amount?

The Pennsylvania Code Malt Beverage Tax Law requires your malt beverage manufacturer bond amount be equal to your highest 2 months average tax liability in the last 12-month period, but not less than $5,000. If you're unsure what bond amount you need, contact the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Liquor Control Board before purchasing your surety bond.

How do I update or change my malt liquor or brewed beverage bond?

If the Pennsylvania DOR requires your surety bond documentation to be updated for any reason, contact your surety company. If you purchased your malt and brewed beverage bond from SuretyBonds.com, email [email protected] to explain the needed change. The most common changes requested for these bonds are the brewery/manufacturer's name, address, or bond amount. 

How do I renew my malt and brewed beverage manufacturer bond?

You must renew your malt and brewed beverage bond before its current 1-year term expires. Once you pay your SuretyBonds.com renewal invoice, we'll email you renewal instructions to keep your bond active for your next license term.

How do I get a Pennsylvania malt and brewed beverage manufacturer license? 

First, you should review the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board's applicant/licensee requirements. Then, you'll need to provide the following to the Liquor Control Board to apply for your malt and brewed beverage manufacturer license in Pennsylvania.

• form of identification
• naturalization papers or alien ID (if applicable)
• residence information for the previous 5 years
• employment information for the previous 5 years
• physical and mailing address
• current property owner/lessor name, address and contact information
• documentation to verify the business structure of the property landlord
• current health license
• signed and dated lease (if applicable)
• lease assignment (if applicable)
• bill of sale or agreement of sale and recorded deed (if applicable)
• hotel register (if applicable)

If your business premises has not yet been constructed or is not ready for operation, the state might request to review your building plans for all areas to be licensed.