{"id":13933,"date":"2019-12-14T04:28:42","date_gmt":"2019-12-14T04:28:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vaabc.com\/blog\/?p=13933"},"modified":"2022-09-23T03:32:50","modified_gmt":"2022-09-23T03:32:50","slug":"alcohol-licensing-for-virginia-restaurants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vaabc.com\/blog\/alcohol-licensing-for-virginia-restaurants\/","title":{"rendered":"Alcohol Licensing for Virginia Restaurants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Every restaurant has to have a license to serve food \u2013 if they serve\nalcohol, they have to have an Alcohol License. You must stay in compliance with\nVirginia Laws. No matter what city you live in or plan to open your restaurant\nin, get some licenses out of the way or risk penalties. ABC Consulting is here\nfor restaurants, of Virginia. Here are some applications you\u2019ll need to submit,\nregistrations that you\u2019ll need to have approved and the training you and your staff\nwill need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Register your company with SCC<\/li><li>Register your company\u2019s trade name<\/li><li>Register for Virginia Sales and Use <\/li><li>Obtain a Federal Employer Identification Number<\/li><li>Obtain a Virginia Retail Alcohol License <\/li><li>Register for Virginia Lottery License<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"554\" height=\"732\" src=\"https:\/\/vaabc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/piece-of-the-pie-of-virginia-restaurant.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vaabc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/piece-of-the-pie-of-virginia-restaurant.png 554w, https:\/\/vaabc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/piece-of-the-pie-of-virginia-restaurant-227x300.png 227w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 554px) 100vw, 554px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Virginia Retail Alcohol License \u2013 our simplified application has been\ndesigned for you to conveniently complete, pay, and submit (for restaurants,\nconvenience stores, day spas, gourmet shops, etc.) ONLINE. Once the form is\nsubmitted, our team of former Special Agents will be reviewing your application\nfor the most common errors that result in license issuance delays and\/or denied\nlicenses. We\u2019ll go over it with a fine-tooth comb, contacting you with any\nsuggestions and concerns. That is part of our services. We give expert guidance\nduring your application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also have to get a Federal Employer Identification Number &#8211; an EIN is assigned by the IRS. It is essentially a tax ID number. You can apply for an EIN through our website and we\u2019ll make sure that the form is filled out properly to assure timely processing.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the licenses you\u2019ll need, we also offer these benefits: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Compliance Checks\/Mystery Shopper &#8211; Professionally\ntrained mystery shoppers are available to ensure your staff&#8217;s compliance\nwith&nbsp;Virginia ABC laws and regulations as well as business policy\npractices.<\/li><li>Inspections &#8211; On-site inspections to ensure\nadministrative compliance with the necessary governmental agencies.<\/li><li>Hearing and Appeal Attorneys &#8211; We have access to\nattorneys that are well versed in alcohol permits and licensing, if necessary. <\/li><li>Training &#8211; ABC Consulting offers both in-person\nand online courses for both you and your staff. And we have specialized courses\nfor Wine and Breweries, too. Find all of our online training classes (certified\nand approved by VA ABC Authority). Courses can be completed at your convenience\nand start at $29.95.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Alcohol Licenses, business registrations and Virginia lottery permits are\nissued by the government and allow you to legally conduct business \u2013 and if you\ndon\u2019t fill out the paperwork correctly or apply for the wrong type of license,\nit could hold up your grand opening! ABC Consulting can make sure that every\nform is filled out correctly and completely so that your permits don\u2019t get held\nup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t forget that we are, then, available for the training of your employees\n(our TOAST Academy offers T.O.A.S.T. \u00ae, BREW \u2122 and WINE \u2122 training). We offer\nso many services for small businesses in Virginia \u2013 right on our website, from\nthe convenience of your home office. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaabc.com\">ABC\nConsulting<\/a> is here to help you grow and serve safely! How can we help? <strong>: <\/strong><a href=\"tel:8007850161\"><strong>800.785.0161<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>*Disclaimer: The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only.\u00a0 Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information.\u00a0 This website contains links to other third-party websites.\u00a0 Such links are only for the convenience of the reader, user, or browser; ABC Consulting VA, LLC does not recommend or endorse the contents of the third-party sites. Readers of this website should contact their attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter.\u00a0 No reader, user, or<\/em>\u00a0<em>browser of this site should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this site without first seeking legal advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction.\u00a0 Only your individual attorney can provide assurances that the information contained herein \u2013 and your interpretation of it \u2013 is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. The views expressed at, or through, this site are those of the individual authors\u2019 writing in their individual capacities only.\u00a0 All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken, based on the contents of this site, are hereby expressly disclaimed.\u00a0 The content on this posting is provided \u201cas is;\u201d no representations are made that the content is error-free. In no capacity do we represent the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority, IRS, SCC or any other government agency.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every restaurant has to have a license to serve food \u2013 if they serve alcohol, they have to have an Alcohol License. You must stay in compliance with Virginia Laws. No matter what city you live in or plan to open your restaurant in, get some licenses out of the way or risk penalties. 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