What is Irish Special Restaurant Licence? | Who can use Special Restaurant Licence?
Special Restaurant Licence is a licence to sell for all kind of alcohol to be consumed in the holder’s restaurant
- Alcohol can be served in the dining place or waiting area or anywhere inside or outside the premises.
- The licence holder must take payment for the alcohol at the same time as the meal.
Licence Validity: 1 year from 1 October to 30 September. Every year 30 th September, licence has to be renewed
Special Restaurant Licence cost:
For new licence: €3,805
For renewal: €500
How to apply and obtain Special Restaurant Licence in Ireland?
- Submit the court certificate to the National Excise Licence Office along with the completed Application Form.
- The application needs to be signed by the “licensee, if a sole trader”, “one of the partners, if a partnership”, “the company secretary or a director of the company, in the case of an incorporated firm”.
- Once the application’s process has started, you will be received a First Time Application Notice.
- After that pay for the licence using that link
All licensees require tax clearance and, in certain cases, a:
Revenue will automatically check your tax clearance status before issuing the licence.
For more details, visit https://www.revenue.ie/en/companies-and-charities/excise-and-licences/excise-licensing/special-restaurant-licence/court-certificate.aspx
