Permit
Information
State of Wisconsin Permits
Wineries
http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/125/III/53
Excise Tax, Liquor, Winery (includes cider producers in Wisconsin)
Description: Any person, sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, corporation or
association who wants to handle liquor at the wholesale level in Wisconsin must obtain a permit
from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. Persons wanting a beverage permit must hold a
Business Tax Registration (BTR) Certificate.
License Type: Original
Duration: The BTR certificate and liquor permits are valid until canceled by the permittee or
revoked by the Department.
Fees: The fee for a wholesale permit for Wisconsin wineries is $200 for a 2-year term. Also, the BTR
certificate and liquor permits are issued by the Registration Unit in Madison, (608) 266-2776. There is
a one-time $20 charge for the BTR certificate. This certificate is renewable every two years for $10.
Prerequisites: Persons who