Who Requires a License Transfer ?
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Business sellers who want to exit without ongoing liabilities.
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Purchasers acquiring existing licenced venues (restaurant, pub, bottle store etc.) tied to premises.
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Investors or franchisees stepping into licenced operations.
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Entities restructuring ownership but retaining premise operations.
From experience we know that brokers have limited knowledge of the requirements relating to liquor licensing and as this often leads to invalid agreements or a lack of guidance, we also recommend to our clients that the whole process of acquiring a licensed business should be under the guidance of knowledgeable professionals.
What Our Transfer Service Includes:
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Due diligence & agreement integration
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Review sale and lease agreements ensuring correct transfer clauses and obtain seller’s authority.
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Application documentation
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Complete provincial forms (e.g. Form 5 – Transfer of Liquor Licence)
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Advertising & notifications
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Publish notices in the Government Gazette and local newspapers
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Liquor Board liaison
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We liaise directly with the Regional or Provincial Liquor Board.
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Following-up, tracking and approval
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Transfer timelines range from 2 months to nearly a year, depending on backlogs
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However, applicants can trade pending the transfer of a liquor licence on the power of a declaratory court order obtained by our firm on behalf of clients
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Avoid disruptions—let us align your liquor licence with your business transaction swiftly and seamlessly.