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Georgia

State Shipping Laws:

georgia

Last Updated June 22, 2025

Direct Shipping Allowed

Permit

DTC Permit

Required

Yes
Fee

$50
Expiration

Dec. 31st of each year

Sales Tax

Required

Yes
State

4.00%
Local

Yes
Tax on Shipping

Yes

Excise Tax

Required

Yes
Wine ≤ 14%

$.40/liter
Wine > 14%

$.67/liter

Volume Limit

Limits per Winery

Calendar Year

12 cases per household

Reporting

Required

Yes
Sales Tax

Monthly by the 20th
Excise Tax

Monthly by the 15th
Direct Shipment

Monthly by the 15th
Record Retention

At least 3 years

Product Requirements

Label Registration

Required

Yes
Fee

$0
Single Reg. DTC & Wholesale

No

Product Restrictions

  • ONLY wines produced by the permittee may be sold and shipped to consumers

Additional Information

A Special Order Shipping Permit is required for making off-site sales to GA consumers.

  • License applications, renewals and reports must be filed online through the Georgia Tax Center and any additional required documents are to be uploaded to your account and filed online.
  • Licensees must verify the age of the purchaser by using an Online Age Verification Service or obtaining a copy of the purchaser’s government issued photo ID.
  • Every shipment of wine by the holder of a special order shipping license shall be clearly marked ‘Alcoholic Beverages, Adult Signature Required.’

A permit is not required for making on-site sales to GA consumers. The volume limit for on-site sales is 5 cases per household per year. Additionally, There are no reporting, brand registration or tax requirements for on-site sales.

Compliance Alerts

2015 Alcohol License Renewal

Wine Institute Member Update Regarding GA License Reclassification

New Electronic Filing Requirements in Georgia

Georgia Clarifies Direct-to-Consumer Shipping Rule

Georgia – Amended Wine Special Order Applications Available

Georgia Governor Signs Improved Consumer Wine Shipping Bill into Law

Clarifications of Direct Shipping Laws

 

View All Compliance Alerts

Licensing Forms

Reporting Forms

Statues and Advisories

Contact Information

Georgia Department of Revenue
Alcohol & Tobacco Tax Division
1800 Century Blvd. NE Room 4235
Atlanta, GA 30345-3205
Phone: (404) 417-4900
Fax: (404) 417-4901

 

 

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This information is intended for winegrower licensees only. All information above is provided as an informational aid and is not legal advice. Data may be out-of-date or incomplete. Please consult a lawyer before taking any action.