Manufacturer and Wholesaler Licensing Information

The Commission licenses alcoholic beverage manufacturers and wholesalers that distribute beer and wine to retailer-tier licensees throughout Michigan.  You may find details on the different types of manufacturer and wholesaler licenses below.  If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact the Commission's Licensing Division, toll-free, at 866-813-0011.

• Brief Description of All License and Permit Types
• Michigan Wholesale Product Registry (MWPR)
• Manufacturer & Wholesaler Licensing Forms

Detailed Information on Manufacturer and Wholesaler Licenses and Permits:

• Brewer
• Micro Brewer
• Brewpub
• Wine Maker
• Small Wine Maker
• Farmer's Market Permit
• Direct Wine Shipper
• Brandy Manufacturer
• Mixed Spirit Drink Manufacturer
• Distiller (Manufacturer of Spirits)
• Small Distiller
• Outstate Seller of Beer
• Outstate Seller of Wine
• Outstate Seller of Mixed Spirit Drink
• Wholesaler
• Salesperson
• Vendor Representative
• Broker
• Hospital Permit
• Military Permit
• Indian Tribal Permit
• Vendor of Spirits
• Authorized Distribution Agent
• Industrial Manufacturer
• Limited Alcohol Buyer
• Seller of Alcohol
• Escrowing A License

Additional Manufacturer and Wholesaler Information:

• Supplier & Distributor Frequently Asked Questions - Includes information on "private labels", aid and assistance, indemnification and additional insureds, distributor independence
• Nonalcoholic Beverage Products
• Concession Agreement Requirements
• Michigan Sales Tax on Alcoholic Liquor Products
• Self-Distribution Information for Manufacturers
• Self-Service Dispensing Equipment Requirements for On-Premises Licensees
• Information on Public Act 16-19 Changes Effective August 23, 2021 (Mixed Spirit Drink Products, Self-Distribution, & Other Changes)
• Interpretive Statement as to Charitable Donations
• Trivia Games on the Licensed Premises
• Alcohol to Go or For Delivery
• Growlers & Growler-Like Containers
• Tasting Room Permit & Licenses Information Sheet
• Transfers Of Beer Between Locations Owned By The Same Micro Brewer License
• Transfers Of Wine Between Wine Maker or Small Wine Maker Licensees
• Shiner Registration Process
• Beer Franchise Code
• Wine Franchise Code
• Server Training Requirements
• Direct Shipper ID Verification Services
• Beer Price Filing Requirements for Manufacturers & Wholesalers
• Wine/Mixed Spirit Drink Price Filing Requirements for Manufacturers & Wholesalers
• Beer, Wine and Mixed Spirit Drink Label Registration
• On-Premises Promotions - Administrative Order of October 27, 1999
• Michigan Beverage Container Deposit Law
• Home Brewer General Information
• Trade Show Information