Manufacturer and Wholesaler Licensing Information

Manufacturer and Wholesaler Information

The Commission licenses alcoholic beverage manufacturers and wholesalers that manufacture and distribute alcoholic beverage products to retailer-tier licensees throughout Michigan.  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
• Sales Inventory Purchasing System (SIPS+) for Product Registrations
• Manufacturer and Wholesaler Licensing Forms

Detailed Information on Manufacturer and Wholesaler Licenses and Permits:

Manufacturers

• Brewer or Micro Brewer License
• Wine Maker or Small Wine Maker License
• Farmer's Market Permit
• Direct Shipper License
• Brandy Manufacturer License
• Mixed Spirit Drink Manufacturer License
• Distiller or Small Distiller License

Suppliers

• Vendor of Spirits
• Outstate Seller of Beer License
• Outstate Seller of Wine License
• Outstate Seller of Mixed Spirit Drink License
• Outstate Self-Distributor License

Wholesalers

• Wholesaler License

Other Licenses and Permits

• Salesperson License
• Vendor Representative License
• Broker License
• Industrial Manufacturer License
• Limited Alcohol Buyer License
• Seller of Alcohol License
• Hospital Permit
• Military Permit
• Indian Tribal Permit
• Authorized Distribution Agent

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 Beer and Other Nonalcoholic Beverage Products
• Requirements for Coupons
• Escrowing A License
• Server Training Requirements
• Concession Agreement Requirements
• Self-Service Dispensing Equipment Requirements for On-Premises Licensees
• Unlawful Gambling Information
• Trivia Games on the Licensed Premises
• Alcohol to Go or For Delivery
• Michigan Sales Tax on Alcoholic Liquor Products
• Beer Franchise Code
• Wine/Mixed Spirit Drink Franchise Code
• Michigan Beverage Container Deposit Law
• Beer Keg Deposit Requirements
• Beer Price Filing Requirements for Manufacturers & Wholesalers
• Wine/Mixed Spirit Drink Price Filing Requirements for Manufacturers & Wholesalers
• Self-Distribution Information for Manufacturers
• Mixed Spirit Drink Informational Sheet
• Restrictions on Giving Away Alcoholic Beverages
• Brand-Logoed Refrigerators Guidance
• Allowable Items Under MCL 436.1609
• Interpretive Statement as to Charitable Donations
• Shiner Registration Process
• Direct Shipper ID Verification Services
• On-Premises Promotions - Administrative Order of October 27, 1999
• Home Brewer General Information
• Trade Show Information