License Fee Schedule

NOTE: Application and License fees are not refundable

Annual Fees
Licensed Establishments – NLC Purchases				Fee (Effective February, 2023)
Over	$200,000			$1,800
Over	$100,000	and up to	$200,000	$1,500
Over	$50,000	and up to	$100,000	$1,200
Over	$25,000	and up to	$50,000	$850
Over	$10,000	and up to	$25,000	$550
Under	$10,000			$250
The NLC determines the annual fee based on the amount of liquor the licensee purchases from the NLC Stores (Corporate and/or Liquor Express) in the previous calendar year (Jan – Dec.)
Endorsements (Secondary Licenses)
Patio				$100
Catering				$100
Other Licenses
Brewer's Distributor				$600
Brewer's Agent				$150
Brewer's Retailer				$150
Ferment-on-Premises				$150
Gift Basket				$150
Manufacturer Licenses
Microbrewery/Cottage Winery/Distillery (Less than 5,000 hectolitres)				$600
Microbrewery/Cottage Winery/Distillery (5,000-15,000 hectolitres)				$900
Brewery (Over 15,000 hectolitres)				$2,400
NOTE:
Late Penalty – Payment not made by March 31, 2023				$100
All Annual Fees for the first year of operation will be prorated based on the issued date of the license.
Other Fees
Special Events
Registered charities - fee per event (providing event is held over consecutive days)				$100
Non-profit organizations - fee per event (providing event is held over consecutive days)				$200
License Applications and Administration
Application fee – All Licenses, excluding those below				$200
Application fee – Brewer’s Agent, Brewer's Retail, Ferment-on-Premises, Gift Basket, Cannabis Retailer				$125
Amendments to Licenses				$100
Permission for Sampling				$50

NLC allows clients to manage their license applications using our LACES system. Using the link below will launch another browser window.