Apply for a liquor subsidy

Background information

Victorian wine producers may be eligible for a subsidy to offset the impact of the Commonwealth wine equalisation tax or excise duty. You must submit claims for the previous financial year by 30 September.

Learn more about the Victorian liquor subsidy.

Step 1: Check the guidelines

The liquor subsidy guidelines list the requirements to receive the subsidy.

To claim a subsidy:

• your sale or use must be eligible
• you must hold or have held a liquor licence
• you must have paid Commonwealth taxes.

If you have received the Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant, you could still be eligible for the Victorian subsidy for the shortfall.

Step 2: Gather supporting information

You need the following information to complete the claim form:

• State licence number.
• Australian Business Number.
• Name, trading name and addresses of licensed premises.
• The month or quarter the claim relates to.
• The subsidy amount you are claiming for low alcohol wine, cellar door and mail-order sales, and applications to own use.
• Bank account details, including account name, BSB and account number.

The form includes a document checklist for the evidence you need to support your claim.

Step 3: Complete and lodge your form

Complete and submit your form online. 

Next steps

We will review and process your form.

Keep records that support your claim for 5 years. You must provide them to us upon request.

If you receive a refund, reduction or credit in wine equalisation tax or excise in the relevant period, you may need to adjust your subsidy claim amount in the form.

If you discover an error in a previous return that affects your subsidy claim, you must adjust your claim accordingly in the form.