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Florida beer manufacturer bonds.
From $100.

The tax bond a Florida beer / malt-beverage manufacturer (brewer) files with the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco under Fla. Stat. 561.37. Brewers post a $20,000 bond; pricing is 1% of your bond amount, $100 minimum — enter your amount and your exact price appears at the application.

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Required for a FL malt-beverage manufacturer (brewer) license under Fla. Stat. 561.37
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$20,000 for brewers — the manufacturer minimum is $25,000, but the brewer figure is $20,000
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1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum — enter your required bond amount and your exact price appears at the application
1% rate$100 minimumExactprice at the applicationSoft pullnever a hard inquiry
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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

No underwriting queue for the standard brewer bond — enter your amount, pay, and file with the Division of ABT. Here is the whole thing:

TODAY · ONLINE

Apply online

Your business details, the bond amount your license requires, and the effective date. The form may add a one-time consent to a soft credit pull.

INSTANTLY

Issued on the spot

Most applications approve instantly — the executed bond is generated as soon as you pay. Larger amounts may get a quick review; the credit check is a soft pull that never touches your score.

SAME DAY

File with the Division of ABT

Submit the executed bond with your manufacturer license application to the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever the state insists on them.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the brewer bond actually covers

Florida licenses alcoholic beverage manufacturers through the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco under the Beverage Law, and Fla. Stat. 561.37 requires a manufacturer to file a surety bond as security for the beverage taxes it owes the state.

The general manufacturer figure is $25,000, but the statute sets the amount required for a brewer of malt beverages at $20,000. The Division may accept a bond in a lesser sum — but in no event less than $10,000 — and reviews the amount periodically based on sales.

The bond stands behind the malt-beverage tax you owe — if you fail to pay, the state can recover against it, and if the surety pays, you repay the surety. Whatever amount applies to your license, we issue the bond with pricing starting from $100.

Fla. Stat. 561.37 (Beverage Law)Under Fla. Stat. 561.37, each alcoholic beverage manufacturer must file with the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco a surety bond in the sum of $25,000 as security for payment of all taxes, except that the amount required for a brewer is $20,000. The Division may accept a bond in a lesser sum but in no event less than $10,000, and reviews the amount based on sales. Confirm your required amount with the Division.

You need this bond if you are

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Applying for a FL brewer / malt-beverage manufacturer license through the Division of ABT
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Opening a brewery or craft brewing operation that manufactures beer in Florida
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Renewing a manufacturer license that requires the ABT beverage-tax bond
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Adjusting your bond after the Division reviews your sales volume

One application, issued on the spot.

Submit the application with your required bond amount — the executed bond is generated instantly, ready to file with the Division of ABT.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Florida brewer bond?Pricing is 1% of your bond amount, $100 minimum. The bond amount itself is $20,000 for a brewer of malt beverages ($25,000 for the general manufacturer figure). Enter your amount and your exact price appears at the application.
Why does Florida require it?It backs the beverage taxes a manufacturer owes. Under Fla. Stat. 561.37 the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco requires the bond as security so the malt-beverage tax is guaranteed.
Is there a credit check?At smaller bond amounts the application asks for no credit information; at this bond’s usual amounts it adds a credit consent, and the check is a soft pull that never affects your score. Most applications approve instantly.
Can my bond amount be lower than $20,000?The Division may accept a bond in a lesser sum, but in no event less than $10,000, and it reviews the amount based on your sales. Confirm your required figure with the Division and enter it.
Where do I file it?With the Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, alongside your manufacturer license application or renewal. We issue the executed bond ready to submit.
Which A-rated carriers underwrite these bonds?Typically Arch Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+) or Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (A.M. Best A). Which one writes your bond depends on the bond type and your state. The carrier's name and official signature are printed on the bond you receive.
How do I contact Light RFP about this bond?Email insurance@lightrfp.com. It reaches the bond team at Light RFP Risk Management Services LLC (NY DFS License # PC-1978982). Write to us about quotes, applications, bond forms or certificates. We will respond within 24 hours.
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