Important notice from DEDT

Notice from the Department of Economic Development and Tourism

Please note that South African Revenue Services (SARS) will no longer accept payments in respect of Liquor Licenses as from 1 October 2011. From 1 October 2011, all payments for liquor licenses can be made at any ABSA BANK using the details below.

• Only cash deposits or electronic transfers will be accepted (No Cheques).
• No bulk payments will be allowed
• All references to contain a prefix (01 for new applications, 02 for existing licenses and 03 for renewals)
• In the case of new applications, your trading name will be your reference e.g 01Thandabantu tavern
• For existing liquor licenses your reference number will be your license number, e.g, 02KZN/00000
• For renewals, your reference number will also be your license number but the prefix changes, e.g. 03KZN/00000
• Applicant to submit proof of payment with the first two pages of the application in respect of lodgment of any liquor license application
• License holder to submit proof of payment in respect of activation of any liquor license together copy of Form 4, Form 11 or Form 15.
• All license holders are reminded to renew their liquor licenses before 31 December 2011 to avoid penalties. All those who fail to renew before 31 December 2011 will be liable for penalties (50% in January 2012 or 100% in February).
• Liquor licenses not renewed by 28 February 2012 will lapse, warranting the license holder to lodge a new application.

Please note the following:

• Receiving a FORM 22 does not validate your license if it has already lapsed
• The onus is on the license holder to ensure that no double payments are made as no refunds will be entertained.
• All licenses that were issued in terms of s19 (FORM 4) as from 1 July 2011 are not subject to renewal at the end of 2011.

The proof of payment and supporting documents in respect of renewal fees, new applications and activation of licenses must be forwarded to Mrs. Swazi Mbambo, Fax No.: 086 644 4307 For further details please contact Khombi Mthanti on 033 264 2795 or Nkululeko Thwala on 033 264 2681.

Bank Absa Bank Account Name Liquor Licenses
Account number 407 832 8103
Clearing code 63-49-26