Untangling the complex world of wine direct shipping and compliance

October 5th, 2006

There has been some confusion about the application process for wineries shipping direct-to-consumers in South Carolina. The correct forms to complete are listed below and can also be found at http://wi.shipcompliant.com/StateDetail.aspx?StateID=39.

Wineries must complete the following steps to legally ship wine directly to consumers in South Carolina:

1. Complete the Out-of-State Wine Shipper’s License (Form ABL-571). The application cost $600 and is good for two years. The license expires 8/31 during the even years (2008..2010).

2. Complete the Department of Revenue Business Tax Application (Form SCTC-111). Wineries register to pay sales tax and complete section 3 of the form. There is a one time $50 fee to register.

3. Do NOT complete the Application for Producer of Beer and Wine Certificate of Registration and pay $400.

4. File the Excise Tax Return for Wines Shipped Direct to Residents (Form L-2166) and the Sales Tax Return (Form ST-3) by January 20th of each year.

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