Mead, poire, beer, cider and other beer-based drinks are alcoholic products, so there are certain rules for selling draft beer in 2017. In this article we will look at the main issues when trading beer drinks and, of course, beer.
The same article also mentions individual entrepreneurs: “ Retail beer sales and beer-based alcoholic beverages is carried out by individual entrepreneurs and organizations.” Exactly retail sale!!! In accordance with Article 11 No. 171 of the Federal Law, wholesale trade in beer is permitted only legal entities.
As you know, beer alcoholism develops unnoticed and quickly; women and children are most susceptible to it. For a beer merchant, the more beer he sells, the more profit he makes, but the buyer pays with his health for excessive consumption of the foamy drink. Therefore, Federal Law of the Russian Federation No. 171-Article 16 establishes prohibitions that act for the benefit of society.
Through EGAIS, trade in beer is easier to register than other alcoholic beverages because it is not necessary to confirm every fact of sale of a bottle of beer, which cannot be said about bottles of wine or strong alcohol. The main thing here is to confirm that the wholesale purchase of beer took place under legal conditions.
At the end of each day, the quantity, volume, product type code and product name are entered into the reporting journal. For incorrect journal keeping or for its absence, there is a fine in the amount of: 100-200 thousand rubles for organizations and 10-20 thousand rubles for an individual entrepreneur.
When selling beer, take into account the prohibitions established by law: the range of consumers, time of sale, location of the facility.
It is impossible to legally purchase a batch of beer for further sale without connecting to EGAIS. You must register on the Rosalkogolregulirovanie website. Then, in this system, each time indicate the date and volume of purchase and record the remaining product.
Educational video on how to open a draft beer store from scratch:
Beer sales in 2017 obliges to maintain a record book and timely submit declarations on the sale of alcoholic beverages.
Regardless of the tax regime, from March 3, 2017, it is possible to sell beer, including in public catering, only if you have a cash register.
Rules for the sale of draft beer in 2017 practically the same for both legal entities and private entrepreneurs and organizations. Stick to them, strictly adhere to them, and then you will not run into trouble with the law, and you will not have to pay fines.
We hasten to please entrepreneurs planning to open a beer store: a license is not required to sell draft and bottled beer. Only strong alcohol (above 16%) is subject to mandatory licensing. For beer and drinks based on it: cider, poire, mead, etc. this requirement does not apply.
The rules for the sale of beer are regulated by Article 18 of Federal Law No. 171-FZ. It is there that the “types of activities subject to licensing” are described.
Many entrepreneurs open cafes where, in addition to draft beer, snacks and hot dishes are served. This kind of business gives you more opportunities. A cafe with draft beer can be located near airports and train stations, near sports facilities and in other places where opening a regular outlet selling foamy beer is illegal.
However, keep in mind that the requirements for catering outlets are stricter. So, you will need a sanitary and epidemiological certificate from the SES. And to get it you need a whole package of documents:
Retail outlets and public catering establishments are often subject to inspections by supervisory authorities. To be prepared for any service visit, keep on hand:
All trade reports are maintained in accordance with the regulations established by the Tax Service. In addition to the standard documents for any business, the owner of a beer store is required to submit alcohol declaration in form No. 12. The document is submitted to the local branch of Rosalkogolregulirovanie. The declaration can be submitted electronically. Special software will facilitate the process of filling out the declaration.
The requirements of the Fire Inspectorate do not differ from the requirements for other retail outlets. If you rent a premises, then the landlord is responsible to the fire department. Before signing a store lease agreement, make sure that the premises meet the established standards:
The owner of a draft beer store needs to keep records. The requirement applies to individual entrepreneurs and LLCs. This is reflected in Federal Law No. 164. The sales log must be completed every day. It contains information about sales: product name, quantity of goods received and sold.
By complying with the above requirements, you will be able to run a business selling draft beer and not break the law. If you want to bypass the difficult period of paperwork and get started faster, pay attention to ready business. When purchasing a beer store operating in St. Petersburg, check whether the owner has all the necessary documents.
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In 2017, changes to the law on the sale of alcoholic beverages, including draft beer, came into force. In this article we will figure out how to run a successful beer business according to the new rules and not break the law.
The rules for the sale of draft beer are specified in the Federal Law of November 22, 1995 No. 171-FZ “On government regulation production and circulation of ethyl alcohol, alcoholic and alcohol-containing products and on limiting the consumption (drinking) of alcoholic products.”
In 2016, changes were made to the document that affected the requirements for the premises, location of draft beer stores, registration in the electronic accounting system, as well as packaging of drinks. Some of them are valid from January 1, 2017, the rest will come into force on July 1, 2017.
Let's look at how to organize a beer business to avoid fines. An organization or individual entrepreneur must have:
The exception is catering establishments that sell draft beer. These requirements do not apply to them. Also, the law does not specify the minimum total area of retail and warehouse premises.
Important! If in addition to beer drinks you sell other alcohol - wine, vodka, cognac, take into account the restrictions on the size of the premises. The total area of the trading area and warehouse must be at least 50 m² in the city and 25 m² in rural areas.
Here is a list of facilities where you cannot sell alcohol:
The law does not prohibit the sale of draft beer if the outlet operates as a catering establishment: shop-bar or summer cafe. In this case, the sale of the drink on the territory of theaters is permitted, concert halls and near sports facilities (if they do not host events involving children). The same conditions apply to airports, gas stations and non-stationary objects - stalls, shops on wheels.
In 2016, a bill banning beer trade in the State Duma was submitted to the State Duma for consideration. non-residential premises located in apartment buildings. However, the initiative was not approved. The deputies decided that such a law would have a negative impact on the market: too many retail outlets would have to be closed.
In some Russian regions, local authorities have introduced similar restrictions. Thus, in the Amur Region it is forbidden to sell alcoholic beverages in shops and cafes located in residential buildings after 21.00.
Before you start a business, check what local laws apply in your city. This way you will avoid unpleasant surprises.
Since January 2017, every individual entrepreneur selling draft beer must register with the Unified State Automated information system(EGAIS).
To connect to EGAIS, you must:
A business owner must follow established rules to avoid breaking the law. The document does not contain special conditions for entrepreneurs who, for example, operate in rural areas. Even if the store operates in a small village where there are interruptions in the Internet, the individual entrepreneur is required to enter data into the system. Otherwise he will have to pay a fine.
The ban relates to the production and sale of draft beer in packaging made from polymer material, if the bottle volume is more than 1.5 liters.
Since January 2017, the law applies to manufacturers and wholesalers. From July 2017, the same requirement will apply to draft beer retailers.
This is an administrative offense that is punishable by fines:
We reviewed the main changes that came into force or will be introduced in the summer of 2017. Be sure to take them into account if you plan to open a business selling draft beer.
Do you want to buy a beer store with streamlined business processes? Be sure to check whether new rules are being followed regarding location, room size, reporting in the EGAIS system, etc. So you can do it profitable investment and quickly recoup the investment.
Many people believe that beer trading brings good profits to the business owner. Is this really true? The state is constantly changing the rules of the game and complicating them, as a result of which many give up sales and move to a less regulated industry. In this article we will look at what new rules for beer sales came into force due to changes in legislation and what needs to be taken into account before opening a new “point” of sale.
Before the law was passed, there were persistent rumors that individual entrepreneurs They will be completely prohibited from selling the foamy drink and they will have to form an LLC. In fact, legislators still did not dare to take this step, so the individual entrepreneur has the legal right to sell beer.
Beer can be sold at retail without obtaining a license
However, conditions in 2017 became more difficult. They introduced the following restrictions:
How will it be carried out? beer sales in 2017-2018? New rules for individual entrepreneurs, which came into force this year, regulate that entrepreneurs are required to send accurate information about how much beer was purchased to the unified state automated information system. But you no longer need to report on the quantity of products sold - by default, it is considered that everything purchased was sold in full. It is on the basis of EGAIS that control over the sale of goods is carried out, which makes it possible to track “illegal” deliveries and counterfeit goods. Let's look at who exactly should submit information through the information system:
Attention:It doesn’t matter what kind of beer an individual entrepreneur or a retail outlet sells - the entrepreneur must submit data on the purchase of both piece and draft products.
Beer can be sold at a distance from certain places and establishments
So, we have decided who has the right to carry out implementation and how to report. Now let's consider what sanctions can be applied to an entrepreneur who has violated the relevant norms. If an individual entrepreneur does not work with the system or transmits deliberately incorrect data to it, then a fine of 10-15 thousand rubles is imposed on him. It should be borne in mind that there are several categories of individual entrepreneurs for which a certain deferment applies. Until July 1, 2017, entrepreneurs working in rural areas are not required to submit data (after July 1, the deferment no longer applies). From January 1, 2018, individual entrepreneurs working in Crimea and Sevastopol will have to connect to the system, after which the grace period will be completely canceled.
Many businessmen ask the question: is a license needed to sell low-alcohol products? This norm is regulated Federal law No. 171 (Article 18). It states that as of 2018, a license is not required to sell beer, so there is no need to purchase one (but deputies are constantly talking about the possibility of introducing this rule, so we recommend that you monitor possible changes). If the norm is adopted and comes into force, and the individual entrepreneur does not have a license, this will result in serious fines and even closure of the business.
Above we have discussed all the controversial issues andNow we present the main points that should be taken into account in activities:
