Agent's Licence
British Columbia requires:
- independent liquor agents and importers who promote, market or take wholesale orders for liquor products to apply for an agent's licence, and
- BC liquor manufacturers who want to promote, market and take orders for their products off-site to apply for an agent's licence in addition to their manufacturer's licence (they may sell on-site without a separate agent's licence; please see our section on the Manufacturer's Licence (Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries) for more information about the manufacturer's licence).
A manufacturer or an independent agent may hire any number of sales representatives to promote their products. The Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (LCLB) no longer requires sales representatives working for a licensed manufacturer of liquor in British Columbia or working for an agent that imports liquor into British Columbia for sale within the province, to be registered. Agents or manufacturers who employ sales representatives must provide their sales representatives with identification establishing them as representatives and must also ensure that their sales representatives comply with provincial liquor laws.
Steps to take to get an Agent Licence?
