Journey

Get your first alcohol licence

End-to-end learning path for businesses applying for their first alcohol licence. Covers choosing the right licence type, getting a personal licence, appointing a DPS, applying for a premises licence, and understanding ongoing obligations.

Starting Updated 3 November 2026

  1. Understand which licence you need

    Apply for a club premises certificate Temporary Event Notices

  2. Get a personal licence

    Personal licence (alcohol)

  3. Appoint your Designated Premises Supervisor

    Appoint and manage a Designated Premises Supervisor

  4. Apply for your premises licence

    Premises licence: how to apply

  5. Understand your ongoing obligations

    Responsible alcohol retailing Licence reviews and enforcement action

Official guidance

BIIAB qualifications (opens in a new tab)

www.biiab.org · England and Wales

Apply for a premises licence (GOV.UK) (opens in a new tab)

Home Office · England and Wales

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