Before starting any new business venture, industry-based research and planning is required. For those looking to start a distillery business or a business in the liquor industry, additional legal issues need to be considered..

The hospitality and liquor team at Ramsden Lawyers have prepared a legal guide to ‘Starting a Distillery Business in Queensland’, which covers:

  • Ownership structures and why its important to get structuring right from the start;
  • Protecting your intellectual property (including business names and trade mark registration);
  • What liquor licenses and other approvals you may need;
  • Leasing premises and building approvals;
  • Equipment purchase/lease hire;
  • E-commerce (including legal requirements for your website, such as privacy policy, disclaims and terms of sale);
  • Staff and contractors;
  • Labelling compliances.

Please fill out the following form to download your free guide to  Starting a Distillery in QLD if you want to learn more.

For further questions or inquiries on Starting a Distillery in Queensland, please contact our team of business lawyers at 1300 749 709.