Form

Apply for a distiller's licence (DLA1)

Apply for a distiller's licence and for approval of distillery plant and process if you intend to produce spirits using form DLA1.

• From: HM Revenue & Customs
• Published: 8 June 2016

This publication was withdrawn on 3 February 2025

This alcohol approvals form has been withdrawn. From 1 February 2025, if you are a new producer of alcoholic products you must apply for an alcoholic products producer approval (APPA). 

If you’re already producing alcoholic products, we will migrate your existing alcohol production license or registration to APPA.

For more information, read section 4 of the alcoholic products technical guide.

Documents

Apply for a distiller's licence and approval of distillery plant and process

Ref: DLA1

https://public-online.hmrc.gov.uk/lc/content/xfaforms/profiles/forms.html?contentRoot=repository:///Applications/IndirectTax/1.0/DLA1&template=DLA1.xdp

Details

You must submit a separate sheet to apply for approval of your distillery plant and process (we’ve listed the information we need from you on the form).

Email HMRC to ask for this form in Welsh (Cymraeg).

Related forms and guidance

Excise Notice 39: spirits production in the UK

Published 8 June 2016