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Register as a brewer, packager and holder of beer (BPH1)

If you intend to brew, pack or hold beer in duty suspension, you must register for Beer Duty using form BPH1 at least 14 days before you start.

• From: HM Revenue & Customs
• Published: 8 June 2016
• Last updated: 31 December 2020 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on 3 February 2025

This alcohol approvals form has been withdrawn.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

Register as a brewer, packager and holder of beer

Ref: BPH1

https://public-online.hmrc.gov.uk/lc/content/xfaforms/profiles/forms.html?contentRoot=repository:///Applications/IndirectTax/1.0/BRBPH1&template=BPH1.xdp

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Details

Fill in the form on-screen, print and post it to HMRC.

You must submit a site plan in addition to form BPH1 showing:

• the position of the vessels or plant you intend to use in the production of beer
• the equipment you intend to use in the packaging of beer if you’re a packager
• where the beer is to be stored

Further guidance can be found in Excise Notice 226: Beer Duty.

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

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Published 8 June 2016

Last updated 31 December 2020 + show all updates

1. 31 December 2020

   This page has been updated because the Brexit transition period has ended.

2. 8 June 2016

   First published.