Alcohol License in Latvia
Selling or distributing alcoholic beverages in Latvia requires special permits from the State Revenue Service (VID), and often local municipality approval too. Temporary licenses (up to 7 days, extendable to 30) are also available for events.
BIZ TRP confirms exactly what your business needs before you commit to anything.
At a glance
- Authority
- State Revenue Service (VID) + local municipality
- Temporary license validity
- Up to 7 days — extendable to 30 days
- Legal basis
- Handling of Alcoholic Beverages Law
- Sales hours
- 8:00–22:00 weekdays — 9:00–22:00 weekends; municipalities may restrict further
Who needs this
- A registered legal entity in Latvia Required
- Local municipality approval, in many cases If applicable
- Compliance with permitted sales hours Required
Registration process
Determine your license type
Permanent license for ongoing operations, or temporary license (up to 7–30 days) for events.
Obtain municipality approval, if required
Depends on your specific activity and location.
Submit your application to VID
With supporting documentation.
Confirm your operating hours comply
Municipalities may impose stricter restrictions than the national baseline.
What it costs
Government fees
- License fee
- Ask us for the current figure
BIZ TRP fees
- Route confirmation & application support
- Ask us for a quote — from €120/hour
Why work with BIZ TRP
Latvia's dual authority structure (VID plus municipality) means requirements genuinely vary by location — what's approved in one municipality may face stricter local rules elsewhere.
- We confirm what your specific location requires. Municipal rules vary — we check yours, not a generic assumption.
- We handle both VID and municipal applications. Where both are needed.
- We confirm your permitted operating hours. Before you plan a business model around the wrong assumption.
Common questions
Do municipalities have final say over sales hours?
They can impose stricter (shorter) hours than the national baseline, but can't extend beyond it.
Are temporary licenses genuinely temporary?
Yes — typically valid up to 7 days, with a possible extension to 30, specifically for events rather than ongoing retail.
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