Alcohol License in Poland
Selling alcoholic beverages in Poland requires special permits (zezwolenia) from local authorities, governed by the Act on Upbringing in Sobriety and Counteracting Alcoholism — standard review takes 30 days, extendable in complex cases.
BIZ TRP confirms exactly what your business needs before you commit to anything.
At a glance
- Legal basis
- Act on Upbringing in Sobriety and Counteracting Alcoholism
- Standard review
- 30 days — may be extended in complex cases
- Silence rule
- No decision after 30 days = appealable
Who needs this
- A registered legal entity in Poland Required
- Compliance with local municipality resolutions on location and number of permits Required
Registration process
Confirm local availability
Municipalities determine the number and location of permits — availability isn't guaranteed everywhere.
Submit your application
To the appropriate local authority, per the Code of Administrative Procedure.
Await the 30-day standard review
May be extended in complex cases; if no decision after 30 days, you can appeal under the "silence of administration" rule.
Receive your permit
Once approved.
What it costs
Government fees
- Permit 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
Poland's municipal permit caps mean location genuinely matters as much as your application — confirming local availability before committing to a site avoids a real, avoidable rejection.
- We check local permit availability before you commit to a location. Since municipalities cap the number issued.
- We handle the full application. Correctly submitted under the Code of Administrative Procedure.
- We track your review timeline. And advise on the appeal option if the authority goes silent.
Common questions
Is a permit guaranteed if I meet all requirements?
Not necessarily — municipalities cap the number and location of permits, so local availability genuinely matters, not just your application quality.
What if the authority doesn't respond?
After 30 days with no decision, the "silence of administration" rule lets you appeal — a real procedural protection worth knowing.
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