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Farm sales of alcoholic beverages

From 1 June 2025, small producers of alcoholic beverages in Sweden can apply for a license to sell their own products directly from the place where they are made.This is called farm sales and is intended for small-scale producers, not to compete with the state-owned retail chain Systembolaget.

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Please note that all forms and digital applications (e-services) are currently in Swedish. Contact Citizen Service if you need help in English.

1. Start early

Prepare your application well in advance. You need to check what requirements apply to your business and create a self-monitoring plan showing how you will follow the rules.

To qualify for a license, you must:

  • be legally and financially independent from other alcohol producers.
  • have an annual production volume below the limit stated in the law.
  • sell the beverages at the same location where the main part of the production takes place.
  • if you produce wine, all grapes must come exclusively from your own vineyards.

2. Costs

The municipality charges a fee for processing your license application. The amount is stated in the municipality’s alcohol permit fee schedule.

3. Processing time

The processing time depends on how complex your case is. Before a decision is made, the municipality must request a statement from the Police Authority.

The law on farm sales is time-limited. A license can be valid only for a certain period, and at the latest until 31 May 2031.

4. Important to know

  • Sales may only be made to consumers who take part in a paid visit or event connected to the beverage being sold.
    During the event, you must provide information about the health risks of alcohol.
  • There are limits on how much each person may buy.
  • The minimum age for purchase is 20 years.
  • Sales must take place from a defined area that you control.
    • It does not need to be indoors.
    • Several license holders may not share the same sales area, but the production facilities can be shared.
  • Sales are allowed every day, but only between 10:00 and 20:00.
  • You or a responsible sales person must always be present during sales.
  • Prices must not be lower than the production cost plus a reasonable profit margin.

4.1 Questions or more information

Contact Citizen Service at +46 921 62 000 or mob@boden.se.

5. Submit your application

Apply for a farm sales license using a form. When you apply, you must also include:

  • a self-monitoring plan.
  • information about your business.
  • certificates showing that you are financially and personally suitable.
  • proof that you have passed the knowledge test on the Alcohol Act and related regulations.

6. What happens next

Once your complete application has been received:

  1. The municipality reviews your suitability and documentation.
  2. The Police Authority provides a statement.
  3. The municipality decides whether the license will be granted.

You will then receive a decision stating how long the license is valid and any conditions that apply.

7. Other things to consider

  • If you have a farm sales license, you may also offer tastings of your own beverages in connection with sales.
    A separate tasting license is not required.
  • You can hold both a farm sales license and a serving license at the same time.
  • The law on farm sales enters into force on 1 June 2025 and remains valid until 31 May 2031.

Do you want to access a specific document? Contact Citizen Service, and we will help you retrieve and read the full document.

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