Helping Canadian businesses obtain, maintain, and protect their excise licences for liquor, cannabis, vaping, and alcohol.
At Substance Law, we help Canadian companies navigate the complex process of obtaining and managing excise licences under the Excise Act, 2001 and Excise Act, 1985.
Whether your business deals in cannabis products, vaping products, alcohol, or tobacco, you need the correct excise licence or registration from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to legally produce, package, or distribute those products in Canada.
Our excise law team ensures you stay compliant and protected throughout every stage — from application to approval, inspection, renewal, or dispute resolution.
Our Excise Licensing Services
We provide full legal support for obtaining and maintaining CRA-issued excise licences, including:
- Liquor and Alcohol Excise Licences — under the Excise Act, 2001 and Excise Act, 1985 for distillers, brewers, and wine producers.
- Cannabis Excise Licences — for cultivators, processors, and packagers regulated under the Excise Act, 2001.
- Vaping Product Licences — for manufacturers and importers of vaping substances subject to federal excise duties.
- Tobacco and Nicotine Product Licences — for importers, producers, and warehouses handling excisable products.
Our lawyers handle everything from the initial CRA application, site registration, and security bond submission to ongoing compliance and reporting obligations.
Excise Licence Compliance and Enforcement Support
Excise licence holders are subject to frequent oversight by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Non-compliance — even accidental — can result in:
- Licence suspensions or revocations
- CRA compliance inspections and audits
- Administrative monetary penalties
- Seizures or forfeitures
- Prosecution for excise duty offences
If your business is facing CRA scrutiny or enforcement action, our excise law team can help you respond effectively. We advise and represent clients in:
- CRA-initiated suspensions and revocations
- Inspections, audits, and compliance reviews
- Reinstatement applications
- Negotiating corrective action plans
- Appeals and judicial reviews of CRA decisions
Why Choose Substance Law
At Substance Law, our lawyers combine experience in regulatory compliance, administrative law, and excise duty matters to provide clear, practical guidance.
We’ve helped producers, distributors, importers, and retailers across Canada secure and maintain CRA excise licences while minimizing business disruption.
When you partner with us, you get:
- Experienced excise and regulatory counsel
- Strategic guidance tailored to your industry
- Fast and compliant CRA licence applications
- Representation in disputes, audits, or revocation hearings
Industries We Serve
- Cannabis producers and processors
- Vape manufacturers and importers
- Distilleries, breweries, and wineries
- Tobacco and nicotine product importers
- Warehousing and logistics companies handling excisable goods
Get Help with Your Excise Licence Today
If you need help applying for or maintaining an excise licence in Canada, Substance Law can guide you through the process from start to finish.
📞 Call us today or visit substancelaw.ca to schedule a consultation with our excise licensing lawyers.
