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California Liquor License Escrow Costs and Fees

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California Liquor License Escrow Costs and Fees

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At a Glance

  • Fees depend on the transaction. There is no one-size-fits-all escrow fee.
  • License-only and bulk-sale escrows differ. The work required can be materially different.
  • Financing, creditors and tax issues can affect scope. Complexity can change the work required.
  • A short conversation is enough to begin. Not every detail is required before first contact.

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What can affect the escrow fee?

  • Whether the escrow involves the liquor license only or an entire business sale.
  • The type of liquor license and transfer.
  • The amount and form of purchase consideration.
  • Whether the transaction involves inventory, fixtures, goodwill or other assets.
  • The purchase-price allocation.
  • Deposits, promissory notes, financing or other payment terms.
  • Creditor-claim or bulk-sale requirements when applicable.
  • Tax-clearance, lien or other transaction issues.
  • Special holding conditions or customized escrow instructions.

Why ABC Escrow starts with a conversation

The escrow team does not assume that every transaction fits the same template. An initial conversation allows an escrow officer to understand the proposed deal before requesting the transaction-specific documents needed to determine whether ABC Escrow can accept the engagement and what the fee should be.

What information is useful for an initial quote?

Depending on the transaction, useful information can include the purchase price, liquor license type, allocation of the purchase price, deposit, buyer and seller information and any unusual terms of the proposed purchase or sale. Not every item is required before the first contact.

Related: How to choose your escrow company · California transfer requirements

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ABC Escrow begins with a short conversation about the transaction. Once an escrow officer understands what is being transferred and how the deal is structured, the appropriate intake documents and fee information can be provided.

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Official California resources

This page provides general information about California liquor license escrow and transfer procedures. Transaction requirements vary. California ABC and other agencies determine the requirements applicable to a particular transfer.