Guides

In the event of the death of a licensee, in order to ensure the continuation of the business, the Registrar will require:

Any Retail Sales Tax owing by the applicant must be resolved with the Ministry of Finance prior to the AGCO issuing a licence

If you are moving to a new location, you must inform the Registrar before removing carboys to the new location. Your new location will be inspected by an AGCO Inspector before an amended licence can be issued. You cannot begin the operation at the new location until you receive the amended licence.

You will be provided with contact information for your local AGCO Inspector. Once your facility is ready for an inspection, you should contact that individual to set up a date and time. You may contact that individual in advance if you have any questions about the inspection. For general inquiries call 416-326-8700 or 1-800-522-2876 (toll free in Ontario).

A Licence to Operate a Ferment on Premises Facility allows a licensee to provide a facility where equipment for making wine and/or beer “on the premises” is available for customers to make their own wine and/or beer for personal use.

It is essential that the product be for “personal use”. Ferment on premises (FOP) facilities cannot offer for sale, keep for sale, produce for sale or sell wine and/or beer. In addition, the regulations do not allow the exchange or giving of liquor on the premises.

Important Update: Effective January 1, 2023, the AGCO Registrar no longer accepts applications or has the authority to approve temporary outdoor extensions (temporary patios) for licensees located in municipalities. Licensees in municipalities who are interested in having a temporary patio should contact their municipality and review all applicable requirements. For more information, see the New Framework for Temporary Outdoor Extensions.

The Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 (LLCA) makes it easier for businesses and consumers to understand liquor regulation rules. This new legal framework creates flexibility for future innovation, clarifies roles between the AGCO and the LCBO, and allows for a modernized approach by reducing red tape.

For more information on the LLCA, please view these helpful resources:

This section is intended to provide you with support as you use iAGCO online services.

NOTE: The AGCO’s licence, permit and authorization holders do not need to take any action before their scheduled renewal date. All current licences, permits, authorizations and endorsements will transition to the new LLCA framework. 

The Liquor Licence & Control Act, 2019 (LLCA) features a modernized legislative framework. Over time, the liquor sector will move to a risk-based, outcomes-based, and compliance-focused approach.

The AGCO’s liquor licence, authorization and permit holders will experience changes under the new framework. This includes changes to the licence structure.

Features of the new regulatory framework include:

Introduction

The Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 (LLCA) enables the AGCO to modernize the way it regulates the sale, service and delivery of liquor, and importantly, allows for a more flexible approach to regulation.