Nova Scotia - Apply for Tobacco Wholesaler Licence

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Procedure

Apply Online

1. To apply for a tobacco Wholesaler License, the applicant will need to create an account with Nova Scotia Online service, here is the link to the website Link
2. The applicant will need to create an account, click on “Create account”.
3. Select the language the applicant wants to view the page in.
4. Click on the “Create account” icon again. The applicant will be directed to another page.
5. Agree with the Privacy notice.
6. The applicant will need to enter their email, and click on “Submit”.
7. The applicant will need to enter a username and password.
8. Once submitted, an activation link will be sent to the applicant's email ID, click on this link to activate the account.
9. Once the account has been activated, log in to the account.
10. Once logged in, click on “Search for licenses”.
11. Search for a tobacco wholesaler license and apply for it.
12. Enter all the relevant details and click on submit.
13. Attach copies of documents as mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
14. The applicant may need to pay a fee, this will be intimated by the authorities.
15. Once the application form has been submitted the applicant shall receive their license within 2 weeks from the submission of the application.

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Required Documents

• A business plan
• Documentation from suppliers showing that a business relationship is established
• The applicant’s Articles of Incorporation
• An original copy of a criminal records check for all proprietors, partners or company directors

Office Locations & Contacts

Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 902-424-5200
Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-4:30pm AST
Toll-Free:
(within North America)
1-800-670-4357
Contact Link

Eligibility

• The applicant must be 19 years of age or above.
• The applicant must sell, offer or sell tobacco for resale.
• The applicant must be in compliance with joint-stock companies, find further information here Link

Fees

• The applicant will not need to pay a fee to obtain a license.
• The applicant may need to pay a bond deposit, this will be intimated by the authorities.

Validity

• The Tobacco Wholesaler Vendor Permit is valid for one year.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The applicant shall receive their license within 2 weeks from the submission of the application.

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Instructions

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Required Information

• The full legal name of the corporation
• Business operating name
• Type of ownership
• Mailing address
• City
• Town
• Province
• Zipcode
• Name
• Position
• Telephone
• Fax
• Date to expect commencement in business
• Name of business bank
• Address
• City
• Town
• Warehouse location
• Current license number
• Signature

Need for the Document

• A person who sells offers for sale or buys tobacco for resale is legally required to obtain a wholesaler license which is needed to carry out the above-mentioned activities.

Information which might help

• Further information Link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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