NSW Tobacco Licensing Scheme Now in Effect - Retailers and Wholesalers Must Apply
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A reminder to our members that the NSW Government’s
new tobacco licensing scheme officially commenced on 1 July 2025,
introducing important requirements for all businesses selling tobacco and
non-tobacco smoking products across the state.
From this date, retailers
and wholesalers must hold a valid tobacco licence to continue selling
tobacco or non-tobacco smoking products in NSW. Applications can be submitted
online via MyServiceNSW through the Service NSW website.
Key Requirements for Applicants
To complete an
application, businesses will need:
- Proof of identity documents
- A national police check certificate issued
within the past 3 months (note: processing can take several weeks)
- A credit card for online payment of the
licence fee
A separate licence
is required for each retail premises, online store, or wholesale operation.
Liquor licensed venues that sell tobacco, either over the counter or through
vending machines, must also apply. The fee is $1,100 per licence, and a
copy of the licence must be displayed at the point of sale.
Transition Period and Deadlines
- Businesses that submit a valid licence
application on or before 1 October 2025 may continue trading until
notified of the outcome.
- Applications lodged from 2 October 2025
onwards will require approval before any tobacco or non-tobacco
smoking products can be sold.
Failure to hold a valid
licence may result in penalties under the new scheme.
Further Information
More details about the
scheme, including guidance for retailers and wholesalers, are available on the NSW Health Tobacco Licensing webpage. For enquiries, email [email protected].
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