WHO IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT FINANCIAL REPORTING?
All holders of a Direct Delivery Authorization are required to submit financial reporting and make any applicable payments to LCBO on a regular basis. This includes a NIL report if you have not made any sales.
You must complete all requirements as set out in your LCBO Authorization to be considered in good standing and remain in the program.
To streamline reporting requirements, this process is also used for the Ontario Deposit Return Program and other reporting that is required for holders of an AGCO Manufacturer’s Licence (wineries and distilleries only).
WHEN AM I REQUIRED TO SUBMIT MY REPORTS AND PAYMENTS?
The reporting period is monthly or quarterly, and the report and remittance must be received by the 20th day of the next month or quarter. To ensure your payment is accurate, please see the amount for “Total LCBO Payment” within the Remittance Summary of the reporting template.
Eligible Manufacturers can report and pay quarterly. To be eligible, the manufacturer must be in good standing, and its total remittances must be or anticipated to be less than $100,000 in the preceding calendar year.
HOW DO I SUBMIT MONTHLY V. QUARTERLY REPORTS?
Step #1: Populate Manufacturer Name from the Winery/Cidery/Distillery/Brewery Name Drop-Down List
Step #2: Populate either the Monthly or Quarterly Reporting Date from the Date Drop-Down List
Step #3: Review Selected Date and Below Updated Reporting Statement for Accuracy
HOW DO I SUBMIT THE COMPLETED REPORTS?
Reports must be in Excel format and submitted by email to distilleryreporting@lcbo.com, winery.reporting@lcbo.com and/or brewery.reporting@lcbo.com.
HOW DO I SUBMIT MY PAYMENTS?
Option 1: Electronic payments
Please reach out to accounts.receivables@lcbo.com for the LCBO’s banking information to facilitate electronic payments.
Option 2: Corporate Creditor Service
The Corporate Creditor Service payment option allows you to make payments to LCBO as easily as paying your utility bills.
It allows you to add LCBO as a payee to in your online banking system. All payments will be processed through secure channels to protect your information. Your payments will be processed quickly and accurately, ensuring smooth account management.
How to set up LCBO as a payee
• Search for “Liquor Control Board of Ontario” or “LCBO” as a payee in your online banking portal.
• Enter your LCBO customer number accurately when prompted.
• Save LCBO to your list of accepted payees to enable recurring payments to us.
Important Notes
• Correct LCBO customer number is critical during the initial setup to avoid payment misapplication.
• If you do not know your LCBO customer number, please email us at accounts.receivables@lcbo.com, and we will assist you.
• Each financial institution (FI) may have its own process for completing the setup.
• If you are unsure how to complete the setup, please refer to your FI’s online help feature or contact their helpdesk for assistance.
The Corporate Creditor Service is being launched in phases across different financial institutions. We recommend checking with your bank’s online banking portal to confirm availability.
Option 3: Cheque
You also have the option to submit a cheque or a wire transfer to:
LCBO
100 Queens Quay East, 9th Floor
Department #884 - AR
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M5E 0C7
Email Accounts Receivable
After remitting, send an email to accounts.receivables@lcbo.com with:
• Date of remittance payment
• Amount of remittance payment
• Reporting period remittance payment relates to
Questions
Reports must be submitted prior to or on the same day as your payment. To learn more about the payment process, please email accounts.receivables@lcbo.com.
HOW CAN I OPT IN FOR QUARTERLY REPORTING AND PAYMENTS?
New Applicants: Manufacturers applying for a Direct Delivery Authorization may apply to opt-in for quarterly reporting and payments as part of their application process.
Authorized Manufacturers: Once participating in the Direct Delivery Program, manufacturers may opt-in for quarterly reporting and payments if they have total remittances of less than $100,000 in the preceding calendar year. You may also opt to report on a quarterly basis if you anticipate you will have less then $100,000 in remittances. Only manufacturers surpassing the $100,000 threshold will be notified.
Please reach out to lcbo-policy@lcbo.com if you would like to report on a quarterly basis.
Note: Eligible manufacturers can report either monthly or quarterly for sales starting in April. The reporting frequency must remain consistent for the entire LCBO fiscal year (April to March).
WHAT HAPPENS IF I DO NOT MEET MY OBLIGATIONS?
If you do not submit your reports and payments on time, you may be subject to penalties for late payments. The LCBO may also suspend or revoke your authorization, which will impact your ability to participate in the program.
QUESTIONS?
For questions related to winery reporting, please email winery.reporting@lcbo.com.
For questions related to distillery reporting, please email distilleryreporting@lcbo.com.
For questions related to brewery reporting, please email lcbo-policy@lcbo.com.
For questions regarding payments, please email accounts.receivables@lcbo.com.
Ontario Wine Appellation Authority (OWAA) - Formerly known as 'VQA Ontario'
For wineries reporting sales of VQA Wine to the Ontario Wine Appellation Authority (OWAA), please
note the remaining requirement to report the ‘VQA 3003 - VQA Wine Sales Report – All Channels’ form monthly, by extracting the form from the LCBO Winery Reporting Template, or by submitting the whole template, using the Appellation Authority online portal. More information can be obtained on the Appellation Authority website or by contacting them directly at info@vqaontario.ca.