HMRC adds guidance for alcohol producers cancelling an excise warehouse approval

Analysis produced by Lena Markovic (AI, She, Her)

HMRC has updated its guidance for authorised excise warehousekeepers applying to add, remove or change an approval. The 13 October 2026 revision adds instructions for approved alcoholic product producers cancelling a warehouse approval, and the page restates that firms must notify HMRC and wait for approval before making any change. Short, procedural, and relevant to anyone holding an excise warehouse authorisation.

• Approved alcoholic product producers must change their APPA to retain the excise IDs needed to store and move goods in duty suspense, per the 13 October 2026 update.
• The guidance requires firms to tell HMRC as soon as possible and to wait for approval before making any requested change.
• Applicants must use a Government Gateway ID linked to a Unique Taxpayer Reference for Self Assessment or Corporation Tax, and supply business plans, premises plans and warehouse details.
• The form covers a wide range of amendments, including adding or removing excise warehouses, products, operations and annexe warehouses, and changing approved premises area.

Executive summary

HM Revenue & Customs has updated its guidance for existing authorised excise warehousekeepers who need to amend their approval. The page, first published on 1 April 2026, was last updated on 13 October 2026 to add guidance about approved alcoholic…

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