DNALC3350 | Producers: Reasons for transfer of licence
From HM Revenue & Customs · Denatured Alcohol: main contents
If:
the licence holder dies or leaves the producer’s premises, the licence may be transferred to another person; or
the licence holder’s business moves to other premises the licence may be transferred to the new premises provided that the new premises meets the normal criteria for the issue of a licence.
The legal basis for this is section 104 CEMA.