Abstract: Elevating stand for a liquid container with a tap, the elevating stand comprises wall sections disposed such that they enclose the liquid container in a passive position for transport. The wall sections comprises side walls forming an enclosure, of four walls or a cylinder. The stand contains a base, arranged at a first end, and an opening, arranged at a second end, enabling displacement of the liquid container into an active position for set-up. An independent claim is included for a container incorporating an elevating stand.