WHO WE HELP
Built for the businesses behind alcohol.
Business types we serve
Wineries
Winery compliance spans federal permits, state licenses, product registrations, and recurring reporting. The scope grows with your brand count, market footprint, and sales channels — including direct-to-consumer shipping, which carries its own set of state-by-state requirements.
We work with estate wineries, négociant operations, custom crush clients, and multi-brand producers. Scope is defined by your entity structure, license types, and active markets.
Common areas of support
- Federal TTB winery permit maintenance
- State winery license renewals
- COLA submissions and label compliance
- State product registrations
- Direct-to-consumer shipping compliance
- Federal and state excise tax filings
- Distributor appointment coordination
Distilleries
Distilled spirits plants operate under close federal oversight — production records, bond requirements, formula approvals, and regular reporting are part of the baseline. State licensing and product registration add another layer. We coordinate both.
We work with craft distilleries, contract distillers, and larger spirits operations. Federal reporting requirements for distilleries are among the most detailed in the industry — accurate records are essential.
Common areas of support
- DSP permit maintenance and renewals
- Federal formula and COLA submissions
- Monthly and annual TTB operations reports
- Federal excise tax returns
- State distillery license renewals
- State product registrations
- Bond and surety coordination
Breweries
Breweries hold federal brewer's notice permits and state manufacturing licenses. Recurring reporting obligations follow production volume and sales activity. Expanding into new states or adding distribution channels brings additional registration and licensing requirements.
We work with production breweries, brewpubs with distribution, and contract brewing operations. Scope is defined by your production volume, distribution footprint, and sales channels.
Common areas of support
- Brewer's notice maintenance
- Federal excise tax returns
- Quarterly and annual TTB reports
- State brewery license renewals
- State product registrations
- Distributor appointment filings
- New market licensing
Importers
Importers hold federal importer permits and are responsible for COLA submissions on behalf of the foreign producer. State product registrations, distributor appointments, and recurring reporting follow. We coordinate the full U.S. compliance picture for your portfolio.
We work with importers of all sizes — from single-supplier boutique importers to multi-brand portfolio companies. We also support foreign producers who need to understand U.S. requirements for their U.S. importer.
Common areas of support
- Importer permit applications and renewals
- COLA submissions for imported products
- State product registrations
- Distributor appointment coordination
- Federal and state reporting
- Coordination with foreign producers on label requirements
- New market entry compliance
Wholesalers
Wholesalers hold state distribution licenses and are subject to recurring reporting requirements that track purchasing and sales activity. License renewals, reporting deadlines, and new market licensing are the core of ongoing compliance for a distribution operation.
We work with wine and spirits wholesalers operating in single or multiple states. Reporting requirements vary significantly by state — we track the obligations relevant to your specific license types and markets.
Common areas of support
- State wholesale license renewals
- Recurring purchasing and sales reports
- New state licensing for market expansion
- License transfers and business changes
- Compliance review for acquisitions
- Deadline tracking and filing records
BUSINESS CHANGES
When your business changes, your compliance needs to keep up.
Ownership changes, new locations, acquisitions, and restructuring all carry compliance implications. We help businesses navigate the licensing and reporting requirements that follow.
Ownership & entity changes
Ownership transfers, new investors, and entity restructuring typically require license amendments or new applications at the federal and state level.
New locations & premises
Adding a production facility, warehouse, or tasting room requires new or amended licenses. We coordinate the applications and supporting documentation.
Acquisitions & transitions
Acquiring a brand, a business, or a license portfolio requires a compliance review and a plan for transferring or re-applying for the relevant permits.
Catch-up & overdue filings
If filings have lapsed or records are disorganized, we can assess the situation, prioritize what needs to be addressed, and work through the backlog.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Tell us about your business.
Every engagement starts with a conversation about your operation, your markets, and the work you need help with. We'll identify the right scope and structure from there.
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