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Getting Started in the Distilled Spirits Industry

Before engaging in most businesses relating to the distilled spirits industry, you must submit an application to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) and receive approval prior to beginning operations. The type of application will depend on the activities you intend to conduct, and we will determine your eligibility after we review your application. If you are eligible and provide the necessary information, we will authorize you to begin the requested operations. Let’s walk through the general steps to apply.

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Last reviewed: November 7, 2016
Last updated: January 9, 2018
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