Anyone seeking to engage in the business of purchasing distilled spirits, malt beverages, or wine at wholesale to sell to other wholesalers or retailers must obtain a Wholesaler's Basic Permit. Producers or manufacturers of distilled spirits need to apply for a Wholesaler's Basic Permit only if they intend to sell distilled spirits, malt beverages, or wine that they did not produce or manufacture. Importers must apply for a Wholesaler's Basic Permit only if they intend to sell distilled spirits, malt beverages, or wine that they did not import. TTB regulations require wholesale dealers in distilled spirits, beer, and wine to register by filing TTB 5630.5d - Alcohol Dealer Registration in certain circumstances.
TTB G 2015-2