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Federal TTB Permit

Federal Basic Permit (TTB)

The Federal Basic Permit from the TTB authorizes importing, wholesaling, and producing alcohol at the national level. We prepare the federal application to align with your Texas permits.

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A Federal Basic Permit, issued by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, the TTB, authorizes the first sale level of the alcohol industry: importing, wholesaling, producing, blending, or bottling. Gerald Franklin Agency prepares and files the federal application so it aligns with your Texas TABC permits.

What It Allows

Federal Basic Permit

The permit lets you operate legally at the national and international level as an importer, wholesaler, producer, or bonded warehouse.

Who needs it

Importers, wholesalers in interstate commerce, wineries and distilleries, and customs bonded warehouses.

Requirements

What You Need

  • Personnel questionnaires for every officer, director, or stakeholder with more than 10 percent interest
  • Facility diagrams that distinguish bonded and general areas, plus equipment lists for producers
  • Source of funds statements and lease documentation
  • Submission through the TTB Permits Online portal on Form TTB F 5100.24, plus label approval before selling

The Details

Fees and Key Facts

Issued by
The federal TTB, not the state
Level
First sale, national and international
Filing
TTB Permits Online, Form 5100.24
Alignment
Must match your Texas TABC permits

Fees are the state portion and are subject to change. Local fees and bonds are additional. We confirm current figures for your exact permit during your consultation.

Questions

Federal Basic Permit FAQ

Is the Federal Basic Permit state or federal?

It is federal, issued by the TTB. It is separate from, and must align with, your Texas TABC permits.

Do I still need a Texas permit?

Yes. The federal permit authorizes the first sale level nationally, but you still need the matching Texas TABC permits to operate in Texas.

Who needs a Federal Basic Permit?

Importers, wholesalers in interstate commerce, and producers such as wineries and distilleries.

What is a COLA?

A Certificate of Label Approval. The TTB requires label approval for your branded products before you can sell them.

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