Startup Checklists
Starting an alcohol beverage business means juggling company formation, federal permits, state licenses, labels, and more, often all at once. These free one-page checklists walk through the key steps for each type of business, in the order most new businesses tackle them.
Enter your email address to download the checklist for your business, then print it and check off each step as you go. Each one is general guidance; your business may have additional requirements depending on your state, products, and plans.
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Startup Winery Checklist
One page · PDF · Free
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Startup Brewery Checklist
One page · PDF · Free
Download the Startup Brewery Checklist -
Startup Distillery Checklist
One page · PDF · Free
Download the Startup Distillery Checklist -
Startup Cidery Checklist
One page · PDF · Free
Download the Startup Cidery Checklist -
Startup Meadery Checklist
One page · PDF · Free
Download the Startup Meadery Checklist -
New Importer Checklist
One page · PDF · Free
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New Distributor Checklist
One page · PDF · Free
Download the New Distributor Checklist
Frequently asked questions
Are the checklists free?
Yes. Enter your email address to download any checklist. You’ll also receive the firm’s regulatory updates by email, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Do the checklists apply outside New York?
The federal steps apply nationwide. The state steps use New York as an example; every state has its own licensing, registration, and tax rules, so check the requirements in each state where you will operate or sell.
Can the firm help me complete these steps?
Yes. Lindsey Zahn P.C. helps new alcohol beverage businesses with entity formation, federal permits, state licenses, labels, and agreements. Request a consultation to discuss your plans.
Tell us about your project.
Launching a brand, filing a permit, entering a new state, or facing a regulator? Request an initial consultation and the firm will follow up.