To launch your own coffee brand in North Macedonia, decide fast between roasting in‑house or white‑labeling, then align permits, tax, and supply to your choice. Register a DOOEL (single‑member LLC) at the Central Register, add NACE 10.83 (processing of tea and coffee), open a dedicated bank account, and plan VAT: the registration threshold is ~2,000,000 MKD turnover in 12 months, standard VAT 18% (some foods 5%). For roasting, register the facility with the Food and Veterinary Agency (FVA), implement a HACCP plan, secure fire‑safety and local environmental approvals, and choose CE‑compliant roasters and afterburners sized to your throughput. If importing green coffee, work with a customs broker, ensure phytosanitary documentation, and classify correctly to optimize duty; add a cupping protocol and water profile for consistency. Packaging must carry Macedonian language labeling with product name, net weight, lot/best‑before, origin, storage, and operator details; obtain GS1 barcodes and file your trademark with the State Office of Industrial Property (Nice classes 30 and 35). Build channels early: HoReCa in Skopje/Bitola/Ohrid, specialty stores, and national chains (e.g., Tinex, Ramstore), and set MOQs and wholesale pricing tiers. Use fiscal receipt devices for retail, reconcile inventory weekly, and publish transparent roast dates and batch brewing guidelines.
