To start your coffee brand in Nevada, use SilverFlume to form an LLC, secure the Nevada State Business License, and register for a Sales and Use Tax permit, then choose your production path: cottage food roasted beans or a commercial roastery/co‑packer. Cottage food (roasted whole‑bean/ground coffee, not cold brew) is limited to direct‑to‑consumer sales; you’ll register with your local health district, follow labeling (product name, ingredients by weight, allergens, net weight in oz/g, maker name/address, and cottage disclosure), and skip wholesale. For wholesale, online shipping, or private label, operate in a permitted commercial kitchen (SNHD/Washoe/DPBH), install a gas roaster with ventilation and fire protection, register your facility with FDA if you ship across state lines, and implement lot codes, sanitation SOPs, and pest control. Source green coffee via West Coast importers, evaluate spot vs forward contracts, store in climate‑controlled, sealed bags, and use one‑way‑valve packaging with seals and roast/best‑by dates; nitrogen flushing extends shelf life. Standardize brewing water (Las Vegas is hard—filter to ~75–150 ppm as CaCO3) for QC. Secure $1–2M product liability insurance. Win accounts by targeting resorts, casinos, and cafes; join Made in Nevada; sample at farmers markets with sampling permit; add GS1 barcodes and wholesale price lists.
