To start your coffee brand in Wyoming, form a WY LLC with the Secretary of State (registered agent required; annual report/license tax due each anniversary, $60 minimum), file a trade name if branding differs, and obtain an EIN. Register for a Wyoming sales/use tax license with the Department of Revenue and set up tax collection for state + local rates; if you sell online nationwide, monitor economic nexus in other states and marketplace facilitator rules. If you roast, confirm local zoning, fire code, and gas/venting approvals; small roasters may be DEQ Air Quality–permit exempt, but verify BTU and emissions thresholds and add an afterburner if needed. For retail-ready food, get a Retail Food License through WY Department of Agriculture; if shipping across state lines, register your facility with FDA and follow current Good Manufacturing Practices. Label each bag with identity, net weight, business address, roast date/lot, and any required allergen/nutrition disclosures; secure GS1 GTINs for wholesale. Source green coffee via importers, lock volumes/lead times for winter logistics, and spec packaging with one-way valves and nitrogen flush for shelf life. Protect brand with a USPTO trademark, a Wyoming resale certificate, product liability/recall insurance, and written QC (cupping, water activity, traceability) today.
