How much does it cost if TTB approves my operations to make beer?
There is no fee required to obtain a Brewer’s Notice. However, brewers must have bond coverage before beginning the business of brewing. Surety (insurance) companies charge premiums for bond coverage. There also are charges involved in the purchase of Treasury Notes, which may be used as collateral bonds. TTB will also accept collateral bonds secured by cash or other tangible assets. IRC law and TTB regulations require sufficient bond coverage to cover authorized activities conducted on brewery premises. The minimum penal sum of a bond is $1,000. The maximum penal sum of the bond, if you will prepay the tax on beer, is not to exceed $150,000, or $500,000 if you will defer the tax and pay the tax semimonthly. For more information on bond coverage requirements, see the TTB regulations at Subpart H of 27 CFR part 25.
