Home Bakery Permit Requirements in Laramie, WY

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC or corporation. Free from the IRS.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

1. Wyoming Department of Revenue — Sales Tax License

   Required for all businesses selling taxable goods or services in Wyoming. Wyoming charges a 4% state sales tax; counties may add up to 2% and optional resort taxes may apply. Register with the Wyoming Department of Revenue online.

   Official government source

   $60 one-time sales/use tax license fee (W.S. § 39-15-106(a))·Immediate (online)

   $60 one-time sales/use tax license fee (W.S. § 39-15-106(a))

   Immediate (online)

2. Wyoming Department of Agriculture — Food Safety Manager Certification

   Wyoming's Food Freedom Act (W.S. 11-49-101 et seq. — confirm current text with the legislature) broadly exempts homemade-food producers selling directly to consumers from state licensing and certification, so no food-manager certificate is required for Food Freedom Act sales. For questions or operations outside the exemption: Wyoming Department of Agriculture, Consumer Health Services.

   Official government source

   Not required for Food Freedom Act direct-to-consumer sales·1–2 days

   Not required for Food Freedom Act direct-to-consumer sales

   1–2 days

1. Wyoming Cottage Food Law

   Wyoming allows home food production under its Cottage Food exemption. Non-potentially hazardous baked goods and confections can be sold directly to consumers without a food facility license. Products must be labeled appropriately.

   Official government source

   Free to $50 (varies by state)·1–2 weeks (if registration required)

   Free to $50 (varies by state)

   1–2 weeks (if registration required)

2. City of Laramie City Clerk — Business License

   Laramie requires a Business License for regulated businesses operating within city limits. The City Clerk issues licenses and processes renewals. This license must be renewed annually and displayed at your place of business.

   Official government source

   $50–$500/year depending on business type and gross revenues·1–3 weeks

   $50–$500/year depending on business type and gross revenues

   1–3 weeks

Official Sources

• Wyoming Cottage Food Law
• City of Laramie City Clerk

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