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RandyP posted an update in the group Florida 10 years, 4 months ago

I am curious about starting a business selling roasted NM Chile peppers in FL. I would like to know if I need a special permit to make HOT sauce from the peppers at the end of the season?

David Crabill replied 10 years, 4 months ago
For selling either the peppers themselves or hot sauce made from them, you’d need a commercial license. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial

RandyP joined the group Florida 10 years, 4 months ago

David replied to the topic How to sell homemade nut or seed milk in the forum Florida 10 years, 5 months ago

You can’t sell those items if you make them at home. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial

Molly posted an update in the group Florida 10 years, 5 months ago

Would a person need insurance, for example: if a kid buys homemade candy,sucker from me then accidently chokes on it??

David Crabill replied 10 years, 5 months ago
http://forrager.com/faq/#insurance

Molly joined the group Florida 10 years, 5 months ago

David replied to the topic Sales Tax in the forum Florida 10 years, 5 months ago

End-of-year income tax is going to be based on gross sales, and probably as a self-employment tax. You just add up the total sales, remove your deductions, and your tax program should tell you what you owe. If you make enough money, you may have to submit estimated taxes quarterly.

David replied to the topic Miami Dade and Cottage food law in the forum Florida 10 years, 5 months ago

Yes, if you have a commercial license from the health dept, you’d be relatively unrestricted.

David replied to the topic Selling Under the Cottage Food Law in the forum Florida 10 years, 5 months ago

Yes, you can do any direct sales to customers.

David replied to the topic Sales Tax in the forum Florida 10 years, 5 months ago

You mean food stamps? I really don’t know.

Susan Komaromi joined the group Florida 10 years, 5 months ago

Susan Komaromi replied 10 years, 5 months ago
I have a question. If i mix up my cookie batter at home can i bake them fresh for the customer at the farmers market with my portable cookie machine.
- David Crabill replied 10 years, 5 months ago
  No, you must make, package, and label everything in your home kitchen. You can’t even have pieces of (cooked) cookie sitting on a plate for people to try… even your samples must be individually packaged in a sealed container in your home kitchen.

David replied to the topic Food allow in the forum Florida 10 years, 5 months ago

No, deep fried foods aren’t allowed at all, whether they’re fried on or off site.

New Moon joined the group Florida 10 years, 6 months ago

Tina E Raulerson joined the group Florida 10 years, 6 months ago

David replied to the topic Beef Jerky in the forum Florida 10 years, 6 months ago

It’s not allowed: http://forrager.com/faq/#jerky

Renee joined the group Florida 10 years, 7 months ago

David replied to the topic Sales Tax in the forum Florida 10 years, 7 months ago

You don’t need a license from the ag dept. You may need a business license, depending on where you live.

David replied to the topic Festivals and Facebook? in the forum Florida 10 years, 7 months ago

Yes, it is beyond the cottage food law, so there is no way to do that kind of business from home. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial

Kat Bryant posted an update in the group Florida 10 years, 7 months ago

How much does the Cottage Food license cost in unincorporated Volusia County? I can’t find that information anywhere!

David Crabill replied 10 years, 7 months ago
There is no cottage food license in Florida. Check with your planning division to see if you need a business license, and other than that, you can start!

Kat Bryant joined the group Florida 10 years, 7 months ago

David replied to the topic Gift Baskets in the forum Florida 10 years, 7 months ago

This is not a cottage food business since you are not preparing the food. I believe you’d just need to get a seller’s permit or something, and I think the health dept issues them.

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