Ship and Distribute Beverage Alcohol with Confidence

Sovos ShipCompliant has the expertise you need

Compliance shouldn't be a barrier to growth

Whether you’re with a winery, brewery, distillery, importer, distributor or retailer, meeting all federal and state regulations for direct-to-consumer and three-tier distribution is a business priority.

Sovos ShipCompliant has been the leader in automated alcohol beverage compliance tools for more than 15 years, providing a full suite of cloud-based solutions to reduce risk and lessen your compliance burden. We are here to help you accelerate the process of bringing new products to market and enable revenue growth.

Why Companies Choose Sovos ShipCompliant

Guaranteed accuracy

Conduct comprehensive, real-time compliance checks to eliminate potential errors in every state and jurisdiction where you do business.

Simplified processes

Centralize processes and increase visibility, so all team members and stakeholders can view all relevant data with ease, saving valuable time and costs in the case of an audit.

Reduced risk

Reduce the threat of audits and financial penalties, interruptions to business operations and even loss of licensure due to non-compliance.

Sovos ShipCompliant Featured Solutions

Sovos ShipCompliant Products and Services

Manage all of your shipping and distribution compliance needs with one solution.

Shipping Compliance and Management

Cloud-based, real-time shipping compliance solutions to ensure all federal and state regulations for direct-to-consumer distribution are met.

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Distribution Compliance and Management

Avoid compliance mistakes that risk fines, losses and unwanted scrutiny, resulting in potential delays to market.

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Compliance Consulting

We partner with the most experienced consultants in beverage alcohol compliance for those who prefer a more hands-off approach to handling licensing, compliance requirements and reporting—while maintaining full visibility into these essential matters.

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Product Registration Online (PRO) for Suppliers

Fast, easy electronic brand and label registrations for beer, wine, spirits and no-COLA products in participating states.

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Carrier Compliance

Streamline the tracking and maintenance of license statuses for shipments coming through the direct-to-consumer (DtC) channel. Create a single online location for carriers to review, filter, export or integrate license information into in-house systems.

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Product Registration Online (PRO) for States

Reduce the risk of bad data on brand registrations through the only direct integration to the TTB COLA database and by tailoring each workflow solution to the unique rules and regulations in participating states, including brand/label fee structures.

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The Latest in Shipping and Distribution Compliance

retail delivery fees for alcohol shipping

North America ShipCompliant

December 5, 2024

Navigating Retail Delivery Fees: A Guide for DtC Alcohol Sellers

Direct-to-consumer (DtC) alcohol shippers are no strangers to navigating a complex regulatory landscape. However, recently, a new challenge has emerged—the rise of retail delivery fees. From excise taxes to shipping restrictions, the industry has long dealt with a maze of state-specific rules that require careful attention and precise compliance. Read on to explore how RDFs […]

North America ShipCompliant

November 13, 2024

DtC Shipping Laws: Key Updates for Alcohol Shippers

When engaging in direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping of alcohol, compliance with different state laws is paramount and so keeping up with law changes is critical. In 2024, the rules in several states for DtC have already been adjusted or will change soon. Here is a review of the major rule changes DtC shippers should be aware […]

North America ShipCompliant

October 23, 2024

Why It’s Time to Reform DtC Shipping Laws for Craft Spirits

While wine lovers have enjoyed the convenience of direct-to-consumer (DtC) shipping for nearly two decades, the craft spirits market is still not afforded the same access. Outdated and restrictive spirits shipping laws have kept the spirits industry from fully leveraging the benefits of DtC shipping, leaving both consumers and distillers unable to enjoy its full […]

2024 Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping Mid-Year Report

North America ShipCompliant

August 27, 2024

2024 Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping Mid-Year Report

The direct-to-consumer (DtC) wine shipping channel has seen a continuation of movement tracked in the January release of the Sovos ShipCompliant/Wine Business Analytics Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping Report, with the top destination states experiencing a dip in volume and value. The latest data for the U.S. wine DtC shipping market reveals shipment data trending downward. Nationwide, […]

North America ShipCompliant

August 21, 2024

Craft Distillers Are Struggling; Why Not DtC?

As craft distillers work to grow their business and market presence, they must contend with innumerable challenges, not least of which is simply being able to access consumers across the country due to restrictive state laws. To help relieve these headwinds, industry groups along with consumer advocacy organizations have taken to supporting efforts to expand […]