Alaska Licensing Information

Important Point:

• A state business license is required for all types of business in Alaska.

How to Get a Business License in Alaska:

• If you plan to hire at least one employee, contact Internal Revenue Service to get an Employer ID Number (EIN), and to request your w-4, SS-4, Circular E and Publication 334 forms.
• Register your business entity with the State of Alaska.
• Obtain your Alaska business license using the online form and submit the $100 yearly fee.

Alaska State Sales Tax:

• Alaska does not collect a state sales tax.
• Vehicle rental tax applies: 10% on passenger vehicles and 3% on RV’s.
• There is an excise tax of $46 per voyage on passenger traveling on commercial vessels that provide overnight accommodations while in Alaska waters.
• Many municipalities collect sales tax ranging from 1% to 7%. Find more details here.

Useful Links:

• Alaska Division of Occupational Licensing
• Alaska Division of Corporation, Business, and Professional Licensing
• Small Business Regulations Program
• Establishing a Business in Alaska
• SCORE Counselors to America’s Small Business
• Alaska Small Business Development Center
• Alabama Small Business Administration
• State of Alaska Tax Division
• State of Alaska Chambers of Commerce