A business license is required for the privilege of engaging in a business in the State of Alaska. Apply for a business license online using this service.
FAQs
Is a physical presence or physical office a requirement for an Alaska Business License?
No, the requirement to obtain an Alaska Business License is based on business activity. Tt is not based upon whether you have a physical presence or physical location in the State of Alaska.
If any portion of a business activity occurs within the State of Alaska then the expectation, per Alaska Statutes (law), is the business will have an Alaska Business License.
How much is the fee for an Alaska Business License?
The fee for each business license is $50 per year (including all or a part of the initial year).
Business licenses are active on the date of issue and will expire on December 31 of the licensing period purchased. (Example: a new one year business license issued on September 15, 2013, will expire the same year on December 31, 2013.)
Exception: a new business license issued after October 1st will include the remainder of the calendar year in which the business license is issued PLUS the licensing period initially purchased: one year or two years. (Example: a new one year business license issued on October 15, 2013, will expire the following year on December 31, 2014.)
The State of Alaska offers a discount (Senior/Disabled Veteran) to qualified sole proprietors (one individual, not a husband and wife).
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