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Please print the appropriate forms and mail the forms to the Division or visit the Division offices in Anchorage or Juneau. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Telephone: Juneau (907) 465-2550
  Anchorage (907) 269-8173

There are approximately 74,000 current Alaska business licenses. All persons (sole proprietors, partnerships, and corporations) who engage in a business activity in Alaska must hold a business license for that activity. In addition, businesses which sell tobacco products must have a tobacco endorsement on their business license.

A license is valid for two years, which consists of the current year in which the license is granted plus all of the next calendar year. Business licenses expire on
December 31.

Professional or occupational licenses are required for many activities in addition to business licenses. For example, attorneys, motor vehicle dealers, health care professionals, construction contractors, and numerous other professionals must have a professional or occupational license. The professional or occupational licenses must be obtained before a business license will be issued.

We appreciate your interest in doing business in the State of Alaska and your contribution to the Alaska economy.

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Other application forms may be mailed to you or picked up at a division office. Completed applications must be signed and submitted to the division with the appropriate fees.

 
 

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