PERMITS

Film Permitting in Alaska

DEPARTMENT OF LABORR

Child Labor Laws
Virtually all children 17 years of age, and younger, employed by the entertainment industry must have a valid work permit on file with the Alaska Division of Labor Standards and Safety. Work permit applications and a synopsis of Alaska's Child Labor Laws may be obtained from the Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Administration Office.

State of Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Division of Labor Standards and Safety
Wage and Hour Section

To Contact the Wage and Hour Section:

Email: AnchorageLLS-WH@labor.state.ak.us

For more information on Alaska's child labor laws, please visit:
Summary of Alaska Child Labor Law 
Employment of Children (Pamphlet 200)
Youth Work Permit

Worker's Compensation
All employees must have current Workers' Compensation insurance. This applies to full and part-time, permanent, and temporary employees. Even those individuals who are licensed or legally incorporated outside the state must be covered by Workers' Compensation insurance valid in Alaska as well.

TAXES

Sales Tax
There is no state sales tax in Alaska. However, some Alaska communities do impose a local sales tax, which may typically range from 0 - 5%.

Income Tax
There is no state income tax in Alaska.