Alaska State Law

Alaska employers must report all newly hired and rehired employees to the Child Support Services Division within 20 days of the hire date. Reports must include the employee name, address,…

Source: AK Child Support Services Division

Alaska requires most businesses to obtain a state business license before conducting business in the state. The fee is $50 per year and the license must be renewed annually. The…

Source: AK Division of Corporations Business and Professional Licensing

Alaska employers who pay wages of $1,500 or more in any calendar quarter or employ one or more workers in 20 weeks of a calendar year must register with the…

Source: AK Department of Labor and Workforce Development

Alaska LLCs are formed by filing Articles of Organization with the Division of Corporations Business and Professional Licensing and paying a $250 fee. All LLCs must designate a registered agent…

Source: AK Division of Corporations Business and Professional Licensing

Alaska corporations are formed by filing Articles of Incorporation with the Division of Corporations Business and Professional Licensing and paying a $250 fee. Corporations must designate a registered agent in…

Source: AK Division of Corporations Business and Professional Licensing

Alaska LLCs and corporations must file a Biennial Report with the Division of Corporations every two years by January 2. The filing fee is $100 for LLCs and $100 for…

Source: AK Division of Corporations Business and Professional Licensing

Alaska does not impose a personal income tax on individuals, making it one of nine states with no personal income tax. Alaska does impose a corporate income tax on C…

Source: AK Department of Revenue

Alaska does not impose a statewide sales tax, making it one of five states with no general sales tax. However, many Alaska municipalities levy local sales taxes ranging from 1%…

Source: AK Department of Revenue

Alaska minimum wage is $11.73 per hour as of January 1, 2025, adjusted annually by the Consumer Price Index. Alaska does not allow a tip credit and requires all employees…

Source: AK Department of Labor and Workforce Development

Alaska employers with one or more employees must carry workers compensation insurance. Coverage may be obtained through a private insurer or through self-insurance approved by the Workers Compensation Division. Sole…

Source: AK Workers Compensation Division

Alaska professional licensing is administered by the Division of Corporations Business and Professional Licensing, which oversees more than 40 license types including contractors, engineers, architects, real estate agents, healthcare providers,…

Source: AK Division of Corporations Business and Professional Licensing

Alaska requires contractors to be registered with the Division of Corporations Business and Professional Licensing. Registration requires proof of workers compensation insurance and general liability coverage. Specialty trades including electrical,…

Source: AK Division of Corporations Business and Professional Licensing

The Alaska Small Business Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund provides loans of up to $300,000 to Alaska small businesses in industries including tourism, manufacturing, and natural resources. The program is…

Source: AK Division of Economic Development

Home-based businesses in Alaska are regulated by local borough and city zoning ordinances, which vary widely given Alaska unique geography and municipal structure. Most communities permit home occupations subject to…

Source: AK Division of Economic Development