Starting a business: Borough sales tax registration & State business license
Anyone selling goods, services or rentals in the Borough must register with Borough Finance before opening (Sales Tax Registration Application PDF; Finance desk 1900 First Ave Suite 118, 907-228-6620, Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm) and file quarterly sales tax returns even if no form is mailed. Rates: 2.5% outside city limits, 6.5% in the City of Saxman; inside the City of Ketchikan 8.0% April 1-Sept 30 and 5.5% Oct 1-March 31 (residential rent 5.5% year-round). Keep records at least two years. You also need a State of Alaska business license from the Division of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing (online). There is no separate City of Ketchikan business license.
Who it’s for
Any business, contractor, landlord or vendor operating in the Borough
This is what the program lists. Only the provider can say whether you qualify.
What to bring isn’t listed. Check with the provider before you start.
Provider information
View official informationCall Ketchikan Gateway Borough - Finance / State of Alaska CBPL907-228-6620Open Quarterly Sales Tax Return form · PDFOpen Resale Certificate Application · PDFOpen Non-profit / Government sales tax exemption application · PDFView official informationQuestions to ask
Who can get this, and what should I bring?
Which application or form fits my situation?
After you contact them
Ask the provider how to confirm receipt and when to follow up. A response time is not listed here.