How to get a business license in Ketchikan (State license + Borough sales tax registration)
There is no City of Ketchikan business license. You need two things: (1) a State of Alaska business license from the Division of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing, applied for online at commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl (annual fee; some professions need a separate professional license), and (2) Ketchikan Gateway Borough sales tax registration before you open - Sales Tax Registration Application to the Borough Finance desk, 1900 First Ave Suite 118, 907-228-6620, Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm, then quarterly sales tax returns. Home-based food businesses also follow State DEC cottage-food rules.
Who it’s for
Anyone selling goods, services or rentals 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 State of Alaska CBPL / Ketchikan Gateway Borough Finance907-228-6620Open Borough Sales Tax Registration Application · PDFQuestions 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.