Massage Therapy Permit Requirements in Anchorage, AK

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC or corporation. Free from the IRS.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

1. Alaska Board of Massage Therapists — License

   Massage therapists in Alaska must be licensed by the Alaska Board of Massage Therapists. Requires 625 hours of massage therapy education and passing the MBLEx.

   Official government source

   $100 (initial)·4–8 weeks

   $100 (initial)

   4–8 weeks

2. Alaska — No State Sales Tax

   Alaska has no statewide sales tax. However, local municipalities (including Juneau and other cities) may levy local sales taxes. Check with your local municipality for applicable sales tax requirements.

   Official government source

   Free (no state sales tax registration required)·N/A

   Free (no state sales tax registration required)

   N/A

1. Municipality of Anchorage Development Services — Business License

   Anchorage requires a Business License from the State of Alaska and a local Anchorage business license for businesses operating within the municipality. This license must be renewed annually and displayed at your place of business.

   Official government source

   $50–$500/year depending on business type and gross revenues·1–3 weeks

   $50–$500/year depending on business type and gross revenues

   1–3 weeks

2. Zoning / Certificate of Occupancy

   A Certificate of Occupancy is required for any commercial space used as a massage therapy practice. Confirm with Municipality of Anchorage Development Services that the location is properly zoned for personal service businesses.

   Official government source

   $50–$200·1–4 weeks

   $50–$200

   1–4 weeks

Official Sources

• Alaska Board of Massage Therapists — License
• Municipality of Anchorage Development Services

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