Barber Shop Permit Requirements in Juneau, AK

Complete permit and license guide for starting a barber shop in Juneau, City and Borough of Juneau, Alaska.

Verified 2026-09-07 5 stops $200–$800 est. 4–10 weeks to obtain all permits and licenses
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Federal — start here

1 stop
  1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

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

    Official government source

    FreeImmediate (online application)

State of Alaska

2 stops
  1. Alaska Board of Barbers and Hairdressers — Barber License

    Each barber practicing in Alaska must hold a Barber License from the Board of Barbers and Hairdressers (DCCED Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing). Applicants need 1,650 hours of training in an approved school or 2,000 hours in an approved apprenticeship program, and must pass the written and practical examinations administered by the board's vendor (Prov). A Non-Chemical Barber license requires 1,350 school hours or 1,600 apprenticeship hours. Licenses run two years and expire August 31 of odd-numbered years.

    Official government source

    $330 total — $150 nonrefundable application fee plus $180 initial license fee (12 AAC 02.140), for a two-year term. Prov examination fees are paid separately to the exam vendor. A $250 option ($150 application + $100 temporary license fee) covers a 120-day nonrenewable temporary license.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

City of Juneau / City and Borough of Juneau

2 stops
  1. Alaska Board of Barbers and Hairdressers — Shop Owner License

    A barber shop in Alaska must hold a Shop Owner License from the Board of Barbers and Hairdressers at DCCED CBPL; each location needs its own license. A satisfactory sanitary health inspection report meeting DEC's 18 AAC 23 requirements is submitted with the application. Each barber working there is separately licensed. The City and Borough of Juneau issues no municipal barber shop license.

    Official government source

    $410 total — $150 nonrefundable application fee plus $260 Shop Owner License fee (12 AAC 02.140), for a two-year term expiring August 31 of odd-numbered years. A change of shop location costs $5.4–8 weeks

  2. City and Borough of Juneau Finance Department — Sales Tax Registration

    Juneau requires businesses to register with the Finance Department Sales Tax Office before making sales, rendering services, or renting property in CBJ (not a general business license). Juneau levies a 5% local sales tax on goods, services, and non-residential rentals (higher rates apply to alcohol, short-term rentals, and marijuana). Sales tax returns are due quarterly; there is no annual license renewal fee.

    Official government source

    $0 to register; 5% sales tax collected on salesBefore first sale

Terminus

Open for business — est. $200–$800 · 4–10 weeks to obtain all permits and licenses

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