Massage Therapy Permit Requirements in Juneau, 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. City and Borough of Juneau Finance Department — Business License

   Juneau requires a local business license from the Finance Department. Juneau also levies a local sales tax on most sales. 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 City and Borough of Juneau Finance Department 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
• City and Borough of Juneau Finance Department

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