Alaska
Register your business in Alaska with essential tax and compliance steps outlined here.
Alaska New Business Registration Guide
Taxes You Must Register For
If you’re starting a business in Alaska with employees, you need to register for:
- Alaska Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax
Note: Alaska does not have a state income tax
Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax
Tax Agency: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development (AKDOL)
Tax Type: Unemployment Insurance (UI)
Registration Steps
- Visit: https://my.alaska.gov
- Click “Register for a myAlaska Account”
- Create a username, password, and set security questions
- Know your NAICS code in advance
- Click “Start Registration”
- Complete the business registration process
Your account number will arrive in 10 business days
Update Check with your AKDOL account number
Need help?
- UI Tax Division: (907) 465-2757
- Email: esd.tax@alaska.gov
- myAlaska support: (866) 377-0126
- Employer handbook: https://labor.alaska.gov/estax/documents/taxbook.pdf
Power of Attorney (POA)
Required if Check will file on your behalf
Steps:
- Download the POA Form: https://labor.alaska.gov/estax/forms/poa.pdf
- Fill it out and have it notarized
- Return the completed POA to your payroll provider
We cannot file or pay without this notarized form
Disclaimer: This guide does not constitute legal or tax advice. Consult a CPA or attorney for official guidance.
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Last updated on May 17, 2025