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• All businesses need a Tax ID, ALASKA
• All retailers and wholesalers need a federal TAX ID
• All employers need a federal tax id, and state employer tax id number, to report employee wages &
• All businesses need a trade name business name certificate, also called a dba doing businesses as.

When Starting a Business, all businesses, including home based businesses, internet businesses, ebay, online web sites, professional practices, contractors or any other business, in Alaska are required to identify their business with one of two numbers: either a Social Security number or an EIN or employer identification tax id number. A Social Security number can be used on all your government tax id number forms and other tax id number official documents, if you are a sole proprietor, but most small business advisors recommend that you apply for a Federal Tax Id Number (EIN) and use that number instead.

Apply for a Tax Id Number in Alaska. Get a quick and easy way to apply for any Alaska ( AK) Tax Id Number Online.

A federal tax identification number, is a number assigned to your business by the IRS. Your tax ID number is used to identify your business to federal agencies that regulate the process of business. Any business offering products or services in Alaska that are taxed in any way must get a federal tax ID number. Any business that has employees or pays any taxes will need a tax ID.

An EIN is a nine-number (for example, 18-3456989) assigned to sole proprietorships, corporations, limited liability companies (LLC), partnerships, and other entities for tax , banking, and business purposes.

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This Number is Good in all states, including Alaska.

• Individuals / Sole Proprietorships
• Corporations in Alaska
• S-Corporations in Alaska
• Limited Liability Companies (LLC)
• Partnerships in Alaska
• Estates
• Trusts
• Non-Profits

Tax ID Number in Alaska
Alaska Federal Tax ID Number
Alaska EIN Number
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Apply for a Federal Tax Id Number in Alaska.
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Here is where you will need to use this federal Tax Id Number : All corporations, employers, and those that need to use a business Tax Id Number # instead of their SS#, are required to have it. Also, in tax resale certificates and some other business tax forms , you are required to provide this number.

Here's a Few Other Tax Documents and Business Permits You May Need When Starting a Small Business

In Alaska, If you use a name other than your own personal name to operate a business, you are legally required to file a DBA Certificate , also known as a dba (doing business as) form.

A corporation or llc, is probably the best and cheapest insurance for you and your new small business if you want to limit your civil, tax, and personal liability.

If you buy or sell wholesale or retail in Alaska and the goods or items bought or sold are taxable, you need a Reseller License or Wholesale License.

If you will hire employees you are required to obtain a federal tax id number (Employer Identification Number EIN) as well as a state Tax Id Number as well (for California).

In most cases, you are required to get an Alaska or state permit or Tax ID , even if you are working from home or you have an online business or selling on ebay- but note: 99.9 percent of all businesses are required to have a Tax ID or business tax registration certificate ( both the same).

State Tax Id Number / Employer Id Number EIN

Wholesale License Number / Resale / Reseller's License / Tax Id Number

Federal Tax Id Employer Identification Number FEIN

How long does the process take to get a tax id Number I want to open a checking account.

Federal Tax Id Number (1- 24 hours) - We send you the Tax Id Number by Email to use to open your business bank account. Note, the government will send you a welcome package within 1-2 weeks..

State Tax Id Number (Employer Number) varies but average time is 1-8 DAYS - could take longer in some states. In some states, we file on the same day we receive your order; however, note that it may take a few days for the government to mail you the certificate.

Wholesale License may take 1- 5 but may take as long as 3-10 business days because there are special processing requirements (e.g., if you have high projected gross sales - e.g., 50,000 per year, some states may require a deposit. Or if you don't provide all requested info such as a SS#, it may take longer to process. ) In some states, we file on the same day we receive your order; however, note that it may take a few days for the government to mail you the certificate.

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