Starting a Business

Starting a business in Hoonah begins by applying for a business license with the State of Alaska.The City of Hoonah requires that you register your business with us by using the business application form.  It is required to turn in a sales tax form monthly, which can be found in the forms section.  

Other useful forms for running a business in Hoonah include

  • Sales Tax Exempt Form

  • Sign Permit Application

  • Utilities Agreement – which applies to your physical location and any residential dwellings within your business location

  • Vehicle for Hire permit application

  • Passenger for Hire Vessel permit application

  • Printing a copy of our sales tax section from the Hoonah Municipal Code