Alaska has no state sales tax and no personal income tax, a short construction season that puts a premium on getting equipment delivered on time, and an economy built on North Slope oil, mining, fishing, and military construction. Equipment arrives by barge or the Alaska Highway, so a financed machine here often includes freight in the deal.
We place Alaska files with lenders that fund in the state, from an Anchorage site-work contractor to a Fairbanks oilfield service company to a Kenai Peninsula gravel operation. Options in 24 to 48 hours on a soft inquiry.
Who we finance in Alaska
What is driving equipment demand in Alaska
- Military construction in Anchorage and Fairbanks.
- North Slope oil development and the supply chain behind it.
- Mining activity across the Interior and the Northwest.
We work with businesses across Alaska, including Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Mat-Su Valley, and Kenai Peninsula, and the rural counties in between.
Sales tax and income tax on equipment in Alaska
Tax rules change and depend on your facts. Confirm with your accountant before relying on any of this.
Trucks, trailers, and titling in Alaska
- Apportioned registration for interstate carriers through the Alaska DMV. No weight-distance tax.
- Off-road equipment is not titled.
Where Alaska buyers find equipment
We finance equipment from any dealer, auction, or private seller. Dealers and auctions our Alaska customers use include N C Machinery (Caterpillar, Alaska and Washington), Craig Taylor Equipment (John Deere). Get pre-approved before you go so the seller sees a buyer who can close.
Equipment we finance
Excavators · Dozers and loaders · Skid steers · Semi trucks · Trailers · Farm equipment · Cranes and lifts
About financing in Alaska
Equipment financing in Alaska is arranged through Land Tech Capital's network of third-party lenders and lessors. Land Tech Capital is a New York based commercial finance broker, not a lender, and does not hold a Alaska license. Your financing agreement will be with the lender or lessor, who provides any disclosures Alaska law requires. No fee is charged to you before funding, and we are paid by the lender when a deal closes.
Questions we get
Can freight to Alaska be included in the financing?
Often yes. When the dealer bills freight and setup on the equipment invoice, most lenders finance the total. Tell us up front so the file goes to lenders that allow it.
Do you finance equipment for a start-up in Alaska?
Yes. Start-up programs look at industry experience, personal credit, and down payment, usually 10 to 20 percent on the first machine.
Is there sales tax on equipment in Alaska?
No state sales tax. A few boroughs and cities charge a local tax; Anchorage and Fairbanks do not.
