Business Formation in Alaska
LLC & Corporation formation in Alaska.
Alaska formation requirements, filing fees, registered agent rules, and ongoing compliance — for both LLCs and corporations, on one page.
Formation Overview
LLC Formation in Alaska
Alaska LLCs file Articles of Organization and file a biennial report to remain active.
Corporation Formation in Alaska
Alaska corporations file Articles of Incorporation and file biennial reports.
Key Filing Requirements
- Filing agency
- Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development — Corporations Section
- LLC formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Corporation formation document
- Articles of Incorporation
- LLC state filing fee
- $250
- Corporation state filing fee
- $250
- Annual / periodic report
- Alaska requires a biennial report filed every two years.
- Annual report fee
- $100
- Registered agent requirement
- A registered agent with a physical Alaska address is required unless the entity elects to be its own agent.
- Official state source
- Official Agency Website
Ongoing Compliance
File the biennial report and maintain a registered agent.
LLC Management
Member- or manager-managed per the operating agreement.
Corporation Directors & Officers
At least one director and one officer required.
Foreign Qualification
Foreign entities may obtain a Certificate of Authority to transact business in Alaska.
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Alaska Formation
Ready to form your company in Alaska?
Initial formation is $495 plus Alaska state filing fees. Ongoing maintenance through Nationwide begins the following year at $495 plus applicable state fees. Call 1-888-498-5402.