- Filing fee
- $250
- Biennial Report
- $100
- First-year gov. cost
- $300
- Publication
- Not required
The steps, in order
Pick a name Alaska will accept
Must be distinguishable and include standard LLC designators.
Search existing Alaska business names before you commit. Alaska naming rules in detail.
Appoint a registered agent
Must maintain a registered agent with a physical Alaska address.
You can serve as your own agent, but your address will be public. Compare Alaska registered agent options.
File the Articles of Organization (Form 08-0484)
Submit it to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (CBPL) through the official filing portal and pay $250. Flat fee applicable to both online and paper filings.
Processing: online Post immediately; by mail 10 to 15 business days. Expedite: Does not offer any paid expedited options..
Write an operating agreement
Not required to be filed with the CBPL.
Get an EIN from the IRS
An Employer Identification Number is free from IRS.gov. You'll need it for a business bank account and, if you hire, for payroll.
Stay in good standing
File the Biennial Report ($100), due Before January 2 every two years. $37.50 late fee if filed after February 1 Alaska report deadlines.
Every Alaska LLC fee
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (Form 08-0484) | $250 | Flat fee applicable to both online and paper filings. |
| Biennial Report | $100 | biennial, Before January 2 every two years |
| Minimum state tax | $50 | Owed regardless of income |
| Name reservation (optional) | $25 | 120 days |
| Change of registered agent | $25 | |
| Amendment | $25 | |
| Certificate of good standing | $10 | |
| Certificate of Registration | $350 | For LLCs formed in another state |
| DBA / assumed name | $25 | state |
How Alaska compares nationally
- Alaska's filing fee of $250 is the 5th highest of 51 jurisdictions (median $104).
- Alaska's first-year government cost of $300 is the 6th highest of 51 jurisdictions (median $125).
- Alaska's yearly cost after that of $100 is the 13th highest of 51 jurisdictions (median $45).
See every state side by side in our LLC cost by state table.
File it yourself or use a service?
Filing directly with the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (CBPL) costs $250 and nothing else, but you'll need a registered agent with a Alaska street address, and that address goes on the public record. A formation service files for you and acts as your agent. Here's what that adds over three years, before Alaska's own fees:
| Route | Year one with Alaska fee | 3-year service fees |
|---|---|---|
| File yourself, be your own agent | $250 | $0 |
| Northwest | $289 | $289 |
| Bizee Basic | $250 | $298 |
Bizee vs Northwest, compared · All LLC services ranked
State taxes to plan for
No personal income tax and no statewide sales tax. Mandatory Alaska Business License costs $50 annually.
What's different about Alaska
- Dual clocks: $100 biennial report operates on a two-year cycle, while the $50 business license operates on an annual cycle.
- Must file a free Initial Report within six months of formation.
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Alaska LLC questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Alaska?
The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (CBPL) charges $250 to file the Articles of Organization (Form 08-0484). Counting mandatory first-year items, expect about $300 in government fees ($250 formation fee plus $50 mandatory Business License.).
How long does it take to form an LLC in Alaska?
Online: Post immediately. By mail: 10 to 15 business days. Expedited: Does not offer any paid expedited options..
Does an Alaska LLC have to file an annual report?
Yes. Alaska requires the Biennial Report, which costs $100, filed biennial. Due: Before January 2 every two years. $37.50 late fee if filed after February 1
Can I be my own registered agent in Alaska?
Yes. Must maintain a registered agent with a physical Alaska address. Your agent's address becomes public record.
Does Alaska require publishing a notice for a new LLC?
No. Alaska has no newspaper publication requirement for LLCs, based on our latest check.
Is an operating agreement required in Alaska?
Not required to be filed with the CBPL.
What taxes does an Alaska LLC pay to the state?
No personal income tax and no statewide sales tax. Mandatory Alaska Business License costs $50 annually.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.
Still being confirmed with the state: dissolution.fee.