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Register a business in Alaska
The filing office, forms, steps and next stops for registering a business in Alaska. Every line shows the official page it came from, and the day we read it.
The order to do it in
Choose a business type and get your EIN first. Then file with the state filing office below, and check your city and county before you start work.
Filing office
- Alaska entities are formed with the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (Dept of Commerce). Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, as of
Forming an LLC
- An Alaska LLC is formed by filing Articles of Organization (form 08-0484), online or on a PDF form. Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, as of
- Articles of Organization filing fee: $250 (as of Oct 6, 2026) Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, as of
Forming a corporation
- An Alaska for-profit corporation is formed by filing Articles of Incorporation (form 08-0400). Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, as of
- Articles of Incorporation filing fee: $250 (as of Oct 6, 2026) Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, as of
Annual or biennial report
- Domestic LLCs and business corporations file a biennial report, due January 2 of even years if formed in an even year and of odd years if formed in an odd year. An Initial Report, with no charge, is filed after formation. The late fee applies to a report filed on or after February 2. Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, as of
- Biennial report, LLC or corporation: $100 (as of Oct 6, 2026) Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, as of
- Biennial report filed late: $137.50 (as of Oct 6, 2026) Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, as of
Statewide business licence
- Alaska requires a state business licence for anyone engaging in business in the state (AS 43.70.020(a)). The licence is annual. Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, as of
- State business licence, annual: $50 (as of Oct 6, 2026) Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, as of
State rules for pool, lifeguard and contractor work
These lines point to the state’s own rules. Whether one applies to your work is for the state to say, so confirm with the agency named in each line.
- Alaska requires public swimming pools and spas to have at least one certified operator. The state DEC regulates them except in the Municipality of Anchorage. Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, as of
City and county licences
City and county licences vary by place. Check with your city hall or county clerk before you start work.
Sources
- Corporation Forms & Fees Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing. As of .
- Create or File for a New Entity Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing. As of .
- Biennial Reports FAQs Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing. As of .
- Business Licensing FAQs Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing. As of .
- Aquatic Facilities Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. As of .
Official pages change. Each line shows the day we last read it.
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