Start a Alaska LLC
How to start an LLC in Alaska →
Name, registered agent, Articles of Organization and bank account, step by step.
Alaska LLC cost →
What it costs to form and to keep, and a three-year comparison.
Alaska operating agreement →
Not required by law, but every LLC needs one. Create yours free.
Run a Alaska LLC
Alaska Biennial Report →
Every two years. Due dates, first filing, and what happens if you miss it.
Alaska registered agent →
Every Alaska LLC needs one. Ours is included in year one.
Compliance deadline tracker →
Every federal and Alaska deadline for your LLC.
Changing or closing it: add or remove a member, change your registered agent, move to another state, dissolve the LLC.
Alaska LLC at a glance
Formed with
Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
Formation document
Articles of Organization
Recurring filing
Biennial Report, every two years
Online filing
Yes
Alaska LLCs file a Biennial Report every two years. It is due January 2 every two years. LLCs formed in an even-numbered year file in even-numbered years, and LLCs formed in an odd-numbered year file in odd-numbered years. Filing opens October 2 of the prior year, and late penalties apply to reports filed after February 1.
Must contain "limited liability company", "L.L.C." or "LLC" ("Limited" may be abbreviated "Ltd." and "Company" may be abbreviated "Co."), and it must be distinguishable from names already on the Alaska register.
- Alaska requires a separate state Business License for any business activity in the state, in addition to forming the LLC.
- The LLC name must be distinguishable on the Division's records from other entity names and reserved or registered names.
Forming a Alaska LLC from outside the US?
The steps above are written for people who live in the US. If you live abroad, the bank account and tax filings work differently.
Alaska LLC for non-residents →Sources
Nearby states
All states
Frequently asked questions
How do I start an LLC in Alaska?
Choose a name, appoint a registered agent in Alaska, and file a Articles of Organization with the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing. Then write an operating agreement and open a business bank account. Our step-by-step guide covers each one.
How much does a Alaska LLC cost?
Alaska charges a one-time filing fee to form an LLC. With StartGlobal it is $399 in total, with that fee, your operating agreement and first-year registered agent included.
Does a Alaska LLC file an annual report?
Alaska LLCs file a Biennial Report every two years. It is due January 2 every two years. LLCs formed in an even-numbered year file in even-numbered years, and LLCs formed in an odd-numbered year file in odd-numbered years. Filing opens October 2 of the prior year, and late penalties apply to reports filed after February 1.
Is an operating agreement required in Alaska?
No, but every Alaska LLC should have one.
