Filing
Biennial Report
How often
Every two years
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
When the Alaska Biennial Report is due
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.
Because it is filed every two years, it is easy to forget. Put the month in your calendar now, or let our compliance tracker work out the date for you.
What the Biennial Report asks for
It confirms or updates what the state holds about your LLC. Expect to give:
- The LLC's name and Alaska file number
- The principal office and mailing address
- Your registered agent's name and address in Alaska
- The members or managers, as your state's form asks
If something has changed since the last filing, such as a new member or manager, update your operating agreement first so the two match.
If you miss it
The LLC falls out of good standing on Alaska's records. Most states also add a late penalty, and many administratively dissolve an LLC whose report stays unfiled. Without good standing, banks and partners ask questions, some contracts cannot be signed, and a dissolved LLC has to file for reinstatement. The sources below set out exactly what Alaska does.
How to file
File with the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, online. Have your file number and your current agent and address details ready.
Or have it done
$299 / year state fee included
We track the Biennial Report deadline, prepare it and file it every cycle.
Worth knowing in Alaska
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Alaska Biennial Report due?
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.
Where do I file the Alaska Biennial Report?
With the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, which accepts it online. You will need the LLC's name or file number to find it.
What happens if I miss the Alaska Biennial Report?
The LLC falls out of good standing on Alaska's records. Most states also add a late penalty, and many administratively dissolve an LLC whose report stays unfiled; reinstating it takes another filing. Check the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing's rules, linked below, for exactly what Alaska does.
Does every Alaska LLC have to file, even with no income?
Yes. The Biennial Report is about keeping the LLC active on the state's records, not about income. An LLC with no activity still files.
Can StartGlobal file my Alaska Biennial Report?
Yes. We track the deadline and file it for $299 a year, with the state fee included.
