Form a Alaska LLC with StartGlobal
$399 state fee included
EIN, operating agreement and first-year agent service included. Nothing else to buy.
Alaska LLC costs at a glance
| Cost | When | Applies in Alaska | With StartGlobal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization filing fee | Once, to form | Yes | Included in $399 |
| Registered agent | Every year | Yes, or be your own | Year one included, then $99/yr |
| Biennial Report | Every two years | Yes | Optional filing service, $299/yr |
| EIN | Once | For a bank account or staff | Included in $399 |
| Operating agreement | Once | Recommended | Included in $399 |
| Local business licences | Varies | Depends on city, county and trade | Paid to the issuer |
Forming the LLC
Alaska LLCs are formed by filing a Articles of Organization with the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, which accepts filings online. The state charges a one-time fee to accept it; the fee is the same whether you file yourself or use a service, and StartGlobal includes it in the $399.
Keeping it active
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.
You also need a registered agent in Alaska every year. Ours is included for the first year and $99 a year after; you can act as your own if you have a Alaska address and are there in business hours.
- 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.
What a "$0" Alaska LLC costs over three years
Formation, a registered agent every year and an EIN, at each provider's published prices. The Alaska filing fee is added on top of theirs and included in ours.
| Three years | |
|---|---|
| ZenBusiness Starter Registered agent is a $199/yr add-on from day one. | $696 + Alaska filing fee |
| LegalZoom Basic Registered agent is $249/yr. | $826 + Alaska filing fee |
| Bizee Basic Registered agent free for year one, then $149/yr. | $368 + Alaska filing fee |
| StartGlobal State fee, first-year agent and EIN included. Agent $99/yr after. | $597, all in |
Over three years our price is lower than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom in every state. Bizee's first agent year is free, which can make it cheaper depending on the state fee. Filing yourself costs only the state fee.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an LLC cost in Alaska?
Alaska charges a one-time fee to file the Articles of Organization. With StartGlobal the total is $399 with that fee included, plus your EIN, operating agreement and first-year registered agent service. After that: 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.
What are the yearly costs of a Alaska LLC?
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. You also need a registered agent in Alaska every year, unless you act as your own.
Is there a cheaper way to form a Alaska LLC?
Yes: file the Articles of Organization yourself with the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, act as your own registered agent and get your EIN from the IRS for free. It costs only the state fee and your time.
Does a $0 LLC service cost nothing in Alaska?
No. The Alaska filing fee is charged on top of a "$0" formation, and registered agent service and the EIN are usually add-ons. Over three years our $399 all-in is lower than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom at their published prices.
