How Much Does It Cost to Form an Alaska LLC?
Alaska is on the higher end for LLC filing fees. But the state filing fee is only part of the picture. This page breaks down every cost you'll encounter — formation, ongoing compliance, and optional services — so there are no surprises.
State Filing Fee
The Alaska Secretary of State charges $250 to file your Articles of Organization. This is a one-time fee paid when you form the LLC. At $250, Alaska is on the higher end nationally.
Annual / Recurring State Fees
Alaska charges $100 for the biennial report (filed every two years). Miss it, and you risk late fees and eventually administrative dissolution.
Alaska tax note: No state income tax. Biennial report due January 2 every two years. $37.50 late fee if filed after February 1.
Registered Agent Cost
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Get StartedEvery Alaska LLC is required to maintain a registered agent. Registered agent service is $99/year — a separate service from LLC formation.
Expedited Processing
Alaska doesn't offer a widely used expedited option. Standard processing runs 10-15 business days, which is the timeline most filers work with.
Full Cost Table
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee | $250 | One-time, paid to the Alaska Secretary of State |
| Annual report | $100 | Filed every two years with the Alaska Secretary of State |
| Registered Agent service | $99/year | $99/year, separate from formation |
| Expedited processing | N/A | Not offered or not widely used |
First-Year Cost Summary
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Get StartedIf you form through us, our flat service fee covers preparing and filing your formation document with the state. Registered agent service ($99/year) is available as a separate add-on.
Ongoing Annual Costs
After year one, your ongoing costs are: $99/year for registered agent + $100 every two years for the biennial report.
How We Compare
Many LLC formation services charge similar-priced services but then tack on upsells: compliance packages, rush fees, unnecessary add-ons. Our service covers preparing and filing your formation document with the state.