The state filing fee to form an LLC in Alaska is $250. That's on the higher end for LLC filing fees. On top of that, plan for $100 every two years in annual report fees. You'll pay $199 to us for the filing itself. The state charges $250 directly. Registered agent service is $99 per year as a separate annual product. EIN and operating agreement are not bundled.
Standard processing runs 10-15 business days. Expedited options are limited in Alaska. We file on your behalf and notify you as soon as the Alaska Secretary of State processes the formation.
Yes, but only every two years. The fee is $100 per biennial filing. Missing the deadline can result in penalties and eventual administrative dissolution.
Yes. Every LLC registered with the Alaska Secretary of State is required to maintain a registered agent with a physical Alaska address. This is true from the moment you file your formation documents and remains true for as long as the LLC exists. Registered agent service from us is $99/year, billed separately — formation does not include the first year.
Yes. You don't have to be an Alaska resident to form an Alaska LLC. You do, however, need a registered agent with a physical Alaska address — our standalone $99/year registered agent service satisfies that requirement.
Alaska doesn't require you to file an operating agreement with the state, but you absolutely should have one. Banks require it to open a business account. Courts rely on it in disputes. Without one, Alaska's default LLC rules apply — which may not match your intentions. We sell an operating agreement template tailored to Alaska as a separate optional service.
Apply directly on IRS.gov — it's free and takes about 10 minutes. You'll receive your EIN immediately after completing the online application. Never pay a third party for an EIN. EIN application assistance is an add-on service. You're always free to apply directly at IRS.gov — the federal application costs nothing.
What $199 gets you: Articles of Organization drafted, reviewed, and submitted to the Alaska Secretary of State. The $250 state filing fee is separate. Registered agent service, an operating agreement, and EIN application assistance are each their own service.
We're here to help. Reach out Monday through Friday and we'll answer any questions about forming an LLC in Alaska or how our services work.