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Starting an LLC in Alaska: step by step (2026)

To start an LLC in Alaska, file the Articles of Organization (08-484) with the Alaska Secretary of State and pay the $250 state fee. Alaska LLCs file a Biennial Report every two years, due January 2 of the filing year, for $100. Every Alaska LLC must keep a registered agent with an Alaska street address.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
  • Prices verified October 2026

How to form an LLC in Alaska

  1. Pick a name with “LLC” or “Limited Liability Company” in it, and check that it’s free on the Alaska Secretary of State business records.
  2. Name a registered agent: an Alaska resident whose business office is the registered office, or a corporation authorized to do business in Alaska whose business office is the registered office.
  3. File the Articles of Organization (08-484) with the Alaska Secretary of State and pay $250.
  4. Get an EIN from the IRS. It is free and comes after the LLC is formed.
  5. Sign an operating agreement among the members. It sets ownership and voting rules and stays with your records.
  6. File the yearly report. Alaska LLCs file a Biennial Report every two years, due January 2 of the filing year, for $100.

Mainstay Filing takes care of the agent, the filing, the EIN application and each annual report for $199 a year plus Alaska’s fees.

Alaska LLC fees and rules

State filing fee
$250
Formation document
Articles of Organization (08-484)
Yearly filing
Biennial Report, every two years, $100
Due
January 2 of the filing year
Registered agent
Required. An Alaska resident whose business office is the registered office, or a corporation authorized to do business in Alaska whose business office is the registered office.
Agent address
The registered office needs a physical Alaska address. A P.O. box can be given only as a separate mailing address.
Filing fee rank
46th lowest of 50 (45 states charge less, 4 charge more)
Best overall for a Alaska LLC

Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$199 / year, all-in, plus state fees

$199 a year plus Alaska’s $250 filing fee, which is passed through at cost.

  • LLC formation, prepared and filed
  • Registered agent, all year
  • EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
  • Annual report, prepared and filed every year it’s due
  • Compliance reminders

The same $199 at renewal. Already have an LLC and only need an agent? Mainstay Filing’s registered agent service alone is $149 a year.

Prices verified October 21, 2026 on Mainstay Filing’s pricing and FAQ pages.

Alaska compared with nearby states

StateFiling feeYearly filing
Alaska$250$100 / 2 yrs
Washington$200$70 / yr

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Alaska LLC questions

How much does it cost to start an LLC in Alaska?

$250 to the state to file. Alaska LLCs file a Biennial Report every two years, due January 2 of the filing year, for $100. With Mainstay Filing, the formation filing, registered agent, EIN application and annual reports are $199 a year on top of the state fees.

Does Alaska require an annual report for LLCs?

Yes. Alaska LLCs file a Biennial Report every two years, due January 2 of the filing year, for $100.

Do I need a registered agent in Alaska?

Yes. An Alaska resident whose business office is the registered office, or a corporation authorized to do business in Alaska whose business office is the registered office.

Can I form a Alaska LLC myself?

Yes. You can file the Articles of Organization (08-484) directly with the Alaska Secretary of State and pay the $250 fee. A service such as Mainstay Filing files it for you and adds the registered agent, EIN application and annual reports for $199 a year.

Other formation services

  • Northwest Registered Agent: $39 plus the state fee, with its registered agent service included the first year, then $125 a year; annual report filing is an extra $100 plus the state fee.
  • ZenBusiness: Starter package $0 plus the state fee; Pro is $199 a year with the EIN and annual-report filing, and its registered agent is a separate $199 a year that no package includes.
  • Bizee: Basic package $0 plus the state fee (Standard $199, Premium $299), with one free year of its registered agent, which is $149 a year after that.
  • LegalZoom: Basic package $0 plus the state fee (Pro $249, Premium $299); its registered agent is $249 a year for first-time agent customers.

Prices from each company’s own pages, checked October 20, 2026. Plus the state fee in every case.

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