Starting an LLC in Alaska
What it costs, what you file and what you owe afterwards. Every figure below came from the state's own pages.
Forming an LLC in Alaska costs $250 to file the Articles of Organization (Form 08-484) with the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (Corporations Section). After that, Biennial Report is due due January 2 every two years, in even or odd years matching the year the LLC was formed; filing opens three months early and a late fee applies after February 1.
What it costs
| What | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (Form 08-484) | $250 | Once, when the LLC is formed |
| Biennial Report | $100 | Due January 2 every two years, in even or odd years matching the year the LLC was formed; filing opens three months early and a late fee applies after February 1. |
Registered agent
Alaska requires one. The agent must be a full-time Alaska resident (or a corporation authorized in Alaska) who is physically reachable at a real Alaska street address; an LLC may not act as its own agent and mail-forwarding or virtual addresses are not accepted.
What you owe after year one
Due January 2 every two years, in even or odd years matching the year the LLC was formed; filing opens three months early and a late fee applies after February 1.
Missing it is the most common way a good standing lapses, and restoring one costs more than filing on time.
The official pages
- Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (Corporations Section)
- Search the register for your name
- File the Articles of Organization (Form 08-484)
- Report filing and due dates
Read from the source, 2, 3, 4 on 2026-09-04. Fees change, so check the state page before filing. SideKix has no relationship with any state agency and takes nothing for sending you there.
Before you file
- Sole proprietor, LLC or S corp, what actually differs, with no recommendation
- What it will cost to start, because the filing fee is the small part
- Whether the name is still free, checked against the registries themselves
- What to do first if the idea is still an idea
Another state
SideKix, “How much does an LLC cost in Alaska?”, checked 2026-09-04. https://sidekixhq.com/start-an-llc-in-alaska.html
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Alaska?
The state filing fee for the Articles of Organization (Form 08-484) is $250.
What form do I file to start an LLC in Alaska?
The Articles of Organization (Form 08-484), filed with the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (Corporations Section).
Does Alaska require an annual report for an LLC?
Due January 2 every two years, in even or odd years matching the year the LLC was formed; filing opens three months early and a late fee applies after February 1.
Do I need a registered agent in Alaska?
Yes. The agent must be a full-time Alaska resident (or a corporation authorized in Alaska) who is physically reachable at a real Alaska street address; an LLC may not act as its own agent and mail-forwarding or virtual addresses are not accepted.