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

$250 to file, and $250 across the whole first year once required reports and minimum state taxes are included. (HelpCompare is in development and this figure may not yet be fully verified — confirm against the state agency before relying on it.)

Does Alaska require an annual report for an LLC?

Yes. Alaska requires a Biennial Report, costing $100. Due by January 2, every two years. Odd-registered-year LLCs file odd years; even-registered-year LLCs file even years. Filing window opens three months before deadline. (HelpCompare is in development and this figure may not yet be fully verified — confirm against the state agency before relying on it.)

What happens if I file late in Alaska?

$37.50 late fee if filed/postmarked on or after February 2 (total $137.50). (HelpCompare is in development and this figure may not yet be fully verified — confirm against the state agency before relying on it.)

Alaska · Limited liability company

What an LLC costs in Alaska

$250 in your first year. That's $250 to file with Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (DCCED), and about $50 a year to keep it in good standing after that.

First-year breakdown

State filing fee $250 One-time, paid when you form the LLC
Biennial Report $100 — year 2 Not owed in your first year — see the ongoing filings below
Total, first year $250

Don't file on this alone. We're still verifying figures state by state. Open the source link below and confirm before you pay anything or rely on a deadline.

Cross-checked Checked 10 Sep 2026 Source: commerce.alaska.gov All sources

Keeping it alive

Your biennial report

Filing	Biennial Report
How often	biennial
Fee	$100
When it's due	Due by January 2, every two years. Odd-registered-year LLCs file odd years; even-registered-year LLCs file even years. Filing window opens three months before deadline.
If you're late	$37.50 late fee if filed/postmarked on or after February 2 (total $137.50).
If you keep ignoring it	Failure to file Biennial Report results in involuntary/administrative dissolution; reinstatement requires additional fees.

State tax: No franchise tax for LLCs.

What we're less sure about

Caveats on this page

First-year total is $250 formation only; whether the $100 biennial report falls in year one depends on even/odd formation year.
Alaska also requires a separate general state Business License (~$50 biennial) - general licensing, not LLC-specific, excluded.
Expedite schedule and processing SLA unconfirmed.

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You can file directly with Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing (DCCED) yourself — that's always the cheapest route, and we link to the form above. If you'd rather someone handle the paperwork and act as your registered agent, we compare the services that do it.

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