Incorporate your business in Alaska;
Our Incorporation information is to help you with the small
business startup process. The Alaska Incorporation info can
help answer questions like "How do I form an LLC in Alaska?"
or "What type of Incorporation entity should I be? An Alaska
S-Corporation or an Alaska C-Corporation?" or "What are the
requirements for an Alaska Corporation?" It's easy to set up
an Alaska Corporation with our Incorporation Software. It has
this and other Incorporation info right on the software. So
once you know, your ready to go!
Corporate Name Endings
The name must contain the word "Corporation,"
"Company," "Incorporated," "Limited," or an abbreviation thereof.
The name must not contain words implying a different purpose
from those purposes in the articles of incorporation. Corporate
names must not contain the word "City," "Borough," or "Village."
The name must not be the same as or deceptively similar to a
name already in use, or a registered or reserved name.
Corporation Requirements
Director Information
Minimum Number - One or more.
Residence Requirements - None.
Age Requirements - Directors must be a natural person
at least 19 years of age.
Directors are not required to be listed in the articles
of incorporation.
Officer Information
Officers are not required to be listed in the articles
of incorporation.
Stock Information
An increase in shares or par value does not affect
initial filing fees.
Corporate Records
A list of shareholders, books and records of account,
and the minutes of shareholders' and directors' meetings
must be kept at the registered office or principal place
of business.
Tax and Fees
Annual Statements
All corporations must file a biennial report. The
cost of the report is $100 for domestic corporations
and $200 for foreign corporations. The report must be
filed by January 2nd of the filing year, and every two
years thereafter. It is delinquent if not filed before
February 1st.
Income Tax Rate
Rates range from 1% to 9.4% of taxable income.
S Corporation
S Corporation status is recognized by the State of
Alaska. Further, Alaska does not have a personal income
tax; thus, shareholders will not be taxed on corporate
earnings. A separate state election from the federal
election is not required.
License Requirements
Alaska requires most businesses to obtain a license
and pay a fee if operating in the state. Please check
with the state to make sure your business is complying
with the license requirements for your particular profession.
Business licenses typically cost $50 and must be filed
every two years.
